Mumbai: In a strategic move to strengthen its leadership team and drive next-level innovation, Cleartrip has appointed Manoj Awasthi as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Awasthi will spearhead Cleartrip’s technology function, bringing together engineering, data, and infrastructure to enhance the scalability and user experience of the platform.
With over two decades of experience in engineering leadership and digital transformation, Awasthi has previously held leadership positions at Julo, Tokopedia, and Adobe. At Julo, he served as Chief Technology & Product Officer, where he was instrumental in launching several category-first fintech products such as JULO Turbo, Klikilat, and Protect+, while strengthening core infrastructure, security, and IT foundations.
Ramesh Gururaja, Senior Vice President, Consumer Products & Growth, Flipkart, welcomed the appointment, stating, “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’re doubling down on intuitive design, product agility, and tech-led differentiation, all of which are critical to building a truly category-defining travel platform.”
Awasthi expressed his enthusiasm about joining Cleartrip and contributing to its tech evolution, “I’m excited to join Cleartrip, a brand that’s all about making travel planning a joyful experience. Over the years, I’ve led large product and engineering teams and built platforms that serve millions. 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.”
