Work – Rajendran Vellapalath

Founder

IndiaFirst

Aug 2023 - Present

Building the future of Media in India starting from Kerala.

India First is a subscription-based digital streaming (live and stored) service that allows users to, watch, listen and read – News, Educational Content, Entertainment, Political Pulse and Life Style content. First of its kind in the world based on micro sites.

India First comprised of dedicated team of journalists, technologists, and content creators who have deep roots in the communities we serve. We want to inform, engage, entertain, empower and educate the South Indian community (to start with) in India and around the world.

We are truth-seekers and story-presenting journalists, program producers and technologists, united by our mission. Whatever the taste, and no matter where the live, we give access to best-in-class hyperlocal news, entertainment, education content, latest political pulse and more to our community members.

We empower our community to control what they want to watch, read or listen and when and which device they want it.

National Council Chairman

KERALA PRAVASI ASSOCIATION (KPA)

Apr 2021 - Present

Kerala Pravasi Association (KPA) is a non-government organization led by the expatriate community from Kerala, with a vision to make Kerala 100% self-sufficient and self-reliant by 2030.

Under the leadership of Rajendran, KPA, managed by the National Council, consists of representatives from 14 districts of Kerala. The Kerala Pravasi Association Trust, which works under Kerala Pravasi Association aims to make Kerala a better place, focusing on Education (International Residential Schools & Colleges in all the 14 Districts), Health(Multi speciality Hospitals in 14 Districts), Infrastructure, Sanitation, Clean Drinking Water, Eliminating poverty and malnutrition, Housing for all, Renewable energy etc.

Founder & Managing Director

Voizzit

Apr 2022 - Present

At Voizzit, we’re not just a technology company; we’re your dedicated digital growth partner. We drive your brand’s success with cutting-edge solutions, years of expertise, and an unwavering client-focused approach. With Voizzit, you’re more than a client—you’re our partner on the path to digital excellence.

Board Member

TPConnects Technologies

April 2022 - Present

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Jan 2012 - Mar 2022

Established by Rajendran in 2012, TPConnects is a new generation travel booking and distribution solution: an innovative cloud based travel booking and distribution platform for airlines, travel agencies, online travel agencies and tour operators with a merchandising engine.

TPConnects is one of the first distribution platforms to receive dual Level 3 (highest level within the system with end-to-end) certifications from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). IATA certified that TPConnects as an IT Vendor is capable of offering NDC products and services for airlines, travel agencies and other distributors and as an Aggregator, TPConnects can consume and deploy NDC APIs deployed by any airline for the latest PADIS Publication 15.2 Schemas

TPConnects is a values-based company driven by the mission “Shaping the future of travel distribution.” TPConnects assist airlines to retail travel products, deliver rich content, bundle offers and provide consumers with the ability to create their own offers–choosing services like hotels, activities and enable travel agents to search, compare and sell travel products using their own credentials from suppliers.

Chief Commercial & Planning Director

Rotana Jet

Jun 2012 - Jun 2017

Vice President - Corporate Strategy and Planning

RAK Airways

Mar 2011 - Jun 2012

Responsible for the overall business strategy and growth plans, business transformation, development, planning and management process, network, alliances, PR, Govt Affairs. Directly responsible for developing a bankable business plan for 5 years, aircraft, route and capacity decisions, development and acquisition of financing, Setting up operational services, development of legal framework for aircraft acquisition and operational services.

My responsibility is to articulate the organization’s overall strategy and planning process and implementation of the same.

Director Sales & Distribution

Jul 2010 - Mar 2011

Responsible for worldwide Passenger and Cargo sales and distribution of RAK Airways. Provide leadership and coordination in the execution of policies related to sales and distribution functions within RAK Airways by developing and implementing a robust sales and distribution strategy to achieve commercial targets. Strategic direction to ensure growth and delivery of passenger sales revenue worldwide in accordance with the corporate business plan and the objectives of RAK Airways. Responsible for the commercial success of RAK Airways network, growth of revenue and profitability of routes in worldwide sales and liaison with Civil Aviation and other Government authorities on ASA’s, Slots etc.

Founder

IndiaFirst

National Council Chairman

KERALA PRAVASI ASSOCIATION (KPA)

Founder & Managing Director

Voizzit

Board Member

TPConnects Technologies

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Chief Commercial & Planning Director

Rotana Jet

Vice President - Corporate Strategy and Planning

RAK Airways

Director Sales & Distribution

Regional Manager Commercial (Passenger & Cargo) - East Africa and Middle East

South African Airways

Manager - Middle East

Marketing Services

Singapore Airlines

Marketing Services

Emirates

Founder

IndiaFirst

National Council Chairman​

KERALA PRAVASI ASSOCIATION (KPA)

Founder & Managing Director

Voizzit

Board Member

TPConnects Technologies

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Chief Commercial & Planning Director

Rotana Jet

Vice President - Corporate Strategy and Planning

RAK Airways

Director Sales & Distribution

Regional Manager Commercial (Passenger & Cargo) - East Africa and Middle East

South African Airways

Manager - Middle East

Marketing Services

Singapore Airlines ​

Marketing Services

Emirates ​

National Council Chairman

Singapore Airlines

Emirates