With over 20 years of experience in the real estate and branded residence sector, Catherine Chan is the Chief Development Officer at Hotel101 Global, a worldwide hotel operator and subsidiary of DoubleDragon Corporation. In this role, she leverages her expertise in new business development, market research, and strategy to drive global sales expansion and project development through franchises and partnerships. Prior to joining Hotel101 Global, Catherine held several senior positions at Accor, the world's leading hospitality group. She was the VP, Accor One Living and Global Brand Advisory Lead, heading up Accor's mixed-use business and solidifying its leadership position as the #2 operator of branded residences worldwide. She also served as the Global Director of Residential Marketing, where she created and executed marketing strategies for Accor's residential portfolio across 25 countries. Catherine has a proven track record of delivering results and value for her clients, partners, and stakeholders in the highly competitive and dynamic real estate industry.