Keith Barr (businessman)
Keith Barr | |
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Born | July 1970 (age 51) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Cornell University |
Occupation | CEO Hospitality |
Title | CEO, InterContinental Hotels Group |
Term | 2017–present |
Predecessor | Richard Solomons |
Keith Barr (born July 1970)[1] is an American businessman who has been the CEO of InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) since July 2017, succeeding Richard Solomons.[2]
Barr has a degree from Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration.[3]
Barr joined IHG in 2000, rising to CEO in July 2017, succeeding Richard Solomons.[4][5][3]
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.[6][7]
References[]
- ^ "Keith BARR - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)". beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
- ^ "Richard Solomons to step down from IHG". Financial Times. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ 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.
Categories:
- 1970 births
- Living people
- Cornell University School of Hotel Administration alumni
- American chief executives of travel and tourism industry companies
- American chief executive stubs