Keith Barr (businessman) explained
Keith Barr |
Birth Date: | 16 July 1970 |
Birth Place: | Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Alma Mater: | Cornell University |
Occupation: | Former CEO Hospitality |
Former CEO, InterContinental Hotels Group |
Term: | 2017–2023 |
Predecessor: | Richard Solomons |
Successor: | Elie W. Maalouf |
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]
Early life and education
Born 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.[5]
Career
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]
Awards
In 2024, it was announced that he would receive the Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry Award.[10]
Notes and References
- Web site: Keith Barr: Airbnb? It won’t kill off hotels. Meddings. Sabah. 11 March 2018. The Sunday Times. 6 August 2024.
- News: Richard Solomons to step down from IHG. Financial Times. 15 December 2021.
- Web site: Elie Maalouf. InterContinental Hotels Group PLC.
- Web site: O'Boyle . Daniel . 2023-05-05 . IHG boss who criticised London’s declining listing appeal will quit and return to US . 2024-03-05 . Evening Standard . en.
- Web site: Keith Barr. InterContinental Hotels Group PLC. 26 October 2017.
- Web site: Big Plans from IHG's New CEO: Business Travel News. www.businesstravelnews.com. 26 October 2017.
- Web site: Breaking News: Keith Barr to replace Richard Solomons as IHG’s CEO - Hotel Management. 5 May 2017. hotelmanagement.com.au. 26 October 2017.
- Web site: Keith Barr. 2020-12-09. InterContinental Hotels Group PLC. en.
- News: Meddings. Sabah. Keith Barr: Airbnb? It won’t kill off hotels. en. 2020-12-09. 0140-0460.
- Web site: 2024-06-04 . Global Hospitality Executive Keith Barr to Receive 2024 Cornell Hospitality Icon Award . 2024-03-05 . Hospitality Net . en-us.