Flipkart’s Cleartrip Appoints Manoj Awasthi as Chief Technology Officer

APPOINTMENT

Flipkart-owned travel platform Cleartrip has announced the appointment of Manoj Awasthi as its Chief Technology Officer.

This appointment is a strategic move to strengthen the company’s leadership and its vision to be a leading tech-first travel brand in the industry. Before joining Cleartrip, Manoj served as the Chief Technology Officer at Julo. He brings 20 years of experience working across engineering leadership,  platform innovation, and digital transformation.

In Cleartrip, Manoj will spearhead the tech charter, bringing together engineering, data, and infrastructure to build a more scalable and user-focused platform.

Commenting on his appointment, Manoj Awasthi said, “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 modernise our tech stack, make room for faster experimentation, and build systems that make travel planning simpler and smoother for our users”.

Ramesh Gururaja, Senior Vice President, Consumer Products & Growth, Flipkart said, “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”.