Aloke Bajpai

Aloke Bajpai is the Group CEO and Co-Founder of ixigo, a prominent travel and hotel booking platform in India. He has been instrumental in leading the company since its inception in June 2006, focusing on leveraging technology to enhance travel experiences for users.

Professional Background

• Current Roles:

  • Co-Founder & Group CEO, ixigo (June 2006 - Present)
  • Director, Freshbus (March 2023 - Present)
  • Director, Confirmtkt (February 2021 - Present)

• Previous Experience:

  • Vice President, Distribution Strategy, FinalQuadrant Solutions Ltd. (September 2005 - March 2006)
  • Senior Systems & Network Engineer, Amadeus SAS (January 2003 - July 2005)
  • Software Engineer, Amadeus SAS (August 2001 - January 2003)

Education

Aloke holds a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (1997-2001) and has completed MBA programs at both INSEAD and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Achievements

He has received several accolades, including the IMPACT Digital Power 100 Award in December 2012, recognizing his contributions to digital innovation in the travel sector. In 2022, he was honored with the Distinguished Alumnus Award for Entrepreneurship and Innovation from IIT Kanpur.

Skills and Interests

Bajpai is skilled in various areas such as affiliate marketing, analytics, artificial intelligence, and business development. He is fluent in English, Hindi, and has professional proficiency in French.

Aloke Bajpai's leadership at ixigo has significantly influenced how travelers in India plan and book their journeys, emphasizing mobile-first solutions to cater to a tech-savvy generation.