Jatinder Paul Singh
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Entrepreneurial leader with a strong track record in launching and scaling innovative ventures. Expertise in identifying market opportunities and fostering high-performing teams to meet strategic objectives. Committed to driving growth through collaborative leadership and strategic vision. Proven ability to navigate complex business landscapes and deliver results.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work history
Co-Founder & Global CEO
Viacation, TDO.COM, Golden Gateways Travels
Dubai, UAE
04.2023 - 11.2025
- Spearheaded a phygital travel conglomerate in Dubai, covering leisure and corporate travel.
- Established brand identity through impactful marketing campaigns to enhance visibility.
- Navigated complex business challenges, achieving successful outcomes and sustained growth.
- Developed company policies to improve operational efficiency and streamline processes.
- Managed budget allocations to ensure optimal resource utilisation across operations.
- Drove vision to create a globally recognised travel brand merging technology with personalised service.
COO, Leisure & Retail
Yatra Online
, India
11.2020 - 02.2023
- Directed Leisure & Retail business strategy across India.
- Enhanced customer acquisition channels and optimized digital transformation initiatives.
- Established key performance indicators to measure operational success.
COO, Holidays & Via.com
EbixCash
, India
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Built Holidays Business from scratch, launching retail stores, products, and central operations.
- Led Via.com operations, Asia's leading travel exchange with 110,000+ outlets and 24.5M+ annual transactions.
- Forged strategic airline & corporate alliances; drove IPL & film partnerships for brand visibility.
COO, Leisure Travel Outbound
Cox & Kings
10.2016 - 10.2019
- Managed 360 operations for outbound travel across India & international markets.
- Introduced innovative products (Enable Travel, Trip 360, Getaway Goddess).
- Delivered 30% turnover growth over two years by expanding market presence.
Senior VP & Business Head
Thomas Cook India
11.2009 - 07.2016
- Led outbound leisure travel, P&L; responsibility of ₹1000+ Cr revenue.
- Directed a team of 410 across India, GCC, UK & USA.
- Built distribution network of 135+ franchisees & partners; achieved record outbound holiday revenues.
General Manager, National Sales
Kuoni Travels India
12.2005 - 08.2009
- Drove luxury holidays business in India.
- Grew distribution channel from 3 outlets to 20 outlets in one year.
Manager, Channel Sales
Thomas Cook India
12.2000 - 12.2005
- Expanded channel network across North India; awarded 'Best National Sales Person' thrice.
Sales Executive
Travel Corporation of India
04.1997 - 12.2000
Education
Executive Leadership - Top Management
Indian School of Business, Hyderabad
Hyderabad, IndiaMBA - Tourism Management
JNVU, Jodhpur
Jodhpur, IndiaMBA - Business Management & Strategy
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
Calcutta, India 2010 - 2011
B.A . Hons. - Economics
Jai Narayan Vyas University, Jodhpur
04/1990 - 04/1993
Skills
- P&L leadership
- Digital transformation
- Global expansion
- Retail management
- Multi-brand strategy
- Board relations
- Sales and marketing
- Strategic partnerships
- People leadership
- ROI maximization
- Visionary thinking
- Startup management
Board & Leadership Readiness
- Former Member, Executive Committee (EXECOM), Thomas Cook India.
- Recognized for scaling businesses, global partnerships, and mentoring CXO successors.
- Brings governance, growth, and transformation experience suitable for Board/Advisory roles.
Timeline
Co-Founder & Global CEO
Viacation, TDO.COM, Golden Gateways Travels
04.2023 - 11.2025
COO, Leisure & Retail
Yatra Online
11.2020 - 02.2023
COO, Holidays & Via.com
EbixCash
11.2019 - 10.2020
COO, Leisure Travel Outbound
Cox & Kings
10.2016 - 10.2019
Senior VP & Business Head
Thomas Cook India
11.2009 - 07.2016
General Manager, National Sales
Kuoni Travels India
12.2005 - 08.2009
Manager, Channel Sales
Thomas Cook India
12.2000 - 12.2005
Sales Executive
Travel Corporation of India
04.1997 - 12.2000
Executive Leadership - Top Management
Indian School of Business, Hyderabad
MBA - Tourism Management
JNVU, Jodhpur
MBA - Business Management & Strategy
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
2010 - 2011
B.A . Hons. - Economics
Jai Narayan Vyas University, Jodhpur
04/1990 - 04/1993