Sam Suleman has extensive experience in a number of areas of hospitality including new hotel development; new brand development & strategy; repositioning & renovation of existing hotel properties; hotel operations; food & beverage operations and concept development; and hospitality technology.

Mr. Suleman has worked extensively on projects throughout the US, UK, mainland Europe, and in the Middle East. He has also been a speaker at various hospitality, development, and design conferences in the United States and Europe.

Mr. Suleman has served on the IHG OA Board of Directors, as Chairman of the Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts Board, Chairman of the IHG Technology Board, and as Chairman/Founder of the Emerging Leaders Council, a group representing the next generation of hotel owners and operators.

Mr. Suleman currently serves as Vice Chairman of the IHG Americas Regional Board, on the Editorial Board of Hospitality Design Magazine, and as a member of the American Hotel and Lodging Association’s Management Committee.