Champa Magesh
About Champa Magesh
Champa Magesh is the Managing Director at Access Hospitality, with a robust background in leading transformative growth in the payments, technology, and travel industries.
Managing Director of Access Hospitality
Champa Magesh is the Managing Director of Access Hospitality, leveraging over two decades of experience in international business. Her extensive background equips her with the skills to drive transformative growth in payments, technology, and travel industries. At Access Hospitality, she focuses on strategies that enhance the company's market position and operational performance.
Former President of Trainline Partner Solutions
Champa Magesh served as the President of Trainline Partner Solutions and was a member of the executive team at Trainline PLC. During her tenure, she was responsible for scaling the division's revenue and developing the company's B2B strategy. Trainline PLC is a FTSE 250 technology company that offers a leading platform for rail and coach travel.
Executive Vice President at Amadeus
Champa Magesh previously held the positions of Executive Vice President for Retail Travel Channels and Managing Director Europe Middle East & Africa at Amadeus. In these roles, she led the growth of a division operating across 190 countries. Her leadership at Amadeus, a global top 10 software company, contributed significantly to the company's international reach and development.
Leadership Roles at American Express, RBS, and Cisco
Champa Magesh has also held prominent leadership positions at American Express, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), and Cisco Systems. Her roles in these organizations have spanned various strategic and operational functions, underpinning her reputation as a seasoned leader adept in driving business growth and innovation.
Educational Background and Expertise
Champa Magesh holds an MBA and a Master's in Information Management from Arizona State University. Her academic background, combined with extensive professional experience, provides her with a strong foundation in managing technological and business transformations.
Non-executive Director at GPE
Champa Magesh currently serves as a Non-executive Director on the board of GPE, a FTSE 250 Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). She is a member of the audit, nomination, and remuneration committees, contributing to the governance and strategic oversight of the company.