Kamal Surendran
About Kamal Surendran
Kamal Surendran is the AVP & Regional Head West for TMC & Corporate Sales Portfolio Management in Commercial Cards at IndusInd Bank, where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse background in sales and management roles across various airlines and financial institutions, with a strong emphasis on strategic relationship building and business development.
Work at IndusInd Bank
Currently, Kamal Surendran serves as the Assistant Vice President (AVP) and Regional Head for the West region at IndusInd Bank. He specializes in Travel Management Companies (TMC) and Corporate Sales Portfolio Management within the Commercial Cards division. His role involves overseeing the acquisition and management of commercial cards tailored for travel agencies and corporate clients in Western India. Since joining the bank in 2020, he has focused on creating effective business propositions and implementing best practice policies.
Previous Experience in the Airline Industry
Kamal Surendran has a significant background in the airline industry, having held various positions over several years. He worked at Delta Air Lines as an Executive in Sales from 2006 to 2009. Following this, he served as Manager of Sales at Oman Air SOAC for 11 months in 2009-2010. He then joined Kingfisher Airlines as Manager of Alliances and Airline Partnerships from 2010 to 2012. His experience continued at Vistara - TATA SIA Airlines Ltd. as Senior Executive in Corporate Accounts Sales from 2015 to 2018. This extensive experience has equipped him with skills in strategic relationship building and negotiation.
Education and Expertise
Kamal Surendran has a solid educational foundation. He studied at the International School Moshi from 1984 to 1997. He then pursued a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Information Technology at the University of Mumbai from 2001 to 2004. Following this, he earned an MBA in Finance from Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology from 2009 to 2011. His academic background supports his expertise in finance and technology, which is relevant to his roles in sales and portfolio management.
Skills in Business Development
Kamal Surendran has demonstrated excellence in strategic relationship building and negotiation, particularly in the context of airline partnerships. He has a strong focus on influencing diverse teams and adapting to competitive environments. His experience includes extensive involvement in code-share implementation and start-up business development within the airline industry. This skill set has been instrumental in his current role at IndusInd Bank, where he applies these competencies to drive business growth.