Elie Maalouf

Chief Executive Officer

Elie Maalouf was appointed Chief Executive Officer in July 2023 having joined IHG as Americas CEO in February 2015. Under his leadership, the company’s estate has grown to over 7,000 hotels with more than 1 million rooms, alongside the successful launch of new brands, including avid, Garner, and Noted Collection, while strengthening how the business delivers value for hotel owners and shareholders. Elie has spent several decades in the global hospitality sector and has a breadth of experience spanning hotel development, branding, finance, real estate and operations management, as well as food and beverage expertise, with a strong track record of delivering exceptional results. Elie has lived and worked internationally including in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and the US, and speaks four languages.

Elie’s experience includes nearly 15 years at HMSHost Corporation, where he held roles as President and CEO and was a member of the board of directors. Before HMSHost, Elie spent eight years with Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Company. Prior to joining IHG in 2015, Elie was Senior Advisor with McKinsey & Company.

Elie holds an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and a Bachelor's degree in engineering from Virginia Tech. He is a member of the Executive Committee of the World Travel & Tourism Council and the US Travel Association CEO Roundtable.

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