Pravat Paikray

Pravat is a seasoned professional with more than 20 years of experience in retail industry across various functions, profiles and channels with core competencies in strategy, business development, travel retail, sales, distribution, and brand management. He has worked in growing economies like India and Vietnam with an extensive exposure of Southeast Asian markets.

Having worked with some of the leading organisations and iconic brands, like Bangalore International Airport, VF Corporation, Levi’s, Fossil, Future Group and Bombay Dyeing, Pravat has been exposed to the best practices of the industry.

Pravat holds a Masters Degree in Technology from VJTI under Mumbai University.

As the Head of Commercial Development, Pravat is currently responsible for driving the on-aero revenue growth at BLR Airport. Conceptualising and implementing several business development strategies to optimise the business performance, maximise the growth opportunities, and providing an enhanced customer experience at the airport, is his top priority. While BLR Airport is currently in the midst of a large-scale expansion plan with its new terminal T2, Pravat is in a mission to transform the BLR Airport as the preferred destination for shopping and dining, being the new gateway to India .