Richard Solomons
Richard Solomons | |
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| Born | October 9, 1961 United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Known for | CEO of InterContinental Hotels Group (2011–2017) |
Richard Leslie Solomons (born 9 October 1961) is a British executive known for his role as the chief executive officer of InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) from 2011 until July 2017, when Keith Barr took over the position. Currently, he holds the position of chairman at Rentokil Initial.
Education
Solomons earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Manchester.
Career
After qualifying as a chartered accountant with KPMG in 1985, Solomons spent seven years working in investment banking at Hill Samuel Bank, including a two-year period based in New York. He joined IHG in 1992 and progressed through various senior management roles before his appointment as CEO in 2011. His previous roles within IHG included Chief Financial Officer and Head of Commercial Development.
Throughout nearly twenty years at IHG, Solomons played a key role in driving strategic initiatives and enhancing operational performance, which helped solidify the company’s leadership within the global hospitality industry. His extensive experience enabled a well-managed succession process that was positively recognized within the sector.
Following his departure from IHG, Solomons has taken on responsibilities as a non-executive director and chairs the advisory committee at Hotelbeds, maintaining his active involvement in the travel and hospitality industries.
Personal life
Solomons is married and has three children.