Elie W. Maalouf

Elie W. Maalouf is the Chief Executive Officer of IHG Hotels & Resorts, a position he has held since July 2023.13 Here are some key details about his career and background:

Career at IHG

Maalouf joined IHG in February 2015 as CEO of the Americas region.1 During his tenure leading the Americas:

• He oversaw significant growth, expanding the region's portfolio from about 3,700 hotels to over 4,350.1
• He led the delivery of record profits and strengthened the company's value proposition for hotel owners.1
• He launched new brands and formats, including Avid hotels in 2017, which became IHG's second-largest contributor to system size after Holiday Inn Express.4

Previous Experience

Before joining IHG, Maalouf's career included:

• Senior Advisor at McKinsey & Company (April 2012 - December 2014)3
• President and CEO of HMSHost Corporation (November 2005 - December 2011)3
• Various roles at HMSHost Corporation, including Executive VP of Operations and SVP of Business Development and International (1997 - 2005)3
• Director of Planning at Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Company (1989 - 1997)3

Education and Skills

• MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business12
• Bachelor's degree in engineering from Virginia Tech1
• Multilingual: Proficient in English, French, Arabic, and Italian3

Leadership Style and Approach

Maalouf is known for:

• Focusing on making IHG's portfolio appealing to both owners and guests4
• Emphasizing owner profitability and efficient operating models4
• Driving innovation in areas such as reservation systems, connectivity, and in-room entertainment technology2
• Valuing diverse experiences and collaborative problem-solving2

Maalouf's leadership at IHG has been marked by a strategic focus on brand development, technological innovation, and enhancing the company's value proposition for hotel owners and guests alike.