Nick Barton
About Nick Barton
Nick Barton serves as the Chief Commercial Officer at edyn, bringing extensive experience in strategic business development from his previous roles at InterContinental Hotels Group across various regions.
Work at Edyn
Nick Barton has served as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at edyn since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for defining and executing the commercial strategy of the organization. His leadership has contributed to the company's growth and expansion within the hospitality sector. Based in London, Greater London, United Kingdom, Barton has utilized his extensive experience in commercial roles to enhance edyn's market presence.
Experience at InterContinental Hotels Group
Barton has held multiple senior positions at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) from 2005 to 2017. He served as SVP, Chief Commercial Officer for Asia, Middle East & Africa from 2014 to 2017 in Singapore. Prior to that, he was SVP, Chief Commercial Officer for Greater China from 2009 to 2014 in Shanghai City, China. His tenure at IHG also included roles as VP Marketing Communications & Planning and VP Planning, Performance & Integration EMEA, both based in London.
Educational Background
Nick Barton studied at Loughborough University from 2000 to 2004, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Banking & Finance. This educational foundation has supported his career in commercial roles within the hospitality industry.
Achievements in Hospitality
Barton played a key role in the development and launch of Australasia's first wellness hotel brand, EVEN. He is also recognized for his contributions to the pan-European expansion of the Locke ApartHotel brand and for developing and launching HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts in Greater China. His efforts have focused on enhancing brand presence and operational effectiveness in the hospitality sector.
Leadership and Mentoring
Nick Barton is known for his commitment to growing employee engagement and building succession through coaching and mentoring. His leadership style emphasizes the importance of developing talent within organizations, which has contributed to fostering a positive work environment and enhancing team performance.