(TAN): InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the retirement of Non-Executive Chair Patrick Cescau from the IHG board, effective August 31, 2022 and the appointment of Deanna Oppenheimer as non-executive director and chair designate, effective June 1, 2022, to succeed Patrick Cescau as non-executive Chair from September 1, 2022 upon his retirement.
Patrick Cescau has been IHG’s non-executive chair since 2013.
Cescau said: “I feel honoured to have overseen the growth of IHG over the past nine years and take great pride in the Board’s leadership through the pandemic, where we have prioritised doing the right thing by all of our stakeholders. I am confident that I leave IHG in a strong position for growth. The strength of this Board, to be led by Deanna, reflects the range of talent, skills and experience that is integral to the company’s culture and future success.”
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Deanna Oppenheimer is non-executive chair of Hargreaves Lansdown plc and sits on the Board of Thomson Reuters Corporation. She previously served as a non-executive director of Whitbread PLC and chair of their remuneration committee.
Deanna Oppenheimer said: “I am delighted to be joining the IHG board and to have the opportunity to work with Keith and his executive committee to ensure that IHG’s strategic priorities and responsible business goals continue to be delivered successfully. Patrick leaves behind a strong legacy and I look forward to working closely with my new board colleagues to guide IHG’s next phase of growth.”
