Naveed Ahmed Khan

CEO

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India23 yrs 5 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Proven leader in HR and people strategy.
Expert in sales and marketing within hospitality and airline sectors.
Strong track record in team building and talent development.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in the Airline and Hospitality industries, specializing in sales, marketing, and HR management.

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Skills

Core Skills

LeadershipTeam ManagementData AnalysisBusiness InsightsSales ManagementRevenue GenerationTeam LeadershipMarket DevelopmentOperations ManagementMarketing ManagementPublic Relations

Other Skills

Account ManagementAdvertisingAmadeusAviationBudgetsBusiness MathematicsBusiness PartnershipsBusiness TravelCRMCargo Operations & SalesCompetitive AnalysisContract NegotiationCustomer FocusCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Customer Service

About

I’m an experienced professional with a background in the Hospitality and Airline industries, spanning sales, marketing, client development, and team management. I’ve recently stepped into the role of Head of People for the region, where I lead all HR functions—shaping people strategy, strengthening organizational effectiveness, and driving employee engagement. What excites me most is building strong teams, developing talent, and creating workplaces where people and businesses can thrive together.

Experience

Cathay pacific

8 roles

Regional Head of People - South Asia, Middle East & Africa

Promoted

Aug 2025 – Present · 7 mos

I lead the People function across South Asia, Middle East & Africa, partnering with business leaders to shape a connected, high-performing culture. My focus is on aligning people strategy with business goals, nurturing talent, and creating meaningful employee experiences across borders. With a passion for people and a future-focused mindset, I thrive on solving complex challenges and building teams that grow and succeed together.

LeadershipTeam ManagementOrganizational EffectivenessEmployee Engagement

Regional Head of Business Insights and Analytics - South Asia, Middle East and Africa

Feb 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

Curious about commercial learnings in the Airline and Hospitality Industry, with a strong belief in blending Data Insights with strong business partnerships and keeping the customer at the heart of everything.

Data InsightsBusiness PartnershipsCustomer FocusData AnalysisBusiness Insights

Head of Trade Sales - India

Promoted

Oct 2018 – Jan 2023 · 4 yrs 3 mos

To lead the Trade Sales Team to achieve and exceed, agreed revenue targets across the country through intelligent use of data

SalesData UtilizationRevenue TargetsSales ManagementRevenue Generation

Area Sales Manager - Western India

Oct 2014 – Sep 2018 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Mumbai is the oldest market for Cathay Pacific India & Western India contributes to significant revenue for India. Handling a diverse team of individuals covering verticals that span from channel sales to corporate sales.

Sales ManagementTeam HandlingRevenue ContributionTeam Leadership

Area Sales Manager - Andhra Pradesh

Nov 2012 – Sep 2014 · 1 yr 10 mos

Involved in launch and set up of passenger flights from HYD, effective Dec’ 12 .Responsible for overall Sales & Marketing for passenger flights in Andhra Pradesh.
Team mentoring & management to develop the market and grow business from the region

SalesMarketingTeam MentoringSales ManagementMarket Development

Cargo Manager - Western India

Oct 2011 – Nov 2012 · 1 yr 1 mo

Responsible for overall Sales & Marketing & Operations of Cargo in Western India. Represent the company in trade events & industry participations.
Ensure financial risk management is in place & safeguard company’s exposure from all potential payment defaults

SalesMarketingOperations ManagementSales Management

Marketing Communications Manager

Promoted

Nov 2008 – Oct 2011 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Leading a team of diverse individuals, looking after Marketing, PR, Loyalty, Digital Retail & Customer Relations for India Region.
Plan ATL & BTL activities in sync with sales teams that directly helps in increasing brand awareness & revenue contribution.

MarketingPublic RelationsDigital RetailMarketing Management

Account Manager - Sales

Jul 2008 – Oct 2008 · 3 mos

Identify and capitalize on new market sources in order to generate incremental revenue.To ensure, generation of revenue from the key accounts and orchestrate post sales professional service.

SalesMarket AnalysisSales Management

Oakwood asia pacific

Sales & Marketing Manager with Oakwood Residence

Oct 2007 – Jun 2008 · 8 mos · Pune Area, India

Interface with key influences among corporates and travel agents for ascertaining requirements; deliver presentations and making the best product offer as per client specifications.
Plan and execute Marketing plans aimed at creating brand awareness and position the property amongst the right target audience.
Team management & mentoring to achieve set commercial results & help them achieve career objectives.

SalesMarketingTeam ManagementSales ManagementMarketing Management