Kevin Winkowski is a Director on the Transactions & Asset Management (TAM) team at IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group plc). TAM is part of IHG’s Americas Development team and as part of the TAM team, Kevin is responsible for real estate transactions, strategic projects, and contract workouts, as well as analyzing and negotiating license and management agreements. Additionally, Kevin has managed IHG’s Distressed Asset portfolio since 2006.
Prior to joining IHG in 2004, Kevin worked for AFC Enterprises, Inc. (AFCE), which at the time was an international Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) franchising corporation acting as the parent company as well as the corporate support and service center for Popeye’s Chicken and Biscuits, Church’s Chicken, Cinnabon, Seattle’s Best Coffee and Torrefazione Italia Coffee. While at AFCE Kevin was the Chairperson of the Compliance Committee for all brands, managed all compliance issues and supported the Office of General Counsel team by negotiating, drafting, and processing both development and franchise agreements.
Kevin started his career in franchising in 2001 as a Paralegal with Blimpie International, Inc. where he supported the legal team in both Atlanta and New York with all research and documentation associated with their franchising and sub-franchising model. He also managed all compliance issues.
Kevin graduated Cum Laude from Georgia State University in 2001 where he majored in both Political Science/Pre-law and Psychology.
Kevin has been married for 16 years to his wife Juliet and they have four children, Deven (28), Shelly (25), Brennen (22) and Bella (14). The family also includes their dogs, Lola, Rico, and a Corgi named Bear. His hobbies include spending time with family and friends, riding his Harley, mountain biking, trail running, DIY renovations, woodworking, gardening, and of course travel.
Prior to joining IHG in 2004, Kevin worked for AFC Enterprises, Inc. (AFCE), which at the time was an international Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) franchising corporation acting as the parent company as well as the corporate support and service center for Popeye’s Chicken and Biscuits, Church’s Chicken, Cinnabon, Seattle’s Best Coffee and Torrefazione Italia Coffee. While at AFCE Kevin was the Chairperson of the Compliance Committee for all brands, managed all compliance issues and supported the Office of General Counsel team by negotiating, drafting, and processing both development and franchise agreements.
Kevin started his career in franchising in 2001 as a Paralegal with Blimpie International, Inc. where he supported the legal team in both Atlanta and New York with all research and documentation associated with their franchising and sub-franchising model. He also managed all compliance issues.
Kevin graduated Cum Laude from Georgia State University in 2001 where he majored in both Political Science/Pre-law and Psychology.
Kevin has been married for 16 years to his wife Juliet and they have four children, Deven (28), Shelly (25), Brennen (22) and Bella (14). The family also includes their dogs, Lola, Rico, and a Corgi named Bear. His hobbies include spending time with family and friends, riding his Harley, mountain biking, trail running, DIY renovations, woodworking, gardening, and of course travel.