24th May 2022 (Natadola, Fiji): InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa has promoted two of its key leaders to recognize their expanding roles and contribution. The resort which is part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts portfolio in Fiji has promoted Shazia Mohammed to Manager – Finance and Business Support and Izak Prakash to Assistant Manager – Information Technology.
Shazia joined InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa in 2009 as an Accounts Payable Officer. Being promoted to the position of Income Audit & Cost Control Officer in 2014, she took the role of a Financial Accountant two years later. Her expertise and qualifications further moved her up the ranks to Assistant Finance and Business Support Manager in 2018. A graduate from the University of the South Pacific, Shazia was part of the Task Force that provided support to the Holiday Inn Vanuatu in March 2018 where she provided support and training on CSA Compliance for the Vanuatu team.
Izak commenced his employment at the InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa in 2015 as an IT Trainee. With his knowledge and experience gaining momentum over the years, he was promoted to IT Coordinator in 2019. In addition to this, he was awarded the Employee of the Month in May of 2017 and also Employee of the Year in 2019.
Lachlan Walker, Area General – South Pacific, InterContinental Hotels Group said: “At IHG, we’re excited to see our colleagues flourish, as this is one of our main goals in terms of talent development and retention. As the need for travel rises, these adjustments will enable us to better meet our company’s demands. Izak and Shazia, as well as everyone else involved, have worked diligently to ensure that we addressed the needs of our owners, stakeholders, team members, and guests, and we look forward to continuing to grow our talent as IHG expands its presence in Fiji.”
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, our people make our world extraordinary and learning never ends. IHG invests in our talent from the beginning – with the support to understand the strengths and how to take charge of their journeys. Giving colleagues everything they need to grow an incredible and rewarding career.
