Sharon Kilmartin

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ABOUT SHARON KILMARTIN

Each time I travel to Atlanta from London, I look forward to spending time with Sharon. She possesses all the qualities critical for a fantastic general manager. Sharon has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, patience and a positive attitude. She’s a natural problem solver with a strong toleration for ambiguity and stress. I’m impressed with her stamina and how she manages to balance work with her personal life. She genuinely cares for her staff and guests while driving performance and delivering results for our owners.” Patrick Cescau, Former Chairman InterContinental Hotels Group\"Sharon is a person of influence and stature who is often asked to serve on critical committees because of the value she brings.\" Lew Fader, Retired IHG SVP of Operations for Americas, Eastern US and Canada\"Whenever we would negotiate, I could rely on Sharon to always do what was right and make it a win-win for both parties.\"Steve Goodman, Director of Meeting Advice\"Always concise, thoughtful and empathetic in her approach, Sharon has a remarkable finance and sales & marketing acumen.\"Herve Houdre, Former IHG Regional Director of Operations \"Sharon is so authentic, positive and competent with high emotional intelligence.\"Dagmar Woodward, Honorary President of FERRIERRES, Ecole de l\"Excellence a la FrancasieI\'ve had the good fortune of spending my career in hospitality leadership roles around the world. For more than 30 years I\'ve led during economic booms and recessions, delivered world class profit levels, renovated & relaunched flagship hotels, unleashed potential in aspiring leaders and made contributions in the communities where I\'ve lived. Recently I discovered a passion for fly fishing. It\'s provided serenity during times of uncertainty and has reaffirmed my commitment to leading a results focused organization. The sport requires preparation and strategy, an ability to read the river\'s signs and understand what\'s required to get results. It demands a willingness to adjust strategies and rewards the tenacity needed to brave challenging conditions. These are skills that are fundamental to leading a team through the unprecedented trading conditions of the past few years and to identify and capitalize on opportunities. Catching a fish and delivering a strong bottom line with a motivated team and delighted customers are both immensely gratifying to me.