| Keith Barr | |
| Birth Date: | 16 July 1970 |
| Birth Place: | Boston, Massachusetts, US |
| 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]
Born in Boston, Barr was educated at Saint Sebastian's School and 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]