James Lemon

James Lemon is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the travel industry, currently leading global growth for travel, leisure, transport, and automotive verticals at Stripe.

Before joining Stripe, James founded and successfully exited Otolo, a platform for hospitality professionals, and held key roles in renowned organizations across various segments of the travel industry including hotels, property management, tech, and consulting.

James has a diverse educational background including a BA in Politics & Sociology from the University of Warwick, CIMA certification in Management Accounting, and Executive Education in Executive Negotiation from The Wharton School.

As a thought leader in the travel industry, James is a regular speaker at prestigious events like Websummit and Mews Unfold. He is also an associate member of the Institute of Hospitality and a certified mentor on LinkedIn, dedicated to empowering the travel community.

James Lemon is known for his expertise in areas such as commercial strategy, innovation, mentorship, market trends, and product innovation. He has a proven track record of driving growth and value creation within the travel sector.

Based in Wimbledon, UK, James is a proud father of two, combining his professional success with personal fulfillment.

James's professional journey includes roles such as Global Lead - Travel, Transport, Leisure & Automotive at Stripe, Strategy & Innovation Lead at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), Founder & CEO at Otolo, and various other strategic positions at reputable companies in the travel industry.