– UK, Denham – InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (LON: IHG | NYSE: IHG) today announced the appointment of Sir Ron Kalifa to its Board as a Non-Executive Director, effective 1 January 2024.
“We are delighted to welcome Ron to IHG. Ron has significant international leadership experience from a broad career across technology-led companies. He brings a wealth of knowledge across strategy, sales, marketing and operations. His skills, expertise and perspectives will further strengthen our Board.” said Board Chiar, Deanna Oppenheimer.
Ron will also join the Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee.
About Sir Ron Kalifa
Sir Ron Kalifa is currently Chair of Network International, the leading payments operator across the Middle East and Africa, and Non-Executive Director and Senior Independent Director on the Court of Directors at the Bank of England. Prior to this, Ron was CEO at Worldpay from 2002 to 2013 before becoming Deputy Chair until February 2020. Between 1986 and 2002, Ron held leadership roles across operations, sales and marketing, and eCommerce at the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Ron is also an independent Non-Executive Director on the Board of the England & Wales Cricket Board, a Trustee of the Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales, and a member of the Council of Imperial College, London.
Sir Ron Kalifa is currently Chair of Network International, a leading payments operator across the Middle East and Africa, a Non-Executive Director and the Senior Independent Director on the Court of Directors of the Bank of England and is a member of the Council of Imperial College, London. Ron is also an independent Non-Executive Director on the Board of the England & Wales Cricket Board and a Trustee of the Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Ron’s prior career experience includes leading Worldpay for over 10 years as Chief Executive Officer and serving as Vice Chair thereafter, remaining as an Executive Director until February 2020.
About IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG Hotels & Resorts is a global hospitality company, with the purpose of providing True Hospitality for Good.
With a family of 19 hotel brands and IHG One Reward, one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programs, IHG has over 6,200 open hotels in over 100 countries, and nearly 2,000 in the development pipeline.
- Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Vignette Collection, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo
- Premium: Voco Hotels, HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, EVEN Hotels
- Essentials: Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn Express, Garner hotels, avid hotels
- Suites: Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Candlewood Suites
- Exclusive Partners: Iberostar Beachfront Resorts
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group’s holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 345,000 people work across IHG’s hotels and corporate offices globally.
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SOURCE: https://www.ihgplc.com/
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