Manoj Awasthi will lead the technology charter of Cleartrip, overseeing engineering, data and infrastructure
Online travel agency, Cleartrip, a subsidiary of e-commerce giant Flipkart, has announced the appointment of Manoj Awasthi as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
In a press statement, Cleartrip says that this strategic move underscores its ambition to strengthen its position as a tech-first travel platform, aiming to make travel planning seamless and intuitive for the modern Indian traveller.
The statement adds that in his new role, Awasthi will lead the technology charter of Cleartrip, overseeing engineering, data and infrastructure. His mandate is to build a more scalable and user-centric platform, leveraging his extensive experience in digital transformation and platform innovation.
According to the statement, Awasthi joins Cleartrip after a successful stint as Chief Technology & Product Officer at Julo, a fintech firm in Indonesia. At Julo, he was instrumental in launching several category-first products, including Julo Turbo for rapid disbursement, Klikilat for one-click transactions and Protect+ for embedded insurance.
The statement adds that he also played a key role in organising the company’s technology and product engineering divisions, focussing on core areas such as infrastructure, security and quality assurance.
Ramesh Gururaja
“Manoj’s appointment is a big step forward in building a future-ready leadership team with strong, cross-functional expertise. His arrival aligns perfectly with our vision of strengthening our tech platform to drive long-term growth and innovation. With him on board, we are doubling down on intuitive design, product agility, and tech-led differentiation, all of which are critical to building a truly category-defining travel platform,” says Ramesh Gururaja, Senior Vice President, Consumer Products and Growth, Flipkart.
“I am excited to join Cleartrip, a brand that’s all about making travel planning a joyful experience. Over the years, I have led large product and engineering teams and built platforms that serve millions. At Cleartrip, I look forward to bringing that experience to modernise our tech stack, make room for faster experimentation, and build systems that make travel planning simpler and smoother for our users,” says Awasthi.
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