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Gaurav Vijh

Global Vice President Digital, eCommerce and Loyalty @ Raffles & Fairmont
20.3 yrs experienceHospitality
Jul 2024

The move

MoveFairmont Hotels & Resorts Accor
TitleVice President, Digital & eCommerce Global Vice President - eCommerce & Loyalty - Raffles & Fairmont
LocationDubai Dubai
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Years in UAE14.4
Total experience20.3 years
Accor headcount10,001+ employees
Accor industryHospitality
Accor HQIssy-les-Moulineaux, Paris Region
Accor typePublic Company

Career arc

  1. Global Vice President - eCommerce & Loyalty - Raffles & FairmontJul 2024 — Present
    Accor· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Vice President, Digital & eCommerceJan 2023 — Aug 2024
    Fairmont Hotels & Resorts· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Vice President, Digital & eCommerce India, Middle East, Africa & TurkeyMar 2022 — Dec 2022
    Accor· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  4. Director, eCommerce & Distribution Middle East & AfricaJul 2017 — Mar 2022
    Accor· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  5. Senior Manger Digital/eCommerceApr 2016 — Jun 2017
    Dubai Parks and Resorts· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  6. Senior Manager eCommerce MEA&TApr 2014 — Apr 2016
    Hilton Worldwide· Dubai
  7. eCommerce Manager - Middle East & AfricaJan 2012 — May 2014
    Hilton Worldwide· Dubai
  8. Financial AnalystJul 2010 — Jan 2012
    Yahoo!
  9. Web AnalystJun 2009 — Jul 2010
    Jumeirah
  10. Market Strategy Support SpecialistOct 2007 — May 2009
    Jumeirah
  11. Team Leader - Reservations2005 — 2007
    Jumeirah

Education

Top skills

Revenue AnalysisDigital TransformationYield ManagementPricingTourismB2B

About

With over 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality, I am a seasoned leader in digital development, transformation, and performance. As the VP of Digital & eCommerce at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, I oversee the company's global digital and e-commerce strategy, spanning over 75 properties in 24 countries and multiple languages. My core competencies include developing and executing digital marketing campaigns, launching and optimizing platforms and mobile apps, driving digital acquisition and retention, and managing digital partnerships and channels. I also have a strong financial background, thanks to my CFA certification, which enables me to measure and optimize the return on investment of digital initiatives. I am passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and enhanci

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