Meet the HSMAI Europe Board of Directors

Published: 2026-05-08 11:32:27 ET WH

Published on 05/08/2026 at 11:32 am EDT

The board includes executives from major hotel groups like Hilton, Accor, Radisson, and Wyndham, plus technology and service providers across EMEA.

HSMAI Europe is proud to present its Board of Directors, a group of senior industry leaders representing diverse expertise across hospitality, travel, and commercial strategy.

The Board provides strategic guidance, industry insight, and thought leadership to support HSMAI Europe's mission of driving intelligent, sustainable revenue growth and advancing commercial excellence across the region. Board members act as ambassadors for the organisation, championing its vision, supporting member engagement, and contributing to key initiatives that shape the future of the industry.

Working closely with the CEO in Europe and the leadership team, the Board plays an active role in strengthening partnerships, fostering innovation, and developing the next generation of leaders. Each member brings valuable experience across areas such as commercial strategy, digital transformation, sustainability, and organisational leadership-helping ensure HSMAI Europe remains a relevant and impactful voice across Europe.

We are delighted to have this distinguished group guiding our efforts and look forward to their continued contributions to the industry.

HSMAI Europe Board of Directors

Michael Nowlis - Chair, Programme Director, MBA Programmes at Imperial College Business School

Dimitris Manikis - President EMEA at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Roberta Possenti - Vice President Europe at Preferred Hotels

Monique Jaspers-Wijn - Global Head of Data Insights & Digital Media at Travelport

Per Griwell - VP Commercial / CCO, Business Development & Franchise at Thon Hotels

Kristian Gundersen - Director Hotel Services at ISS Norway

Roman Sucharzewski - Vice President Revenue Management Europe at Hilton Grand Vacations

Brett Halford - Vice President of Sales, EMEA at Lighthouse

Jonathon Liu - Chief Commercial Officer at Verdi Hotels, Corinthia Hotel Group

Elodie Leunen - Founder and CEO at Fastpayhotels

Courtney Harbin - Director Global Client Group at American Express

Kelly Cronin - Revenue & Commercial Director at Village Hotels

Roland Seddon - Owner and Managing Director at MRK Talent

Josje van Dongen - Dean Development & Relations at Hotel Management School Maastricht

Jonathan Miller - SVP Global Revenue Management, Pricing & Indirect Distribution at Accor

Michael Grohs - Vice President Commercial Transformation at Radisson Hotel Group

Javier Campo - SVP Europe at Amadeus Hospitality

Marriott International - TBA

Ralph Van Hooijdonk - Founder & CEO at Venuesuite

Eric Brun - Executive Director at Polypol

Nicola Graham - Chief Marketing Officer at Cendyn

Ingunn Hofseth - President & CEO at HSMAI Region Europe

We look forward to working alongside this outstanding group of leaders as HSMAI Europe continues to support collaboration, innovation, and commercial excellence across the industry.

About HSMAI Europe

HSMAI - Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International - is a global membership organisation founded in the United States in 1927 and the world's largest and most active association dedicated to sales, marketing, and revenue growth in the hospitality industry. HSMAI Region Europe is the European arm of the organisation. HSMAI Europe is committed to advancing commercial excellence across the hospitality sector through professional development, strategic insight, sustainability leadership, and industry collaboration. www.hsmai.eu