Geri (Wessels) Flanagan is an experienced Development Manager with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa, currently working with Accor after previously holding key positions at Hilton Worldwide, including Director of Development. With a strong background in hospitality development, Geri held roles at HTI Consulting as a Hospitality Analyst and at Millennium & Copthorne Hotels as Development Manager for the MEA region. Geri's experience also includes a role in Development & Acquisitions at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Geri holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Investment Management and Marketing from Stellenbosch University and a Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Marketing from UNISA.