InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is deeply saddened to announce the death of Mr Stevan Porter, President Americas Region (United States)
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InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is deeply saddened to announce the death of Mr Stevan Porter, President Americas Region (United States)
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Category: Worldwide - United States
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2008-08-11
IHG announced on 14 July that Steve Porter, President of IHG's Americas region, had relinquished his responsibilities due to medical reasons. IHG is now saddened to announce that Mr Porter passed away in Los Angeles, California, on 7 August, following a short illness, aged 53.
David Webster, Chairman, InterContinental Hotels Group PLC, said:
"Steve Porter served as a Director of IHG with great distinction. He was an outstanding executive and a passionate supporter of the company. Steve commanded the fullest respect and affection of everyone in our industry. We are deeply saddened by his death and our sympathies are with his family."
As previously stated, IHG Finance Director, Richard Solomons, has been appointed President of the Americas region on an interim basis, in addition to his existing duties.
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