Elie Maalouf

Chief Executive Officer

Elie Maalouf

Appointed to the Board

1 January 2018

Skills and experience

Elie was appointed Chief Executive Officer at IHG in July 2023. Prior to this, Elie served as Chief Executive Officer, Americas since February 2015. He joined the Group having spent six years as President and Chief Executive Officer of HMSHost Corporation, where he was also a member of the board of directors. Elie brings a broad global experience spanning hotel development, branding, finance, real estate and operations management as well as food and beverage expertise. Prior to joining IHG, Elie was Senior Advisor with McKinsey & Company from 2012 to 2014.

Board contribution

Elie is responsible for the executive management of the Group and ensuring the implementation of Board strategy and policy.

Other appointments

Elie is a member of the Executive Committee of the World Travel & Tourism Council and the U.S. Travel Association CEO Roundtable.

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