Rajendran Vellapalath

Rajendran Vellapalath is a seasoned entrepreneur and industry leader with extensive experience in the aviation and technology sectors. Currently serving as the Founder of IndiaFirst, a digital streaming service aimed at revolutionizing media consumption in India, and Voizzit, a multifunctional messaging and payment app, Rajendran also holds the position of Chairman of the Kerala Pravasi Association, focusing on the self-sufficiency of Kerala by 2030. As a Board Member and Founder of TPConnects Technologies, Rajendran has developed an innovative travel booking and distribution platform recognized by IATA. Previous roles include Chief Commercial & Planning Director at Rotana Jet, Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Planning at RAK Airways, and Regional Manager at South African Airways, where strategic oversight of sales, marketing, and operations was managed across multiple regions. Rajendran holds an MBA in Aviation Management from Coventry University and additional MBA and BSc degrees.