InterContinental Restructures European Ops

LONDON— The Europe, Middle East and Africa region (EMEA) of InterContinental Hotels Group announced a new geographical structure, which will be headed by Richard Hartman, the recently appointed managing director, the EMEA region. The new organization will comprise four geographical divisions, in addition to a more streamlined and focused regional center, according to the company. Each division will be operated as an individual business unit divided into the following geographical areas: UK & Ireland; Western & Southern Europe; Central & Eastern Europe; and Middle East & Africa. Reporting to Richard Hartman, the chief operating officers of the divisions will be: John Bamsey; Heinz Strobl; Arie van der Spek and Chris Moloney, respectively.  The new regional center, based in the UK, will support these divisions, providing fast and efficient core services to each of the four geographical divisions including legal, IT, human resources, development, franchising, quality, marketing and promotional resources. “The new structure brings clarity and focus, maximizing both revenue generating activities and cost efficiencies. Employees now have clear accountability and authority to get the job done and take the business forward,” said Hartman. Hartman moved to the EMEA region in January. He was previously managing director of the Asia Pacific region