Keith Barr (born July 16, 1970)[1] is an American businessman. He was the chief executive of InterContinental Hotels Group until July 2023, when he was succeeded by Elie W. Maalouf.[2][3] Barr left IHG to return to the US.[4]
Keith Barr | |
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 Barr in December 2017 | |
| Born | July 16, 1970 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Cornell University |
| Occupation | Former CEO Hospitality |
| Title | Former CEO, InterContinental Hotels Group |
| Term | 2017–2023 |
| Predecessor | Richard Solomons |
| Successor | Elie W. Maalouf |
Early life and education
editBorn in Boston, Barr was educated at Saint Sebastian's School in Needham, Massachusetts, and has a degree from Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon social fraternity.[1][5]
Career
editBarr joined IHG in 2000, rising to CEO in July 2017, succeeding Richard Solomons.[6][7][5]
Prior to assuming the role of CEO, Keith spent four years as chief commercial officer, IHG. He has also spent four years as CEO, Greater China. He is a non-executive director of Yum! Brands.[8][9]
Awards
editIn 2024, it was announced that he would receive the Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry Award.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b Meddings, Sabah (11 March 2018). "Keith Barr: Airbnb? It won't kill off hotels". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ "Richard Solomons to step down from IHG". Financial Times. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ "Elie Maalouf". InterContinental Hotels Group PLC.
- ^ O'Boyle, Daniel (2023-05-05). "IHG boss who criticised London's declining listing appeal will quit and return to US". Evening Standard. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
- ^ a b "Keith Barr". InterContinental Hotels Group PLC. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
- ^ "Big Plans from IHG's New CEO: Business Travel News". www.businesstravelnews.com. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
- ^ "Breaking News: Keith Barr to replace Richard Solomons as IHG's CEO - Hotel Management". hotelmanagement.com.au. 5 May 2017. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
- ^ "Keith Barr". InterContinental Hotels Group PLC. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
- ^ Meddings, Sabah. "Keith Barr: Airbnb? It won't kill off hotels". ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
- ^ "Global Hospitality Executive Keith Barr to Receive 2024 Cornell Hospitality Icon Award". Hospitality Net. 2024-06-04. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
