Keith Barr | |
|---|---|
 Barr in December 2017 | |
| Born | July 1970 (age 53) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Cornell University |
| Occupation | Former CEO Hospitality |
| Title | Former CEO, InterContinental Hotels Group |
| Term | 2017–2023 |
| Predecessor | Richard Solomons |
| Successor | Elie W. Maalouf |
Keith Barr (born July 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]
Barr has a degree from Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. [5]
Barr 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]
In 2024, it was announced that he would receive the Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry Award. [10]
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