Tausif Khiani

CEO

Chicago, Illinois, United States20 yrs experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Top 25 Travel & Hospitality Consultant in 2024
Expert in digital transformation and AI-driven personalization
Trusted advisor to C-Suite leaders

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in Travel & Hospitality digital transformation with a strong focus on technology and operational efficiency.

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Skills

Core Skills

Travel & Hospitality StrategyDigital TransformationEnterprise ArchitectureDigital EnablementTechnology SolutionsEnterprise Sap ProgramsSupply Chain ManagementProcess Design

Other Skills

AI & PersonalizationAccount ManagementAgile MethodologiesAnalyticsBudget ManagementBusiness AgilityBusiness DevelopmentBusiness Process AnalysisBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness Process IntegrationBusiness TransformationChange ManagementCloud ApplicationsCloud ComputingCoaching & Mentoring

About

Partnering with some of the world’s most recognized travel and hospitality brands—hotels, cruise lines, casinos, travel agencies, and theme parks—to lead complex transformations that modernize operations, elevate guest experiences, and deliver measurable business value. As Vice President and Head of Capgemini’s Travel and Hospitality portfolio in North America, responsible for strategy, growth, and delivery. Brings over 15 years of experience driving enterprise transformation through digital platforms, cloud migration, AI-driven personalization, and sustainable innovation. Recognized in 2024 as one of the Top 25 Travel & Hospitality Consultants and Leaders by The Consulting Report—a reflection of long-standing trust and impact delivered across global brands. Trusted advisor to C-Suite leaders, shaping and executing initiatives that improve guest satisfaction, enhance operational efficiency, and future-proof business models. Whether guiding global teams through platform modernization or embedding ESG into core strategy, the focus remains on outcomes that scale. Deeply passionate about the future of travel—where sustainability, technology, and personalization converge to redefine experiences. Also an active mentor and lifelong traveler, continuously learning from the cultures and people that make this industry so dynamic.

Experience

Capgemini

3 roles

VP | Travel and Hospitality Market Leader

Promoted

May 2019 – Present · 6 yrs 10 mos · Hybrid

Leading global digital transformation programs across the travel & hospitality brands, driving measurable improvements in customer experience, employee engagement, and revenue growth.
Partnering with C-level executives to shape and execute business-aligned technology strategies, introducing innovative digital products and platforms that enhance market competitiveness.
Building and scaling high-performing, agile engineering organizations rooted in a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Championing a shift from project-based delivery to a product-centric operating model, embedding agility and responsiveness into the enterprise DNA.
Serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, translating complex technology trends into actionable business strategies that improve operational efficiency, brand equity, and customer loyalty.

AI & PersonalizationGlobal Client ManagementTravel & Hospitality StrategyProduct LeadershipEngineeringAnalytics+30

Enterprise Solutions & Innovation

Promoted

May 2014 – Apr 2019 · 4 yrs 11 mos · Hybrid

Defined and executed enterprise architecture strategies that aligned IT investments with long-term business goals, delivering cost savings and operational efficiencies.
Led cross-functional teams in the design and deployment of scalable, integrated technology ecosystems that supported digital transformation and business agility.
Evaluated emerging technologies to identify innovation opportunities, modernize legacy systems, and enhance enterprise scalability and resilience.
Advised senior stakeholders on architectural roadmaps and transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment between business priorities and technology capabilities.

Enterprise ArchitectureCross-Functional Team LeadershipTechnology EcosystemsDigital TransformationBusiness Agility

Solutions Architect | Digital Enablement

May 2011 – Apr 2014 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Hybrid

Designed and delivered end-to-end technology solutions tailored to client business needs, improving performance, reducing costs, and enabling digital innovation.
Developed technical roadmaps that aligned with strategic business objectives, ensuring long-term scalability and adaptability.
Collaborated with business and IT stakeholders to identify pain points, streamline operations, and implement integrated systems that enhanced service delivery.
Conducted risk assessments and implemented robust security and compliance measures across solution deployments.

Technology Solutions DesignTechnical RoadmapsRisk AssessmentsSecurity ComplianceDigital EnablementTechnology Solutions

Ibm global business services

Solutions Architecture | Enterprise SAP Programs

Jun 2008 – Apr 2011 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Washington D.C. Metro Area · On-site

Led full-cycle SAP implementations, integrating core business processes to drive a 15% increase in operational efficiency.
Designed scalable SAP architectures that reduced infrastructure costs by 20% while supporting future growth and system flexibility.
Developed and executed SAP migration strategies under tight timelines, ensuring seamless data transfer and successful go-lives across complex enterprise environments.
Conducted deep-dive business process analyses to identify inefficiencies and deliver tailored SAP solutions, resulting in a 30% improvement in process effectiveness.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams and client leadership to align technology solutions with strategic business goals, enabling digital transformation at scale.

SAP ImplementationsBusiness Process AnalysisCross-Functional CollaborationEnterprise SAP ProgramsDigital Transformation

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Manager | Supply Chain Operations & Process Design

Nov 2005 – Apr 2008 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Port Washington, NY · On-site

Led supply chain optimization initiatives that reduced operational expenses by 15% through process redesign and cost-saving strategies.
Implemented a new inventory management system, improving stock accuracy and reducing stockouts by 20% across retail locations.
Directed cross-functional teams to enhance supplier performance, achieving a 10% increase in on-time deliveries and stronger vendor relationships.
Applied lean manufacturing principles to streamline operations, resulting in a 25% improvement in production cycle times and increased throughput.
Partnered with merchandising and logistics teams to align supply chain operations with business objectives, supporting rapid retail expansion.

Supply Chain OptimizationProcess RedesignInventory ManagementSupply Chain ManagementProcess Design