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Air India SATS appoints Ramanathan Rajamani as CEO

Air India SATS Airport Services (AISATS), India’s airport services management company, has appointed Ramanathan Rajamani as its Chief Executive Officer, effective from 14 November 2024. With a career spanning over two decades, Rajamani brings a wealth of experience in leadership, innovation, and operational excellence to the organisation. This marks Rajamani's second tenure as AISATS CEO, a position he previously held from 2018 to 2021.

Rajamani started his career in 2001 as an engineer with the Defence Science and Technology Agency, where he played a crucial role in ensuring the reliability of fighter jets for the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF). In 2006, he transitioned to Indeco Engineers, spearheading several turnkey projects for both commercial and military ground operations.

He joined SATS in 2011. Notably, he also led a fully-owned subsidiary of SATS to win Singapore’s National Productivity Award in 2016. He has held pivotal roles within SATS, including CEO of AISATS from 2018 to 2021, CEO of SATS Security Services in Singapore, and Head of Projects & New Services Delivery across the Asia-Pacific region.

Rajamani holds a Bachelor of Engineering and a Master of Science in Logistics from the National University of Singapore. He also completed an Executive MBA course from Nanyang Technological University and the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

In his new role, Rajamani comments, “I am deeply honoured to return to AISATS as CEO. India holds tremendous potential in the aviation and ground/cargo handling sectors, and I look forward to leading AISATS towards delivering innovative solutions, operational excellence, and exceptional service for our customer airlines, passengers and service partners."

JetSynthesys appoints Ryo Shima as CEO

JetSynthesys appoints Ryo Shima as the new Chief Executive Officer of its Gaming Division. Shima, who has been leading JetSynthesys' Japan business will now oversee the company’s gaming operations.

Shima has also been instrumental in cross-border Game Development (Japan-India-US) in the past at JetSynthesys.

In his new role, Shima will be charged with steering the strategic direction of the Gaming Division, with a focus on expanding the company’s portfolio, enhancing player experiences, and harnessing advanced technology to deliver groundbreaking gaming solutions, at a time when Indian companies are expanding their global footprint.

“Ryo’s impressive track record, particularly during his time at GREE where he played a pivotal role in establishing key titles and expanding international reach, makes him an exceptional leader for our Gaming Division,” said Rajan Navani, Founder & CEO of JetSynthesys. “His insights from Silicon Valley, combined with his experience in the global gaming arena, will be crucial as we pursue innovative opportunities and deeper engagement with our global partners.”

Shima says, “I am excited to step into this expanded role and look forward to collaborating with our talented teams worldwide to create engaging and innovative gaming experiences. Our focus will remain on offering unparalleled solutions for game developers, publishers and gamers while ensuring growth in the dynamic and ever-evolving gaming landscape.”

Shima holds an MBA from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business and has investment banking experience as well where she worked with Carlyle for three years.