Anhut Named SVP/Brand Development, The Americas

ATLANTA— InterContinental Hotels Group has named Jim Anhut senior vice president/Brand Development, The Americas. Anhut will be responsible for shepherding the growth of new brands and business opportunities for IHG, including its seventh brand, Hotel Indigo. Anhut most recently served as svp/Brand Management-Staybridge Suites. He will continue overseeing the growth and management of the Staybridge Suites brand, until a brand manager is appointed. Anhut is a third-generation hotelier with more than 25 years of industry experience, including more than 14 years in senior management positions with several national lodging franchisors.