I’ve spent my career driving growth in hospitality and lifestyle marketplaces. As a General Manager at Airbnb, I expanded Stays and Experiences into new geographies and verticals, led supply growth, developed and launched new products. Currently, I am an Advisor for Industry Innovation for a nonprofit startup affiliated with a major university.
Mikel Freemon's professional portfolio showcasing projects in lifestyle & hospitality, experiences, and multispecies stakeholdership
Experience
Apr 2015 — Oct 2023
Airbnb
Category Head, General Manager, Supply Lead, Pro Host Founding Team
A global marketplace that redefined travel by connecting people with unique places to stay and experiences to discover, fostering a sense of belonging worldwide.
Led two of the largest category launches in the company's history
R&D for Sustainable Hosting, Nature Vertical
Cultivated a partnership that led to an acquisition and new business unit
Nov 2011 — Nov 2014
LivingSocial
Global Marketplace Growth, Sustainable Travel Lead
A platform that pioneered curated local deals and experiences, connecting people with unique activities, dining, and services in their communities.
Led the launch of Sustainable Travel category
Scaled the marketplace in the Caribbean & Central America
