Profile
Over 21 years of rich experience in the Travel & Tourism industry in the areas of Strategy Planning, Profit Centre Operations, Business Development, Sales & Marketing and Key Account Management in Middle East and India. Rich and diverse experience in the Travel & Tourism industry across retail travel, corporate travel, Outbound / Inbound Travel and GSA's in a global environment, which proves to be an asset for heading business & operations of a Travel Management Companies (TMCs). A keen planner, strategist and implementer with deftness in devising and implementing strategies aimed at ensuring successful startup, development and management. Demonstrated ability to translate vision into action to achieve revenue & budgeted targets, operational efficiency, sustainable cost reductions and Net Profits.
Developed strong relations with Airlines, Hoteliers, Cruise Lines, Car Rental Companies, Tour Operators, Ground Handlers, Destination Management Companies and Tourism Boards across assignments. Traveled to different parts of the world for trade fairs, exhibitions, conventions and familiarization trips. Ability to think out of the box, and contribute ideas towards achieving operational excellence.