Akasa Air has named Naarayan T V as its Chief Marketing Officer, effective August 29, 2025. In his new role, he will lead marketing, corporate communications and ESG, customer experience, eCommerce, customer loyalty, and partnerships. Naarayan will also join Akasa’s Executive Committee.
Welcoming him to the team, Vinay Dube, Founder and CEO, Akasa Air, said, “As we continue to scale, the role of marketing and customer experience will be pivotal in strengthening the Akasa brand and deepening customer trust. Naarayan brings with him a global perspective, proven expertise in transforming brands, and the ability to blend creativity with data-driven insights. His leadership will be instrumental in shaping Akasa’s next phase of growth.”
Sharing his excitement, Naarayan T V said, “I believe great marketing is a perfect blend of art and science, and I am deeply passionate about building customer-first brands and great teams. Akasa Air has already carved a distinct position in Indian aviation with its values-led approach and commitment to service. I am excited to join this journey and look forward to working with the team to create meaningful and memorable experiences for our customers.”
With nearly two decades of experience, Naarayan has held leadership roles across leading organisations including IDFC FIRST Bank, PayPal, Standard Chartered, and HSBC, bringing with him a strong track record in customer engagement and brand building.
