Rahul SHANDILYA

Group Vice President – Airport Development PMO, CEO’s office

GMR Group

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About the Moderator

Rahul Shandilya is a seasoned technology leader with extensive experience in driving digital transformation and strategic innovation across multiple industries. As the Group President - Digital and Information Technologies at GMR Group, he spearheads the adoption of emerging technologies, optimizing business processes, and enhancing operational efficiency across the conglomerate’s diverse portfolio. His expertise lies in leveraging AI, predictive analytics, and large-scale IT solutions to drive business growth and resilience.

With over 14 years in CxO roles, including P&L leadership, Rahul has a unique blend of experience across IT services, consulting, and industry-specific technology leadership. His career spans key sectors such as Automotive, Aerospace & Aviation, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Retail, and Infrastructure, where he has led multi-location teams, large-scale digital programs, and process transformation initiatives.
Beyond corporate leadership, Rahul has contributed to academia, publishing research papers in peer-reviewed journals and conferences. His ability to bridge technical expertise with strategic execution has positioned him as a key driver of change, talent management, and innovation.

Known for his warm leadership style and high professional integrity, Rahul is passionate about fostering technology-driven ecosystems that create lasting business impact.

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Moderator's Sessions (1)

Session
Shaping Digital Transformation
Conference Programme

Shaping Digital Transformation

Speaker
Bithal Kumar BHARDWAJ
Bithal Kumar BHARDWAJGramax, GMR Group
Ramachandran IYER
Ramachandran IYERInnovex (The Innovation Exchange)
Moderator
Thursday, Apr 17, 2025
13:45 - 14:30 GMT+5:30
Conference Area

Conference Programme

English

Innovation and technological advancements are imperatives in the aviation industry. Industry stakeholders, including airports and airlines, are increasingly harnessing the power of digital capability to deliver pioneer solutions that redefine and improve customer experience and operating efficiency with ever-more sustainable and innovative approaches.

Let’s learn from two local case studies about their latest initiatives, and the opportunities and challenges in driving digitalization.