Keith Barr (businessman)
Keith Barr | |
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Barr in December 2017 | |
| Born | July 16, 1970 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Cornell University |
| Title | CEO and President, CarMax |
| Term | 2026– |
| Predecessor | William Nash |
Keith Barr (born July 16, 1970)[1] is an American businessman. He currently serves as chief executive officer and president of CarMax.
Early life and education
Born in Boston, Barr was educated at Saint Sebastian's School in Needham, Massachusetts, and has a degree from Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon social fraternity.[1][2]
Career
Barr joined InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) in 2000. There, he spent four years as chief commercial officer. He also spent four years as CEO, Greater China. He rose to CEO in July 2017, succeeding Richard Solomons.[3][4][2] He left IHG in July 2023, with Elie W. Maalouf succeeding him as CEO.[5][6]
Barr is a non-executive director of Yum! Brands.[7][8]
On March 16, 2026, Barr assumed the position of CEO and President of CarMax.[9]
Awards
In 2024, it was announced that Barr would receive the Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry Award.[10]
References
- ^ a b Meddings, Sabah (11 March 2018). "Keith Barr: Airbnb? It won't kill off hotels". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Keith Barr". InterContinental Hotels Group PLC. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
- ^ "Big Plans from IHG's New CEO: Business Travel News". www.businesstravelnews.com. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
- ^ "Breaking News: Keith Barr to replace Richard Solomons as IHG's CEO - Hotel Management". hotelmanagement.com.au. 5 May 2017. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
- ^ "Richard Solomons to step down from IHG". Financial Times. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ "Elie Maalouf". InterContinental Hotels Group PLC.
- ^ "Keith Barr". InterContinental Hotels Group PLC. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
- ^ Meddings, Sabah. "Keith Barr: Airbnb? It won't kill off hotels". ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
- ^ https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/carmax-taps-former-ihg-chief-keith-barr-ceo-2026-02-12/
- ^ "Global Hospitality Executive Keith Barr to Receive 2024 Cornell Hospitality Icon Award". Hospitality Net. 2024-06-04. Retrieved 2024-03-05.