Jo Harlow Appointed as Independent Non-Executive Director of IHG

Ms Jo Harlow has been appointed as an independent Non-Executive Director of InterContinental Hotels Group.

She will join the IHG Board with effect from 1 September 2014.

Jo has been the Corporate Vice President of the Phones Business Unit at Microsoft since May 2014 and, prior to this, held the position of Executive Vice President of Smart Devices at Nokia Corporation from February 2011.

She has also held a number of senior management roles at Nokia since 2003, including SVP of Global Mobile Phones Marketing and Nokia UK and SVP Symbian Smartphones.

Jo previously spent ten years at Reebok (1992 to 2003), where she held a number of senior roles including VP, Global Marketing Operations, and eight years at Procter & Gamble (1984 to 1992).

Patrick Cescau, IHG’s Non-Executive Chairman, said, “IHG has a rich heritage of innovation and of using technology to enhance guest experiences. As new technology continues to shape consumer behaviour, we are committed to strengthening and evolving our digital capabilities to help cater for, and pre-empt, the changing needs of our guests. Jo brings a wealth of experience and knowledge, particularly on the role digital technology plays in driving consumer behaviour. She will be a great addition to the Board.”

Jo will also serve on the Audit and Remuneration Committees of the IHG Board.