iFive

Angela is COO, North America for IHG, the world’s largest hotel company as measured by number of rooms. She is a founding board member of iFIVE.

1. Best career move you ever made?

Accepting an international assignment earlier in my career.

2. What is fun about you?

Well, I enjoy my work, so I find the humor in it.  I can laugh at myself.  My team and I enjoy the give and take of picking on each other.

3. Who, or what company do you think gets it right today?

Nike, Patagonia, Google all come to mind. 

4.  What is the best place you have ever visited?

The Sinai in Egypt. Incredible in its serenity.

5. What is your superpower?

I am good at prioritizing – at rapidly understanding what is most important.  And, I can quickly center myself around what it takes to achieve a goal.