Shailesh Pallipuram

Shailesh Pallipuram has over 20 years of extensive experience in revenue management, sales, and marketing within the hospitality sector, currently serving as Vice President Revenue & Channel Optimization at IHG Hotels & Resorts since 2013. Previously held roles at IHG include Vice President of Commercial Advantage and Vice President Channels for Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, where Shailesh led global revenue optimization initiatives and managed key partnerships with Online Travel Agencies. Prior to IHG, Shailesh contributed to Hilton Worldwide and various roles at IHG, overseeing pricing strategies, revenue management training, and analytics across multiple regions. Educational credentials include an MBA in Finance from Savitribai Phule Pune University and a CA Intermediate from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.