Raphael Kipp

Director of Revenue Management Central Europe, UK, Middle East & Africa

Ratingen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

About

Senior commercial leader with 20+ years of experience driving revenue growth, margin expansion and performance transparency across complex, multi-entity and international organizations. Currently accountable for the commercial performance of a €400M+ revenue portfolio across 40+ business units in Europe, Middle East and Africa, leading and developing teams of 24+ commercial and analytics professionals. Proven track record in improving pricing effectiveness, forecast accuracy and overall commercial performance at scale. Strong expertise in commercial strategy, pricing, demand forecasting and scenario planning, complemented by extensive experience in feasibility studies and market assessments to support investment decisions, market entry and portfolio optimization. Recognized for translating complex data and market dynamics into clear, actionable recommendations for executive leadership. Trusted sparring partner to C-level stakeholders in performance-driven environments, with a consistent focus on measurable impact, operational scalability and long-term value creation. Professional background spans commercial leadership, value creation, pricing strategy and performance management across international markets and diverse business environments.

Experience

  • Meliá Hotels International (14 yrs 1 mo)
    • Director of Revenue Management Central Europe, UK, Middle East & Africa
      Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

      Responsible for leading and developing a team of 24+ professionals and managing commercial performance and revenue strategy across a portfolio of 40+ hotels with over 7,000 rooms across Europe, Middle East and Africa. Scope includes pricing strategy, demand forecasting, and feasibility and market assessments to support investment decisions, commercial performance improvement, and long-term portfolio development. Partnering with executive leadership by providing commercial insights, performance analysis, and market intelligence to support strategic planning and investment decisions.

    • Director of Revenue Management Central Europe, Middle East & Africa Meliá Hotels International
      Sep 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

      Responsible for leading and developing a team of 15+ professionals and managing revenue management and commercial performance across 34+ hotels with over 5,200 rooms across Europe, Middle East and Africa.

    • Area Revenue Manager Germany, Austria & Luxembourg
      Jun 2012 - Present · 14 yrs 1 mo

  • Regional Revenue Manager Germany West at GCH Hotel Group
    Apr 2010 - May 2012 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Revenue and Business Support Analyst at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
    May 2006 - Mar 2010 · 3 yrs 11 mos