Who Is Praveen Iyer, Akasa Air Co-Founder Who Resigned As Chief Commercial Officer

Last Updated:February 11, 2026, 15:08 IST

Iyer’s departure is the second high-profile exit at Akasa Air in under three years.

Praveen Iyer is the co-founder of Akasa Air, a low-cost airline launched in 2022. (Photo Credit: X)

Praveen Iyer, co-founder of Akasa Air, has stepped down as Chief Commercial Officer of the airline. Chief Information Officer Anand Srinivasan will take over the role May 1 onwards.

“Praveen has been instrumental in shaping not just Akasa’s commercial vision but the airline itself…,” said Vinay Dube, founder and CEO of Akasa Air. “We are grateful for his leadership, clarity of thought, and long-term perspective during the formative years of the airline.”

Iyer’s departure is the second high-profile exit at Akasa Air in under three years. Last year, co-founder Neelu Khatri, who led international operations and corporate affairs, also left the airline.

He has over 23 years of experience across aviation and consumer-focused businesses. His expertise lie in global operations, revenue management, network planning, alliances and partnerships, pricing, cargo sales, and ancillary revenues.

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