Sir Ron Kalifa is a distinguished addition to the IHG team, as he brings a trove of experience and know-how. Presently, he serves as the Chairman of Network International, a prominent payments operator that covers the Middle East and Africa. In addition, Sir Kalifa holds the role of Non-Executive Director and Senior Independent Director on the Court of Directors at the Bank of England.

His career includes serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Worldpay from 2002 to 2013, a position he held until his appointment as Deputy Chair, a role he maintained until February 2020. Prior to this, Sir Ron Kalifa played pivotal leadership roles at the Royal Bank of Scotland (now NatWest Group plc) from 1986 to 2002, where he accumulated extensive experience in operations, sales, marketing, and eCommerce.

 “We are delighted to welcome Ron to IHG. Ron has significant international leadership experience from a broad career across technology-led companies. He brings a wealth of knowledge across strategy, sales, marketing and operations. His skills, expertise and perspectives will further strengthen our Board.”-Deanna Oppenheimer, Non-Executive Chair of IHG.

Also, it needs to be noted that upon his incorporation into IHG, Sir Ron Kalifa will assume responsibilities within the Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee. Aside from the above, Sir Ron Kalifa also serves as an independent Non-Executive Director on the Board of the England & Wales Cricket Board, holds the role of a Trustee of the Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales and at last but not least, he is a member of the Council of Imperial College, London.