Technology & business visionary with strategic and hands-on experience in managing IT and spearheading Digital Transformation and Decision Sciences program.
Over 30 years of experience in the Information Technology industry of which the last 17 years as CIO of Qatar Airways Group, Kingfisher Airlines, Oman Air Group, IndiGo Airlines and now as the member of the startup team & CIO of BeOnd, a luxury airline for leisure travel.
Prior to joining the aviation industry, worked with Tata Consultancy Services for over 13 years in different roles, with different customers in different geographies.
Industry Affiliations:
Member of the Executive Advisory Board of Sabre Airline Solutions (2008 – 2018).
Member and Vice-Chair of Digital Transformation Advisory Council of International Air Transport Association (IATA) - (2020 - 22).
Member of the New Normal Think Tank advising IATA on IT strategies and priorities for 2021 and beyond.
Member, Board of Directors, SITA (2021 – 2022).
SPEAKER SESSION
14 November 2023 | 11:35 - 12:05 | Joint Presentation : Airline startups take to the skies
Discover the different startup airline models. What edge to they have over existing airlines? What innovations are in-store for passengers to experience? How will these upcoming airlines ensure profitability and success? Get answers to these questions and more.