Air India SATS names Ramanathan Rajamani as Chief Executive Officer

This marks Ramanathan Rajamani’s second tenure as AISATS CEO, a position he previously held from 2018 to 2021

by e4m Staff
Published: Nov 27, 2024 11:22 AM | 2 min read

Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited (AISATS) has appointed Ramanathan Rajamani as its Chief Executive Officer, effective 14th November 2024.

With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Ramana brings a wealth of experience in leadership, innovation, and operational excellence to the organization. This marks Ramana’s second tenure as AISATS CEO, a position he previously held from 2018 to 2021.

Ramana started his career in 2001 as an engineer with the Defence Science and Technology Agency, where he played a crucial role in ensuring the reliability of fighter jets for the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF). In 2006, he transitioned to Indeco Engineers, spearheading several turnkey projects for both commercial and military ground operations.

He joined SATS Ltd. in 2011, where his proven track record of innovation and leadership earned him significant accolades. Notably, he also led a fully-owned subsidiary of SATS to win Singapore’s prestigious National Productivity Award in 2016. He has held pivotal roles within SATS, including CEO of AISATS from 2018 to 2021, CEO of SATS Security Services in Singapore, and Head of Projects & New Services Delivery across the Asia-Pacific region.

On his new role, Ramana commented, “I am deeply honoured to return to AISATS as CEO. India holds tremendous potential in the aviation and ground/cargo handling sectors, and I look forward to leading AISATS towards delivering innovative solutions, operational excellence, and exceptional service for our customer airlines, passengers and service partners."