Vijesh Patel joined Six Senses as a Senior Development Manager for the Americas with effect in May 2022. Vijesh was a Vice President in the Hospitality Investment Advisory practice at Hodges Ward Elliott. He specialized in supporting and executing various sales processes for full-service, institutional-grade hotel and resort properties with an emphasis on the ultra-luxury segment throughout North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Prior to HWE, he spent two years as an analyst on the Investment Analysis team at InterContinental Hotel Group where he partnered with the Development team to prepare pro formas and Capital Papers to support the approval of deals. 

Vijesh graduated from Emory University with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree from Goizueta Business School, triple-majoring in Finance, Economics, and Organizational Management. Prior to joining InterContinental Hotel Group, Vijesh completed his Master of Management in Hospitality (M.M.H.) degree with a minor in Real Estate from Cornell University.

He enjoys spending his free time reading, exploring the world and experiencing new cultures, being outdoors, and trying his best to stay in shape despite a massive appetite. His motivation and energy come from human connection and creating memorable experiences. Vijesh believes his purpose starts with kindness to others.