The IHG Owners Association has appointed Nellie Dhanji as the chair of its global board of directors for 2024.
Dhanji currently serves as vice president of operations and legal counsel for Stanley Park Investments Ltd., based in Calgary, Alta — and also serves as a board member of the Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA.) Her tenure within the IHG Association spans several years, during which she has made significant contributions to various committees and task forces, including the Digital & Distribution and Loyalty Committees and Emerging Leaders Network.
With a background in corporate and real estate law, she has since transitioned into managing her family’s real estate portfolio, primarily consisting of hotels. She currently oversees the asset management, development and operations of her family-owned IHG-branded hotels, in addition to running her own law practice.
The IHG Owners Association has also announced its 2024 Global Board of Directors:
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