Keith Barr

Hotel company executive

Keith Barr is a former Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG). He held the position from 2017 to 2023. He has also served as a board member for MGM Resorts International since August 2024. Prior to his CEO role at IHG, he held various positions within the company, including Chief Commercial Officer and CEO of IHG's Greater China business. He began his career in hotel operations and joined IHG in 2000, Prior to joining IHG, Keith held senior roles at Bristol Hotels and Resorts, which was acquired by IHG in 2000. He is a graduate of Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration.

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Business Positions

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Owns, manages, franchises, and leases hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and China

• CEO (Jul '17→?) [+1]

• Chief Commercial Officer ('13→Jul '17)

MGM Resorts International Operates hotels, casinos and other tourist and entertainment venues

• Board member (Aug '24→?)

Board Memberships

YUM! Brands, Inc. Restaurant Chain Business spun off from PepsiCo in 1997

• Board Member

Leland C. and Mary M. Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship

• Advisory board member

Federal Election Campaign Contributions

American Hotel and Lodging Association PAC

• 4 contributions · 20,000 USD (Jan 25 '19→Jan 19 '22)

Schools

Cornell School of Hotel Administration Cornell University

• Bachelor's Degree