Job Description

The Managing Director dnata Travel India will lead the dnata India business with the objective of delivering exceptional travel experiences for customers and partners while maximizing profit for dnata, and ensuring a sustainable business. You will also be responsible for delivering and implementing the dnata Travel strategy in dnata India.

Accountabilities:

Plan:

• Develop high quality business strategies and plans ensuring their alignment with the dnata Travel (global)
• Plan for the financial, safety, commercial, legal and operational performance;
• Develop and present annual budgets (consolidated profit and loss statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement), and expectations on investments;
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and partners (internally and externally) to ensure that maximum customer satisfaction and optimum profit for dnata India;
• Manage change through continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices;Maintain a deep knowledge of the markets and industry of the company.

Deploy:

• Maximize the efficient use of the companies’ people, material and financial resources
• Manage new business for dnata India and ensure effective integration;
• Establish deliberate plans to advance employee engagement and develop a high performing team (performance management, talent management and succession planning);
• Build trusted relationships with key partners and stakeholders and act as a point of contact for shareholders.

Lead:

• Embed the dnata Travel vision, mission and strategic pillars;
• Represent the company in all matters involving operations, clients, authorities, legal authorities and, promptly inform and update the Board on any matters that could have a substantial impact on the business;
• Implementation of One dnata initiatives;Ensure implementation of One dnata governance, and compliances with global and local legislation and regulations.

Execute:

• Ensures the achievement of company targets by setting individual objectives, managing performance, developing and motivating staff, provision of formal and informal feedback and appraisals to maximize performance;
• Oversee all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with the overall strategy and mission;
• Analyze problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure company survival and growth.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree required, Masters degree in business administration preferred;
• 10+ years in a managerial role; strong management and leadership skills including the ability to facilitate visionary strategic planning and translate strategic direction into programs, services and staff performance;
• Extensive commercial awareness and a high level of business acumen;
• Advanced Budget and Cost Control Knowledge (financial qualifications desirable);
• Outstanding safety awareness;
• Effective interpersonal and communication Skills;
• Extensive experience in commercial negotiations at senior levels;
• Strong project management skills;
• Strong decision making skills & strong experience in commercial negotiations;
• Ability to instill trust and credibility.

Skills Required

• Decision Making