Pascal Gauvin

Pascal Gauvin is Managing Director, India, Middle East and Africa (IMEA), responsible for driving the growth and strength of IHG and its hotels across the region.

Pascal's previous role was Chief Operating Officer, IMEA, leading the operations and performance of more than 124 hotels as well as overseeing the strategic development of IHG's plans, including the 74 hotels in the region's development pipeline. Key to his role is maintaining and fostering relations with existing and new hotel owners.

Pascal has a wealth of expertise in the hospitality business, starting his career in the Food & Beverage department. Pascal held several managerial positions at Accor and Hilton Hotels before joining IHG in 1993 as a Food and Beverage Manager at InterContinental Paris. He has been with IHG for more than 25 years, and has held a number of senior managerial positions in Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Africa, Lebanon, Qatar and UAE.

A strong believer in the principles of 'leadership by example' as well as 'empowerment', he spends at least 50 percent of his time in the field to ensure that day-to-day operations and relations are in line with IHG's standards.

Pascal is a father of two and his favourite family getaway is Nice in France. Despite Pascal's very busy schedule, he finds time to practice golf.