Amex picks Sandeep Shastri as Country Head ' Global Business Travel, India

American Express announces the appointment of Mr. Sandeep Shastri as Vice President and General Manager of Global Business Travel in India. In this role, Sandeep will drive the strategy to grow the business in the India market. He will be leading the Global Business Travel team in India and will be a part of the India Country Executive Team for American Express.

Commenting on his appointment, Julie Bottner, Executive Vice President of Strategic Markets and Global Operations, Global Business Travel said, "We are delighted to announce that Sandeep will assume charge of the Global Business Travel for the India. In this role he will be responsible for driving the growth, transformation, and profitability of the market. Sandeep is passionate about the travel business and is a terrific leader. I am delighted to have him join my leadership team. For American Express, India is a strategic growth market and we are confident that this segment will experience buoyant growth under Sandeep's able leadership."

During his tenure with American Express, Sandeep has held various key leadership positions and responsibilities. He has been a part of the extended management team of Global Business Travel in Japan, Asia Pacific and Australia (JAPA) for the last seven years with roles in business transformation as well as regional client management in the Global Business Partnership segment in Asia Pacific. He has a strong network of relationships with global clients and key suppliers in Asia Pacific. Sandeep has significant achievements to his credit at the company having spearheaded the growth of global client portfolio by 50% in the last 2 years, increasing revenue streams, innovating the business model and leading online business strategy.

Detailing his appointment, Sandeep said, "I am delighted to be back at American Express India especially at a time when the country is poised to see accelerated growth due to a vibrant economy, strong consumption and healthy corporate growth. This position offers me an incredible opportunity to move Global Business Travel to a higher growth trajectory and I am excited to drive this change."

Prior to joining American Express, Sandeep has worked with leading players in the financial services industry in India with Standard Chartered Bank and ANZ Grindlays Bank.

Sandeep is a qualified engineer and has an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta. He has recently completed an executive MBA program with INSEAD and Tsinghua University in 2011 to increase his exposure to global strategy and the North Asian business environment. Sandeep is passionate about Golf and Cricket