ATPI, a travel and events solutions provider, has appointed Jeet Sawhney as Managing Director of ATPI India. The move reflects the company’s focus on expanding its presence in India’s growing corporate travel market. ATPI operates globally in corporate and specialist travel management, with experience in sectors such as marine, energy, sports, and events.
The appointment follows a period of growth for the company, including ATPI’s recent acquisition by Direct Travel, creating a USD 6 billion travel management business according to the company. The increased scale and global presence support ATPI’s ability to offer technology-enabled and sustainable travel solutions to 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 industry expertise, combined with his proven leadership skills, positions him 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 corporations 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.”
