Yogeesh Chandra

Chief Strategy Officer focusing on SaaS growth, M&A, and early-stage investing.

Yogeesh Chandra is the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at RateGain Travel Technologies Limited, a prominent provider of SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry. He was appointed to this position on April 28, 2023, following over 12 years of service at RateGain in various capacities, including leadership roles focused on strategic planning, business development, and product management.1 2

Professional Background

Current Role: As CSO, Yogeesh oversees RateGain's strategic initiatives and corporate strategy, collaborating closely with the executive team to identify growth opportunities and optimize existing business lines. His responsibilities also include managing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and leading corporate development efforts.1 3
Previous Experience: Before becoming CSO, he held positions such as Global Head of Corporate Development and Executive Vice President at RateGain. His extensive experience includes managing high-performance teams and driving revenue growth strategies across multiple regions globally.3 4

Industry Expertise

Yogeesh has a deep understanding of the travel and hospitality sectors, having worked with leading hotel brands. His strategic acumen and leadership have been pivotal in scaling RateGain's operations over the past decade.1 2 He has also served in key roles at prestigious hotels like The Leela Palaces & Resorts and Taj Hotels, focusing on revenue management and optimization strategies.3

Education

Yogeesh Chandra holds a degree from Pacific International Hotel Management School, which has contributed to his expertise in the hospitality domain.3

Personal Insights

In his own words, Yogeesh expressed gratitude for his role at RateGain, emphasizing the exciting opportunities technology presents in the hospitality industry. He is committed to making a meaningful impact on the company's growth trajectory.1

Highlights

Apr 28 · rategain.com

RateGain appoints Yogeesh Chandra as Chief Strategy Officer

Nov 24 · Hospitality Net

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Experience

Chief Strategy Officer at RateGain (April 2023 - Present)

Global Head of Corporate Development (M&A) at RateGain (April 2019 - Present), Executive Vice President at RateGain (October 2010 - March 2019), Revenue Manager - Functional Head at The Leela Palaces & Resorts (April 2010 - September 2010), Revenue Manager at Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces (June 2008 - April 2010), Revenue Manager at Castle Resorts & Hotels (September 2007 - February 2008), Reservations Manager at Millennium & Copthorne Hotels and Resorts (August 2006 - August 2007), IHG Hotels NZ Consultant at InterContinental Hotels Group (July 2002 - March 2005)

Education

Bachelor of Commerce in Commerce from University Of Delhi (1996 - 1999), PG in Hospitality Management from Pacific International Hotel Management School (2002), Hotel Management in Hospitality from IHM - Chennai (1996 - 1999)