Nicholas Cadbury

Non-Executive Director

Appointed to the Board

1 March 2026

Committee Membership

Audit and Responsible Business Committees

Skills and experience

Nicholas currently serves as Chief Financial and Sustainability Officer of International Consolidated Airlines Group SA, having joined the business in March 2022. He previously worked at Whitbread as Group Finance Director from 2012 to 2022. Prior to this, he worked at Dixons Retail PLC in a variety of management roles, including Chief Financial Officer from 2008 to 2011. Nicholas also held the position of Chief Financial Officer of Premier Farnell PLC, which he joined in 2011. In addition, Nicholas was also Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee at Land Securities Group PLC between 2017 and 2023. He started his professional career as an accountant at Price Waterhouse. Nicholas’ career has seen him work across Europe, US, China and the Middle East with consumer and B2B customers in hospitality, retail, online, property and distribution sectors.

Board contribution

Nicholas brings to the IHG board significant global hospitality and travel sector knowledge, together with in-depth expertise across finance, technology, sustainability and commercial property.

Other appointments

Chief Financial and Sustainability Officer of International Consolidated Airlines Group SA.

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