Two in at IoH
The Institute of Hospitality of Hospitality has announced the appointment of Raj Chakraborty FIH as a board trustee and the election of Vandana Dass FIH as vice-chair.
The Institute of Hospitality of Hospitality (IoH) has announced the appointment of Raj Chakraborty FIH as a board trustee and the election of Vandana Dass FIH as vice-chair. The latter takes over from outgoing vice-chair Peter Avis FIH, who served a six-year term on the board.
A Fellow of the Institute, Vandana is managing director of Davenport Solicitors, specialising in employment law and corporate immigration. She has been closely involved with IoH for several years.
Chakraborty FIH, meanwhile, is regional general manager for Macdonald Hotels. As a long-standing supporter of the IoH, he brings extensive operational and leadership experience to the board, and collected the inaugural IoH Mentor of the Year 2026 Award in the summer for his work supporting members.
'Insight, experience and commitment'
Robert Richardson FIH MI Hon DLitt, chief executive officer of IoH, said: “Vandana has brought valuable insight, experience and commitment to the board since joining us in 2024 and I know she will make an excellent vice-chair. I am also delighted to welcome Raj to the board. His extensive operational experience, passion for developing people and commitment to our profession will bring another valuable perspective to our work.”
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