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Sergot is IHG’s new VP for global sales and enablement

He previously worked at Associated Luxury Hotels International

Mark Sergot is InterContinental Hotels Group’s new vice president for global sales operations and enablement. Previously he was chief sales officer for Associated Luxury Hotels International.

Sergot spent 16 years at FRHI Hotels & Resorts, the parent company of the Fairmont, Raffles & Swissotel brands. He became FRHI’s senior vice president for its global sales organization.


He will be based on the company’s Americas headquarters in Atlanta and report to global sales Vice President Derek DeCross.

In his new role, Sergot will oversee sales and commercial performance for the company’s B2B customers.

In August, Julienne Smith became IHG’s senior vice president for development in the American region.

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