Aug 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 7 mos · Kozhikode, Kerala, India · Hybrid

• Revolutionizing media with a subscription-based hyperlocal digital streaming platform, combining news, education, entertainment, and lifestyle content for South Indians globally.
• Built a team of journalists, technologists, and creators to deliver personalized, impactful content through microsites—a world-first concept.
• Set to launch in Kerala by December 2024, with expansion plans for Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and beyond.
• Empowering communities through truth-driven journalism and engaging storytelling to inform, educate, and entertain.

Apr 2022 – Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 8 mos

• Providing strategic guidance as part of the leadership team of this IATA-certified travel tech company along with Board Members from Flight Center Travel Group - Australia

Jan 2012 – Mar 2022 · 10 yrs 2 mos

• Founded an innovative cloud-based travel booking and distribution platform, transforming airline and travel agency operations globally.
• Secured certifications as both an Aggregator and IT Vendor from IATA, enabling seamless adoption of NDC technology.
• Guided TPConnects to industry prominence, culminating in a majority acquisition by Flight Centre Travel Group in 2020.

Apr 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Developing India’s first super-app, integrating messaging, voice, social media, payments, and services such as shopping, travel booking, and more.
• Scheduled for launch in March 2024, Voizzit aims to become India’s digital powerhouse, redefining user engagement and connectivity.
• Vozzit will be launched for public usage by end of March 2024.

Apr 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos · Kerala, India

• Leading a global movement with over 600,000 members and 1,040 committees, uniting Kerala’s diaspora to drive socio-economic development.
• Overseeing initiatives across 14 districts, focusing on education, healthcare, infrastructure, clean water access, poverty alleviation, and women’s empowerment.
• Established the KPA Trust, delivering actionable projects such as building homes for the homeless, implementing low-cost health insurance, and renewable energy solutions.
• Driving advocacy for expatriate rights, legal frameworks, and international collaboration to empower Kerala’s global community.

Jun 2012 – Jun 2017 · 5 yrs · Al Bateen Executive Airport - Abu Dhabi - UAE

• Played a pivotal role in the launch and growth of UAE’s first privately-owned scheduled airline, expanding operations to 9 destinations with a fleet of 5 aircraft.
• Rotana Jet is the First Privately owned Scheduled Airline of United Arab Emirates, owned by the former Chairman of Etihad Airways. Currently operating scheduled services to Regional Routes and expanding at a steady pace. Currently with a fleet of 5 aircraft with 2 class configuration and 9 routes in such a short time.

Mar 2011 – Jun 2012 · 1 yr 3 mos

• Responsible for the overall business strategy and growth plans, business transformation, development, planning and management process, network, alliances, PR, Govt Affairs. Directly responsible for developing a bankable business plan for 5 years, aircraft, route and capacity decisions, development and acquisition of financing, Setting up operational services, development of legal framework for aircraft acquisition and operational services.
• My responsibility is to articulate the organization's overall strategy and planning process and implementation of the same.

Jul 2010 – Mar 2011 · 8 mos

• Responsible for worldwide Passenger and Cargo sales and distribution of RAK Airways. Provide leadership and coordination in the execution of policies related to sales and distribution functions within RAK Airways by developing and implementing a robust sales and distribution strategy to achieve commercial targets. Strategic direction to ensure growth and delivery of passenger sales revenue worldwide in accordance with the corporate business plan and the objectives of RAK Airways. Responsible for the commercial success of RAK Airways network, growth of revenue and profitability of routes in worldwide sales and liaison with Civil Aviation and other Government authorities on ASA's, Slots etc.

Dec 2009 – Jul 2010 · 7 mos

• Responsible for SAA Operations in East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Sudan, Rwanda & Burundi) & Middle East (Gulf & Levant countries Online operations & Code Shares)
• Responsible for Passenger and Cargo Sales, Marketing, Distribution, PR, Alliances, Divisional Strategy, Planning and overall Management

May 2006 – Dec 2009 · 3 yrs 7 mos

• Responsible for the Passenger and Cargo Sales, Marketing, PR, Distribution and Overall management of SAA in Gulf and Levant (13 markets) and 5 code shares – block space operations.

Jun 2004 – Apr 2006 · 1 yr 10 mos

Jun 2001 – Apr 2004 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Apr 1998 – Jun 2001 · 3 yrs 2 mos