Genna Panagopoulos

In her current role, Genna focuses on growing the InterContinental and Regent hotel brand footprints in North America and the Caribbean, both franchise and brand-managed opportunities. Previously, in her role as a Business Development Manager, Genna assisted in the pre-approval due diligence and internal approval process for each deal in her region. Prior to joining the Development team at IHG, Genna was a part of IHG's feasibility and investment analysis team. Genna started her career with Davidson Hotels & Resorts, as a Financial Analyst on the Business Development Team, focusing on securing hotel management contracts for the company. Genna graduated from Michigan State University's School of Hospitality Business and has a specialization in Real Estate Development and Finance. Genna loves being active. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors with her husband and daughter, playing basketball, and yoga.