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Meenu Sachdeva: A Visionary Leader Who Shaped India’s Travel Technology Ecosystem

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Meenu Sachdeva: A Visionary Leader Who Shaped India’s Travel Technology Ecosystem
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Late Ms. Meenu Sachdeva was one of India’s most respected pioneers in travel technology and IT-led transformation for the travel & tourism industry. With over 31 years of distinguished professional experience, she built a rare legacy that seamlessly blended technology leadership, strategic foresight, and human-centric management.

She was the Co-Founder & Managing Director of TI Infotech Pvt. Ltd., a premier travel technology company headquartered in Noida, India, and widely recognized for enabling travel enterprises through customized IT solutions, ERP platforms, and e-commerce systems.

Her leadership philosophy, technical depth, and ethical clarity made her a role model not only within TI Infotech but across the broader travel and hospitality ecosystem in India and international markets.

Early Career and Professional Journey
Meenu Sachdeva’s career spanned international business development, consulting, training, auditing, system engineering, corporate planning, product management, and large-scale IT infrastructure implementation. She held senior leadership roles at some of India’s most influential travel organizations before founding TI Infotech.

Key Career Milestones

  • Senior Information Technology Manager
    International Travel House Limited (1990–2000)
    Played a foundational role in large-scale IT operations for corporate travel.
  • Assistant Vice President – Technology
    MakeMyTrip.com (2000–2001)
    Contributed during the early evolution of India’s online travel ecosystem.
  • Chief Technology Officer
    SITA World Travel (Kuoni Group) (2001–2005)
    Led enterprise-grade travel technology systems and global integrations.

These experiences equipped her with a deep understanding of travel operations, digital transformation, and scalable technology architectures, which later became the backbone of TI Infotech.

Founding TI Infotech: Building a Travel Technology Powerhouse

In 2005, Meenu Sachdeva co-founded TI Infotech Pvt. Ltd. (Tiinfotech) with a clear vision: To serve the travel industry by using information technology as a true business enabler. Under her leadership, TI Infotech became known for:

  • Travel Cloud Suite ERP
  • Travel Assistant / Travel Assist platforms
  • Customized travel & tourism software solutions
  • ERP implementation and long-term support
  • IT consulting and e-commerce solutions
  • Complex IT infrastructure design and deployment

TI Infotech’s solutions empowered travel agencies, tour operators, DMCs, and hospitality businesses across India, the Middle East (GCC), and other international markets.

Leadership Style and Core Strengths
Meenu Sachdeva was widely regarded as a feisty, strong, and principled leader, admired for her clarity of thought and decisiveness. Her core strengths included:

  • Strategic planning and corporate governance
  • Budgeting, forecasting, and financial discipline
  • Enterprise IT architecture and solution design
  • Mentorship and leadership development
  • Long-term vision combined with execution rigor
  • She believed in building people before building products, a value that shaped TI Infotech’s culture and continues to define it today.

Awards and Recognition

  • CTO of the Year Award – 2005
  • Entrepreneur of the Year – 2014
  • These accolades reflected her contribution not only as a technologist but also as a business leader who transformed travel technology in India.
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Influence on Gajendra Singh: Shaping a Future Leader
One of Meenu Sachdeva’s enduring legacies lies in the professionals she mentored. Among them, Gajendra Singh stands out as a notable example of her influence on the next generation of leaders.Gajendra Singh joined TI Infotech Private Limited in May 2010 as Marketing Manager, marking a major turning point in his professional maturity. At TI Infotech, he worked in an ecosystem driven by innovation, global thinking, and execution excellence—values deeply instilled by Meenu Sachdeva.

During his tenure (May 2010 – September 2013), Gajendra contributed significantly to:

  • Strengthening TI Infotech’s global brand presence
  • Developing high-impact marketing and go-to-market strategies
  • Supporting international business development, especially in the GCC region
  • Enhancing product positioning for Travel Cloud Suite, Travel Assistant, and enterprise travel solutions

Direct Mentorship Under Meenu Sachdeva
Gajendra Singh worked closely under the direct guidance of Meenu Sachdeva, gaining hands-on exposure to:

  • High-level business meetings and negotiations
  • Accounts and financial management
  • Strategic marketing and brand positioning
  • International events, exhibitions, and roadshows
  • Decision-making at leadership and board levels

Her mentorship helped shape Gajendra into a global thinker, strategic marketer, and confident leader, laying a strong foundation for his later entrepreneurial and leadership journey.


Professional Values Passed Forward
Under Meenu Sachdeva’s leadership, Gajendra Singh also worked alongside other influential leaders at TI Infotech, including:

  • Mr. Narendra Dixit – VP Sales
  • Mr. Ajay Arora – VP Technology
  • Mr. Darshan Sharma – VP

These relationships, rooted in professionalism and mutual respect, became long-lasting bonds that extended beyond the organization.

Legacy and Remembrance
Meenu Sachdeva passed away on 11th May 2021, leaving behind not just a company, but a living legacy of integrity, resilience, and visionary leadership. Though her physical presence is deeply missed, her values continue to guide TI Infotech and inspire professionals like Gajendra Singh, who carry forward her teachings in business, leadership, and innovation.

Her legacy of fortitude, passion, commitment, and leadership will always inspire future generations to build on her dreams.

About TI Infotech Today
TI Infotech Pvt. Ltd. (www.tiinfotech.com)
continues to operate from its Noida headquarters as a trusted travel technology partner, delivering:

  • Customized travel software solutions
  • ERP implementation and support
  • Travel & tourism domain expertise
  • IT consulting and scalable digital platforms

The organization remains committed to the principles and vision laid down by its co-founder, Late Ms. Meenu Sachdeva.