Suresh Pillai

Suresh Pillai is an experienced data and analytics leader currently serving as VP Data at Carry1st since March 2023 and a member of the Advisory Board at Forctis AG since October 2018. Pillai has extensive leadership experience, including the role of CEO at The International Beer Bar since May 2016 and Chief Data & Customer Lifecycle Officer at FREENOW's BEAT from January 2021 to December 2022, where contributions included transforming data strategy and enhancing operational efficiencies. As Director of Data at Omio from February 2019 to September 2020, Pillai focused on data-driven growth strategies. Previous positions include key roles at Microsoft, ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG, and various advisory capacities emphasizing data strategy and analytics. Suresh Pillai holds an MSc in Theoretical Physics from The University of British Columbia and a BSc (Honours) in Mathematical Physics from Queen's University.