Kedar Benegal

Kedar Benegal is a highly accomplished and growth-oriented senior executive with extensive experience in leading and scaling global businesses. He has a strong track record of creating value for a wide range of enterprises, from start-ups to large corporations, through his expertise in P&L management, strategy development, operations, business development, and digital marketing.

Kedar holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance, Marketing, and Operations from Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering Science in Mechanical Engineering from Western University.

Throughout his career, Kedar has held key leadership positions in various organizations. He served as the Former Vice President of Product & Innovation at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Managing Director at Southwest Vacations with Apple Leisure Group, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Product Development at Mentoring Minds, and Founder & CEO of KeepTrax, Inc., among others.

With a background in billion-dollar P&L management, Kedar Benegal is well-versed in areas such as operations, digital marketing, big data analytics, SaaS technology, and generative AI. His expertise spans both B2C and B2B environments across different industry verticals. He is particularly passionate about technologies driving digital transformation, including IoT, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Security, and Artificial Intelligence innovation.

Kedar has a strong history of building and leading high-performing teams to achieve outstanding results. His experience includes roles in product innovation, corporate strategy, private equity liaison, and consulting across a diverse range of industries.

His professional journey also includes roles at prominent companies like Sabre Corporation, RadioShack, and Circuit City, where he contributed significantly to corporate development, strategy, and product management. Kedar's background in engineering and consulting further enriches his versatile skill set and ability to excel in complex and dynamic business environments.