Cleartrip, the online travel platform owned by Flipkart, has named Manoj Awasthi as its Chief Technology Officer. This appointment is a strategic effort to enhance Cleartrip’s technological infrastructure and advance its goals for sustained growth and innovation.
In his new role, Awasthi will lead Cleartrip’s technology initiatives, focusing on engineering, data, and infrastructure. His mandate includes building a more scalable and user-centric platform that enhances the travel planning experience for users. Awasthi brings a wealth of experience from his previous role as Chief Technology and Product Officer at Julo, where he led large product and engineering teams and developed platforms serving millions of users.
“Over the years, I’ve led large product and engineering teams and built platforms that serve millions,” Awasthi said. “At Cleartrip, I look forward to bringing that experience to modernize our tech stack, make room for faster experimentation, and build systems that make travel planning simpler and smoother for our users.”
Flipkart’s Senior Vice President of Consumer Products & Growth, Ramesh Gururaja, highlighted the importance of Manoj Awasthi’s appointment, stating it signifies a major advancement in creating a forward-thinking leadership team with robust, cross-functional skills. Gururaja added that Awasthi’s onboarding is in perfect harmony with their objective to reinforce their tech platform, thereby fostering sustained growth and innovation.
Cleartrip, acquired by Flipkart in April 2021, has been focusing on enhancing its technological infrastructure to better serve its users. The addition of Awasthi to the leadership team is expected to accelerate these efforts, bringing in fresh perspectives and expertise to drive the company’s tech-led transformation.
With Awasthi at the helm of technology, Cleartrip aims to deliver more personalized and efficient services to its customers, leveraging advanced technologies to streamline operations and improve user experience. This appointment underscores Cleartrip’s commitment to innovation and its strategic focus on building a robust technological foundation for future growth.
