Bill McKinney is a senior hospitality executive with more than 15 years of experience leading multi-property restaurant, bar, and events operations for global luxury and lifestyle hotel brands. He currently serves as Regional Vice President of Restaurants, Bars, and Events for IHG Luxury & Lifestyle, overseeing food and beverage strategy across 40+ properties on the East Coast and Caribbean with responsibility for more than $350 million in annual revenue. A widely traveled industry leader, Bill has worked extensively across the U.S., Europe, and the Caribbean, leading high-profile openings, launching nationally recognized dining concepts, and partnering with acclaimed chefs while consistently driving revenue growth, profitability, and guest satisfaction above competitive benchmarks. Outside of hospitality, he is also a multi-day Jeopardy! champion, reflecting his lifelong passion for knowledge, strategy, and performance under pressure.
