RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 12, 2026--
CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX) (“CarMax” or the “Company”) today announced that Keith Barr has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board of Directors (“the Board”), effective March 16, 2026. David McCreight, current Interim President and CEO of CarMax, will transition to his prior duties as an independent Director of the Board. Tom Folliard will remain in his role as Interim Executive Chair of the Board until the Company’s Annual Meeting in June 2026, after which he is expected to resume his prior duties as non-executive Chair of the Board.
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Mr. Barr is a proven leader who has driven transformational growth and operational excellence across large-scale, consumer-centric businesses. Most recently, he served as Chief Executive Officer at InterContinental Hotels Group (NYSE: IHG), where he led one of the world's largest hospitality companies with 345,000 people working across more than 6,000 properties in over 100 countries. During his tenure, Mr. Barr reimagined IHG’s customer experience, modernized IHG's technology to support large-scale growth, and delivered substantial improvements in operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and brand loyalty. Notably, Mr. Barr oversaw the development of an innovative digital reservation system that enhanced the booking experience and empowered guests to personalize their stays, setting a new standard for the industry. Under Mr. Barr’s leadership, IHG grew market share across geographies and created significant value for shareholders. Mr. Barr also currently serves on the Board of Directors at MGM Resorts.
“The Board and I are thrilled to welcome Keith to CarMax. His decades of leadership experience and proven ability to enhance the customer experience, lead digital transformations, build brand loyalty, and effectively integrate online and physical properties make Keith the right choice to lead CarMax through a critical juncture and drive the company’s next chapter of growth,” said Mr. Folliard. “Keith’s values-based approach to leadership will enhance CarMax’s award-winning people-first culture, and he has demonstrated a clear ability to drive profitable sales growth alongside an unwavering focus on the consumer.”
Mr. Folliard continued, “We are grateful to David for stepping into the role of Interim CEO over the past several months. As we conducted a thorough search for the right leader for CarMax’s next phase, David’s leadership was vital to strengthen the business in the near-term and solidify the foundation from which we will grow.”
“I am honored to join CarMax and lead this iconic organization alongside our talented associates,” said Mr. Barr. “A car is one of the most important purchases American families make, and today’s consumer is increasingly seeking value and a customized shopping experience. I believe the large and highly fragmented used vehicle market is only in the early innings of meeting the needs of the modern consumer. CarMax is uniquely positioned to capture this opportunity by delivering the best value and service across both in-person and online channels, leveraging its transparent pricing, extensive inventory, and flexibility to shop however customers prefer. I'm excited to lead this great company into its next chapter of growth, building on more than three decades of market leadership.”
About Keith Barr
Mr. Barr has more than 25 years of executive leadership experience in global hospitality, consumer marketing, and brand-led growth across highly competitive and fast-evolving markets. His leadership experience includes large-scale brand portfolio management, loyalty and digital transformation initiatives, operational improvement, and global expansion.
Mr. Barr served as Chief Executive Officer of InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (“IHG”), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, from 2017 to 2023. During his tenure as CEO, Mr. Barr led the expansion of IHG’s global portfolio of brands spanning luxury, premium, and essential segments, advanced IHG’s digital and loyalty value propositions, and oversaw significant growth in the company’s global footprint.
Prior to becoming CEO, Mr. Barr served as Chief Commercial Officer, where he held global responsibility for brands, sales, marketing, revenue management, loyalty functions and the consumer digital strategy. He joined IHG in 2000 and has held senior leadership positions in IHG’s Americas, Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA), and Greater China regions, including four years as CEO of IHG’s Greater China business.
Prior to joining IHG, Mr. Barr held several senior positions at Bristol Hotels and Resorts, which was acquired by IHG in 2000.
About CarMax
CarMax, the nation’s largest retailer of used autos, revolutionized the automotive retail industry by driving integrity, honesty and transparency in every interaction. The company offers a truly personalized experience with the option for customers to do as much, or as little, online and in-store as they want. During the fiscal year that ended February 28, 2025, CarMax sold approximately 790,000 used vehicles and 540,000 wholesale vehicles at its auctions. In addition, CarMax Auto Finance originated more than $8 billion in auto loans during fiscal 2025, adding to its nearly $18 billion portfolio. CarMax has more than 250 store locations, over 28,000 associates, and is proud to have been recognized for 21 consecutive years as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®. CarMax is committed to helping its communities thrive and reducing the environmental footprint of its operations. Learn more in the 2025 Responsibility Report. For more information, visit www.carmax.com.
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Keith Barr, CarMax President & CEO effective March 16, 2026
