Sir Ron Kalifa
Non-Executive Director
Appointed to the Board
1 January 2024
Committee Membership
Audit and Remuneration Committees
Skills and experience
Sir Ron was formerly Chief Executive Officer of Worldpay for over 10 years, serving as Vice Chairman thereafter and an Executive Director until February 2020. His longstanding career in financial services has allowed him to gain experience in marketing, strategy and operations on a global scale. Ron led a Government-commissioned, independent Review of UK Fintech, which proposed a recommended strategy and delivery model to maintain the UK’s position as a global leader in financial services.
Sir Ron was knighted in the Queen’s Jubilee Birthday 2022 Honours List for services to financial services, technology and public service.
Board contribution
Ron brings to the IHG board in-depth knowledge of high-growth sectors of financial markets, including payments and Fintech strategy. Ron also brings a wealth of experience through his tenure on various boards, including not-for-profit boards.
Other appointments
Ron is Chairman of Network International, a FTSE company and leading payments operator across the Middle East and Africa. He is a Non-Executive Director and the Senior Independent Director on the Court of Directors of the Bank of England, a Non-Executive Director for the England & Wales Cricket Board and a member of the Council of Imperial College, London. He is also Vice Chair and Head of Financial Infrastructure at Brookfield Asset Management.
Ron is a Trustee of the Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
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