Tejas Katre

Chief Human Resources Officer

Tejas Katre became Chief Human Resources Officer in January 2026 and is a member of IHG’s Executive Committee. Tejas is responsible for all aspects of the Group’s people and organisation strategy, covering talent management, people development, learning, reward and benefits, and employee relations.

With over 30 years of experience, Tejas has driven HR and organisational transformation across global companies and international markets. Before joining IHG, Tejas held senior roles at PepsiCo and Unilever, delivering results in talent development, organisational effectiveness, and executive leadership. Since joining IHG in 2018, Tejas has served as Senior Vice President, HR Global Talent, Organisation, Culture and Reward, and Senior Vice President HR for EMEAA.

Tejas holds a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Chemistry and Zoology from St Joseph’s College, Bengaluru, and a Master’s in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai.