Pankaj Birla

Pankaj Birla is an experienced hotel management executive currently serving as Area Vice President for DACH and Eastern Europe at Marriott International since November 2002. In this role, Pankaj Birla oversees the operational performance of several Marriott brands across 16 countries, including luxury and select service hotels. Previous roles at Marriott International include Area Vice President for Eastern Europe and various vice president positions focusing on finance operations. Pankaj Birla’s career began at Host Marriott and Host International, where key financial positions were held. Pankaj Birla holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Texas Christian University and completed an Executive Course on High-Performance Leadership at London Business School.