Dilip Puri

Dilip Puri is the Founder & Executive Chairman of Indian School of Hospitality (ISH), an institution of higher education focused on reshaping hospitality, culinary arts and executive education for today’s generation and tomorrow’s businesses.

Dilip served as the Managing Director of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, South Asia, from 2011 till the end of 2017 when he set out to be an education entrepreneur and founded ISH. During his time at the helm, Starwood’s South Asia portfolio grew from 24 to 54 operating hotels with a pipeline of over 100 hotels. He was also responsible for launching the luxury brands of Starwood with the entry of St. Regis & W Hotels in the Indian market.

From 2008 to 2010, Dilip was the CEO of Duet India Hotels, a private equity backed hospitality Development Company, and led the raise of circa USD 166 million in private equity capital.