Bengaluru, India – May 02, 2024 – Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced the appointment of Ashish Kasi as Vice President, Platform Engineering for the Check-In & Fulfilment portfolio in India, and will be based out of Bengaluru. This team plays a crucial role in delivering critical fulfilment capabilities for airlines and travel agencies, which includes issuance of electronic travel documents, enhancing exchanges and refund workflows, augmenting NDC (New Distribution Capability) servicing capabilities, evolving airport check-in experiences and departure control systems, among various others.
Ashish is a veteran global leader with over 28 years of experience in the technology domain, taking on various leadership and Engineering roles during this time. He has spearheaded the development of cloud-based SaaS products, retail and supply chain solutions, real-time data analytics, conversational AI platforms, and CRM services for global markets. Most recently, Ashish served as the VP and GM India for Conviva, which deals in online video optimization and analytics. He has also held leadership positions at [24]7.ai, Capillary Technologies, and Yahoo, among others. A passionate advocate for innovation, Ashish has also mentored several start-ups and NGOs in the education and the health-tech space.
“Ashish brings a wealth of experience in building and scaling successful Technology and Engineering teams which, coupled with his deep understanding of enterprise customer demands, makes him a great addition to the Platform Engineering leadership team,” said Suresh Vellanki, SVP, Global Platform Engineering. “We are confident that his leadership will be instrumental in driving innovation and growth at Sabre, as he assumes responsibility for the Check-In and Fulfilment portfolio. Ashish’s experience will further strengthen our leadership in India and enhance Bengaluru GCC’s (Global Capability Center) strategic position as an R&D hub for Sabre, driving future growth in the region.”
“Throughout my career, technology has been at the core of what I do, driving transformation across people, processes, and products. That is why I’m drawn to roles that are deeply rooted in technology, aligning with companies that pursue ambitious transformation goals. Therefore, I feel right at home with Sabre,” said Ashish on his appointment. “With the travel industry moving towards a more retail-like experience, my extensive background in retailing, positions me well to contribute significantly to Sabre’s transformation efforts. I am eager to be part of Sabre’s vision of building seamless and personalized solutions for the travel industry; leveraging our cutting-edge technology offerings, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and real-time data analytics.”
An Engineering graduate from Bangalore University, Ashish also holds a Masters in Computer Science from Stony Brook University, New York.
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About Sabre Corporation
Sabre Corporation is a leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, serving a wide range of travel companies including airlines, hoteliers, travel agencies and other suppliers. The company provides retailing, distribution and fulfilment solutions that help its customers operate more efficiently, drive revenue and offer personalized traveller experiences. Through its leading travel marketplace, Sabre connects travel suppliers with buyers from around the globe. Sabre’s technology platform manages more than $260B worth of global travel spend annually. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre serves customers in more than 160 countries around the world. For more information visit www.sabre.com.
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