HEDNAFuture Leaders
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The next generation of distribution, already at the table.
Future Leaders of HEDNA (FLoH) develops the industry’s next wave of distribution leadership — new perspective, deeper networks, and a direct hand in shaping where HEDNA goes next.
What FLoH Is
A select group shaping the future of the industry — and of HEDNA itself.
Future Leaders of HEDNA is a select group of hospitality technology professionals working to shape the future of the industry — and of HEDNA itself. Members engage directly with the broader HEDNA community to build leadership skills and industry knowledge, and to bring new, diverse perspective into an association built on volunteer expertise.
FLoH members aren’t observers. They identify the topics the industry isn’t talking about enough yet, and they push them forward — through webinars, working groups, white papers, and the main conference stage.
Goals & Initiatives
Three pillars, one mission.
01
Develop Leaders
Goal
Promote the development of new Future Leader Members.
Why It Matters
Developing new leaders builds an enduring legacy for HEDNA — and brings new, diverse perspective into an industry that needs fresh challenges to the status quo.
How
- FLoH webinars and dedicated sessions focused on leadership skills and deeper industry knowledge, drawing on HEDNA’s existing membership.
- A mentoring program pairing FLoH members with established HEDNA leaders.
- A platform for Future Leaders to share insights with the broader organization — through white papers, working groups, or the main conference stage.
02
Expand Networks
Goal
Elevate and expand the professional network of new leaders.
Why It Matters
Meaningful relationships drive collaboration — and collaboration is where individual growth, new ideas, and real value for HEDNA come from.
How
- FLoH connects new and first-time HEDNA members and attendees.
- Dedicated experiences let FLoH members connect and collaborate on an ongoing basis, not just once a year.
03
Champion New Ideas
Goal
Identify and champion new ideas.
Why It Matters
FLoH generates focused working groups and knowledge-share that solve real industry challenges — and surface new trends before they’re obvious.
How
- Identify common industry challenges and discuss real solutions.
- Track the impact of new technology and trends on the industry.
- Appoint a FLoH representative to each HEDNA working group.
Leadership
Who guides FLoH.
Board Liaison
Lauren Cannon
Expedia Group
Committee Chair
Anisa Musgrove-Vasquez
Accor
Committee Chair
Nadia Petropoulou
Cloudbeds
Meet the Future Leaders
Four classes, one growing community.
Browse by class year below.
2026 Future Leaders 19 members ›
Marc Armengol
HyperGuest
Nanak Banerjee
RateGain
Kate Blythe
Accor Hotels
Nilanjan Chatterjee
Amadeus
Emily Clearwater
Worldpay
Marco D’Amore
Blastness S.p.A.
Cari Kalapis
Choice Hotels
Nancy LaFever
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Austin Lopez
Protect Group
Laura Lopez Iglesias
Shiji
Amy Maggio Mullarkey
Choice Hotels International
Sushant Mathur
Sabre
Bradford Namaste
Travel Funders Network
Judith Scheepens
Lighthouse
Lily Shoup
HBX Group
Niki Van den Broeck
Lighthouse
Alex Grant
Travel Curious
Danielle Von Weyhrother
HBX Group
Julie Walsh Vernam
EOS Hospitality
2025 Future Leaders 9 members ›
Elvis Alkhas
Nuitee Travel Ltd
Joe Bain
Priceline
Francesco Donisi
Hopper
Mayra Gonzalez
IHG
Sandi Lackey
BWH Hotels
Kristine Ladd
Sabre
Deepshikha Sehgal
Sabre
Raychel Smuda-Dypa
HotelTonight / Airbnb
Ethan Wiseman
Aven Hospitality
2024 Future Leaders 12 members ›
Amy Alexander
Coast Hotels
Trent Bauroth
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Ondine Benoit
Hopper
Melissa Delbuono
Travel Funders Network
Katlynne Eastin
SiteMinder
Siena Hood
Airbnb
Mithlesh Kumar
Amadeus IT Group
Sara Lemons
IHG Hotels & Resorts
Josy Polsachi Da Costa
Agoda
Kamesh Shukla
RateGain
Tajinder Singh
BWH Hotels
Ayse Yasar
Prime Travel / Bedsopia
2023 Future Leaders 14 members ›
Brandon Burtis
Pacifica Hotels
Nadim El Manawy
Arise Travel
Harry Ezell
IHG Hotels & Resorts
Daniel Flores
XanderPay
Chelsea Griffiths
Hilton Worldwide
Alice Ho
Booking.com
Chrysopigi Matthaiou
Google
Libby Muret
IHG Hotels & Resorts
Nadia Petropoulou
Cloudbeds
Kelcy Quigley
Choice Hotels
Felipe Robine
BWH Hotels
Cristina Sanchez Ruiz
Hotelbeds Spain SLU
Sara Sharma
Shiji Distribution
Mike Walton
Hilton Worldwide
Do You Know a Future Leader?
Nominate someone who belongs at the table.
Candidates should meet the following criteria:
- Minimum 2 years of industry experience
- Involved in some aspect of hospitality, technology, or distribution
- Attended at least one HEDNA conference (virtual or in-person)
- Candidate’s company must be a HEDNA member, or willing to join
- Able to commit to a maximum 2-year FLoH participation term