InterContinental Hotels Group appoints interim Chair amid medical leave

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InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced a temporary leadership change. Non-Executive Chair Deanna Oppenheimer has taken a short-term leave of absence for medical reasons.

Senior Independent Non-Executive Director Graham Allan will assume Chair responsibilities on an interim basis, effective immediately. The company stated that a further update on Deanna’s return will be provided in due course.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington DC 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 AND 15d-16 OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For 21 October 2025

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

(Registrant's name)

1 Windsor Dials, Arthur Road, Windsor, SL4 1RS, United Kingdom

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F           Form 40-F

EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1 Directorate Change dated 21 October 2025

Exhibit No: 99.1

21 October 2025

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

Non-Executive Chair update

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC announces that Non-Executive Chair Deanna Oppenheimer has taken a short-term leave of absence for medical reasons.

During this period Senior Independent Non-Executive Director Graham Allan will assume Chair responsibilities on an interim basis, effective immediately. A further update on Deanna's return will be made in due course.

ENDS

For further information, please contact:

Investor Relations	Stuart Ford (+44 (0)7823 828 739)
Media Relations	Neil Maidment (+44 (0)7970 668 250)

About IHG®

IHG Hotels & Resorts (tickers: LON:IHG for Ordinary Shares; NYSE:IHG for ADRs) is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.

With a family of 20 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programmes with over 145 million members, IHG has more than one million rooms and 6,700 open hotels in over 100 countries, and a development pipeline of over 2,200 properties.

●          Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses, Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Vignette Collection, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo

●          Premium: voco hotels, Ruby, HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, EVEN Hotels

●          Essentials: Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Garner hotels, avid hotels

●          Suites: Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Candlewood Suites

●          Exclusive Partners: Iberostar Beachfront Resorts

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group's holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 385,000 people work across IHG's hotels and corporate offices globally.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

		InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
		(Registrant)
	By:	/s/ C. Bates
	Name:	C. BATES
	Title:	SENIOR ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY
	Date:	21 October 2025

FAQ

What did IHG (IHG) announce in this 6-K?

IHG reported that Non-Executive Chair Deanna Oppenheimer has taken a short-term medical leave and Graham Allan will serve as interim Chair.

Who is serving as IHG’s interim Chair?

Graham Allan, Senior Independent Non-Executive Director, is assuming Chair responsibilities on an interim basis, effective immediately.

Why is Deanna Oppenheimer stepping back from duties at IHG?

She has taken a short-term leave of absence for medical reasons, according to the company.

When is the leadership change at IHG effective?

The interim Chair responsibilities for Graham Allan are effective immediately.

Will IHG provide further updates on the Chair’s return?

Yes. IHG stated a further update on Deanna’s return will be made in due course.

What are IHG’s stock listings?

IHG is listed as LON:IHG for Ordinary Shares and NYSE:IHG for ADRs.