Keith Barr

Member Board of Directors

Senior Business Advisor

Keith was Chief Executive Officer of IHG Hotels & Resorts since July 2017. He was responsible for implementing IHG’s strategy for high-quality growth and generating industry leading value creation for hotel owners, operators and shareholders.

Keith spent more than 25 years working in the hospitality industry across a wide range of roles, having started his career in hotel operations. He was a member of IHG’s Executive Committee since April 2011 and served as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for four years before being appointed CEO. Prior to his role as CCO, Keith spent four years as CEO of IHG’s Greater China business.

Keith joined IHG in 2000 and subsequently held a number of senior positions, including Vice President of Operations for Midscale brands in North America, Vice President of Operations for the Holiday Inn brand in North America and Chief Operating Officer for Australia, New Zealand, and South Pacific.

Prior to joining IHG, Keith held several senior positions at Bristol Hotels and Resorts, which was acquired by IHG in 2000. Keith is a Non-Executive Director of Yum! Brands. He also sits on the Board of WiHTL. Keith is a graduate of Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration and is currently a member of the Dean’s Advisory Board for The School of Hotel Administration, Cornell SC Johnson College of Business. Chief Executive Officer

CEO

Accountable for the management of our global brands as well as our revenue delivery channels and loyalty programs. Chief Commercial Officer

Chief Executive Officer, Greater China

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