Elie Maalouf Named IHG Chief Executive Officer
Elie Maalouf was appointed Chief Executive Officer in July 2023 after joining IHG as Americas CEO in 2015. His tenure is credited with expanding the portfolio to more than 7,000 hotels and 1 million rooms, launching brands including avid, Garner, and Noted Collection, and strengthening value for owners and shareholders. He previously led HMSHost and held senior roles at McKinsey and Weyerhaeuser.