Virat Mahajan
About Virat Mahajan
Virat Mahajan is a Senior Manager of Research at Cvent, where he leads a team of over 30 members in the Meetings, Events, and Travel & Tourism sectors. He has extensive experience in research and management, having previously held positions at Evalueserve and Aon Hewitt.
Current Role at Cvent
Virat Mahajan serves as the Senior Manager - Research at Cvent, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he leads a research team of over 30 members, focusing on the Meetings, Events, and Travel & Tourism sectors. He is responsible for creating and implementing strategic plans aimed at driving growth across key business parameters. Additionally, he acts as a Point of Contact for Senior Leadership on critical initiatives that require research support.
Previous Experience at Evalueserve
Prior to joining Cvent, Mahajan worked at Evalueserve in various capacities. He started as a Senior Business Analyst from 2011 to 2013, then transitioned to Operations Manager from 2013 to 2014, and later served as Group Manager from 2016 to 2019. His tenure at Evalueserve spanned a total of four years, during which he developed expertise in research and management.
Educational Background
Virat Mahajan holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) from the Birla Institute of Management Technology, where he studied finance, economics, marketing, investment, and statistics from 2006 to 2008. He also earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) with honors from Delhi University, focusing on accounts, economics, law, tax, and finance from 2002 to 2005.
Leadership and Team Development
In his current role, Mahajan emphasizes people management and knowledge development within his team. He is dedicated to the career progression of team members and actively works on creating robust succession planning. His leadership approach focuses on fostering an environment that supports the growth and development of his team.