David Walters

David's extensive knowledge and understanding of the international hotel industry results from the senior Human Resource positions he has held over the last 25 years. Positions held include Personnel Director – International Hotels with Grand Metropolitan, HR Director, Forum Hotels International and VP HR for InterContinental Hotels – Europe/ Middle East.

Having successfully developed his own HR Consultancy David then re-joined InterContinental as Director of Resourcing. In this role he was responsible for recruitment and management development on a worldwide basis for 120 Hotels in 75 countries. He was then appointed VP HR, Europe, Middle East and Africa and following the sale of the company to Bass plc his responsibilities extended to the IC, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Express brands within IHG’s European portfolio. Upon leaving IHG David successfully launched and developed an international executive search business.

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