Mohanan Velumpithanathu Kuttappa Kurup
Sharjah,UAE
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Chief Executive Officer with over three decades of experience in finance, travel, and tourism. A proven track record in financial management, strategic growth organizational transformation, stakeholder engagement. Skilled at driving profitability, operational efficiency and corporate governance while leading large teams across diverse functions.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Chief executive officer CEO
Sharjah National Travel and Tourist Agency
Sharjah, UAE
2023.05 - Current
- Cultivated productive work environment through employee motivation initiatives.
- Advanced training programmes, boosted employee skills and performance levels.
- Targeted operational inefficiencies to improve profit margins.
- Chaired board meetings for effective decision-making process.
- Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.
General Manager Finance
Sharjah National Travel and Tourist Agency
Sharjah, UAE
2019.01 - 2023.04
- Oversaw all aspects of daily operations, ensuring smooth running of the organisation.
- Implemented rigorous financial controls, improving overall profitability.
- Led company-wide restructuring to streamline operations.
Senior Manager Finance and Administration
Sharjah National Travel and Tourist Agency
Sharjah, UAE
2012.01 - 2018.12
- Successfully managed risk assessment procedures by adopting industry best practices.
- Ensured regulatory compliance through meticulous auditing procedures.
- Generated reports detailing sales, budgeting, taxation, and credit control, utilising data-driven insights to inform business strategy.
- Managed hiring processes whilst maintaining an effective staffing structure within the organisation.
Manager, Finance
Sharjah National Travel and Tourist Agency
Sharjah, UAE
2006.01 - 2011.12
- Maintained inventory control, reduced stock shortages.
- Developed accurate sales forecasts for improved strategic planning.
- Implemented cost reduction measures, reduced overhead expenses.
Assistant manager
Sharjah National Travel and Tourist Agency
Sharjah, UAE
2002.01 - 2005.12
Senior accountant
Sharjah National Travel and Tourist Agency
Sharjah, UAE
1996.01 - 2001.12
Accountant Receivables
Sharjah National Travel and Tourist Agency
Sharjah, UAE
1993.01 - 1996.12
Assistant accountant
Sharjah National Travel and Tourist Agency
Sharjah, UAE
1991.01 - 1992.12
Assistant accountant
Loyal Traders
Sharjah, UAE
1990.01 - 1991.01
- Aided in development of budgets and financial reports to guide business decisions.
Education
MBA - Finance
Vinayaka Missions University
MadrasDiploma - Travel and Tourism
Center for Contemporary Studies
TrivandrumBachelor of Commerce - Commerce
University of Kerala
Trivandrum /1979 - /1982
Skills
- Executive leadership & Strategy
- Financial planning & Control
- Business transformation & growth
- Auditing capabilities
- Cash flow management
- Profit-And-Loss aptitude
Certification
IFRS Standard update Seminar June 2011 - Certificate of attendance
ISO Internal Audits July 2007 - Certified Internal auditor
Accomplishments
Long service award, 2016 - For 16 successful years of completion
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chief executive officer CEO
Sharjah National Travel and Tourist Agency
2023.05 - Current
General Manager Finance
Sharjah National Travel and Tourist Agency
2019.01 - 2023.04
Senior Manager Finance and Administration
Sharjah National Travel and Tourist Agency
2012.01 - 2018.12
Manager, Finance
Sharjah National Travel and Tourist Agency
2006.01 - 2011.12
Assistant manager
Sharjah National Travel and Tourist Agency
2002.01 - 2005.12
Senior accountant
Sharjah National Travel and Tourist Agency
1996.01 - 2001.12
Accountant Receivables
Sharjah National Travel and Tourist Agency
1993.01 - 1996.12
Assistant accountant
Sharjah National Travel and Tourist Agency
1991.01 - 1992.12
Assistant accountant
Loyal Traders
1990.01 - 1991.01
MBA - Finance
Vinayaka Missions University
Diploma - Travel and Tourism
Center for Contemporary Studies
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
University of Kerala
/1979 - /1982