ATPI has announced the appointment of Jeet Sawhney as Managing Director of ATPI India. The appointment follows a period of strong momentum for the company, including ATPI’s recent acquisition by Direct Travel, Inc., creating a USD 6 billion travel management powerhouse. This expanded scale and global footprint further reinforce ATPI’s ability to deliver innovative, technology-enabled, and sustainable travel solutions for clients worldwide.
With almost three decades of experience in the travel industry, Jeet has held senior leadership positions with KLM/Air France, VFS (as COO – Value Added Services), and Sabre (as Regional Director – South Asia). Most recently, he served as CEO of Tripjack. His extensive industry expertise, combined with his proven leadership skills, positions him perfectly to lead ATPI India into its next phase of growth.
In his new role, Jeet will oversee the company’s overall strategy, operations, and performance, with a focus on reinforcing ATPI’s market leadership, delivering next-generation travel management solutions, and expanding the company’s footprint across India’s corporate and MICE sectors.
Speaking on his appointment, Jeet Sawhney, Managing Director, ATPI India, said: “I am honored to join ATPI at such an exciting juncture. The travel landscape is evolving rapidly, and ATPI’s unique combination of global reach and local expertise provides a strong foundation to deliver value-driven and future-ready solutions for clients. Strengthened by ATPI’s recent acquisition by Direct Travel, we are now better positioned to offer innovative, technology-enabled, and sustainable travel solutions tailored to the Indian market. My vision is to establish ATPI India as the partner of choice for corporates by leveraging technology, enhancing client experience, and creating measurable value for organizations while expanding our footprint across India’s dynamic, high-growth market.”
Ali Hussain, Regional Managing Director – Asia, ATPI, added: “We are delighted to welcome Jeet to the ATPI family. His strong leadership background and proven ability to transform travel businesses make him the ideal choice to lead our India operations. India remains a strategic growth market for ATPI, and with Jeet’s leadership, we are confident of delivering even greater value to our clients.”
India is one of the fastest-recovering and fastest-growing business travel markets globally, with corporate travel spending expected to continue double-digit growth over the coming years (source). ATPI’s investment in leadership, supported by its strengthened global scale following the acquisition by Direct Travel, reflects its long-term commitment to providing industry-leading, technology-enabled, and sustainable travel solutions for organizations in dynamic, high-growth industries.
