Payal Satish
Bangalore
Summary
I am a multi-faceted professional with over 20 years of leadership experience across aviation, hospitality, travel, and strategy. I have an entrepreneurial approach to building brands and ecosystems from the ground up. I combines corporate acumen with visionary thinking to drive innovation in both Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and experiential hospitality ventures.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President - Strategy and Business Development
Sarla Aviation
Bangalore
05.2025 - Current
Sarla Aviation, India’s pioneer in eVTOL flying taxis has an ambitious vision of transforming urban air mobility. As VP Strategy and Business Development, I shape and execute strategic growth initiatives, forge high-impact partnerships, and lead market expansion in addition to leading our foray into defense. I also lead regulatory engagement.
Founder & Partner
Explorer Travel India
Bangalore
06.2018 - Current
Commercial Director
BLADE India
Bangalore
10.2019 - 05.2025
As Commercial Director I launched BLADE India and led the execution of commercial strategies, revenue growth, and built strong client and partner relationships to position BLADE as the premier air mobility platform.
Regional Director - Karnataka
AMCHAM India
Bangalore
10.2018 - 01.2022
Head of Product
Hertz India
Bangalore
04.2017 - 05.2018
Head of Ancillary Revenue & Cargo
AirAsia India
Bangalore
04.2014 - 03.2017
Global Sales Manager
Marriott International
Bangalore
10.2011 - 04.2014
Business Development Consultant
KPMG
Chennai
06.2011 - 10.2011
Trade and Investment Advisor
British Deputy High Commission
Chennai
06.2010 - 06.2011
Deputy Sales Manager
Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces
Chennai
06.2005 - 05.2010
Education
MBA - Marketing
Loyola Institute of Business Administration
Chennai06-2009
Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing
Stella Maris College
Chennai04-2005
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Partnership development
- Market analysis
- Business growth strategy
- Customer relationship management
- Revenue optimization
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Project management
- Networking skills
- Sales and marketing leadership
Timeline
Vice President - Strategy and Business Development
Sarla Aviation
05.2025 - Current
Commercial Director
BLADE India
10.2019 - 05.2025
Regional Director - Karnataka
AMCHAM India
10.2018 - 01.2022
Founder & Partner
Explorer Travel India
06.2018 - Current
Head of Product
Hertz India
04.2017 - 05.2018
Head of Ancillary Revenue & Cargo
AirAsia India
04.2014 - 03.2017
Global Sales Manager
Marriott International
10.2011 - 04.2014
Business Development Consultant
KPMG
06.2011 - 10.2011
Trade and Investment Advisor
British Deputy High Commission
06.2010 - 06.2011
Deputy Sales Manager
Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces
06.2005 - 05.2010
MBA - Marketing
Loyola Institute of Business Administration
Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing
Stella Maris College
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