PepsiCo’s Vipul Prakash joins MakeMyTrip as COO

MakeMyTrip Limited, has appointed Vipul Prakash, ex-PepsiCo, as Chief Operating Officer for MakeMyTrip and Goibibo. In this role, Vipul will be responsible for developing and executing strategic direction and priorities of the company.

“We are excited to welcome Vipul to our leadership team. His rich experience of two decades at PepsiCo spanning geographies, deep understanding of consumer market and expertise in industry leading operational practices are truly invaluable. We are confident that his proven track record and extensive experience will extend MakeMyTrip’s upward trajectory,” said Rajesh Magow, Co-Founder and CEO-India, MakeMyTrip.

“MakeMyTrip is an iconic brand that has played a defining role in shaping the online travel space in India. I am extremely energised to take up my new role and have been truly impressed with the company’s institutional expertise and relentless focus on serving customers better. I look forward to drive the next phase of innovation and growth through operational excellence,” said Vipul Prakash, COO – MakeMyTrip.