RateGain Travel Technologies has announced the appointment of Parijat Tiwari as executive vice president and general manager – distribution. In his new role, Tiwari will be responsible for leading the global strategy, innovation, and growth of RateGain’s distribution business. This move comes as RateGain continues to strengthen its vision of making global travel more connected, real-time, and impactful through technology.

Tiwari brings over 17 years of rich experience in strategy, operations, and digital transformation, having worked across diverse sectors. Prior to joining RateGain, he served as senior vice president at Paytm, where he played a key role in automating operations using AI, scaling merchant networks, and managing operational risk to enhance trust in digital payments. His earlier leadership journey also includes roles at BCG, where he worked on commercial strategy for the Asia-Pacific region and helped set up a center of excellence for Business Intelligence and Analytics.

He has also contributed to strategic growth and transformation at organisations such as Fliplearn, AskmeBazaar, and Cairn Oil & Gas. With foundational consulting experience at firms like BCG, Kearney, and Inductis, Tiwari has led large-scale programs across industries such as energy, banking, and ecommerce. He holds an MBA in Strategy and Finance from IIM Calcutta and a B.Tech in Information Technology from Harcourt Butler Technical University.

Parijat’s appointment is seen as a timely step for RateGain as its Distribution platform plays a growing role in helping hotels improve connectivity, drive smarter channel performance, and boost revenue through real-time, AI-driven decision-making.

Bhanu Chopra, founder and managing director of RateGain, expressed confidence in the appointment: “Parijat brings a rare combination of strategic vision, operational expertise, and a strong grasp of how AI can transform distribution at scale. As we continue to reimagine travel through intelligent automation and real-time decision-making, his leadership will be key to expanding our global footprint and delivering greater value to our partners.”

Sharing his thoughts on the new role, Tiwari said, “I’m excited to join RateGain at a time when AI, automation, and real-time data are fundamentally reshaping travel. I look forward to contributing to RateGain’s mission of building the world’s most valuable AI-powered travel platform by driving growth, innovation, and efficiency across our global distribution ecosystem.”