Mahendra Pokhriyal
Regional Representative
India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka
With over three decades of extensive experience in the aviation industry, I have had the opportunity to handle and manage a range of key portfolios including Airport Operations, Passenger Ground operations, Air Cargo Operations, Cargo Sales and Marketing, Cargo Compliance & Audit, Cold Chain Management, Cargo Pricing and Capacity Control, Cargo Revenue & Load Optimization and Cargo Interline Management including Road Feeder Services (RFS). My expertise is well supported by my strong academic background, having earned a bachelor’s degree in commerce, Management Graduate Diploma in Corporate Leadership from Emirates Aviation College in Dubai, a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management from All India Institute of Management – Chennai, Post Graduate Diploma in Human Rights from Indian Institute of Human Rights – New Delhi, an MBA in Supply Chain and Air Transport Management from National Institute of Management – Mumbai. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. degree (2021-2024) in Aviation Management, focussing on Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) under UDAN from Himalayiya University, Dehradun – Uttarakhand – India.
In addition to my professional experience and academic qualifications, I am author of the book “You Can Design Your Life” (available on Amazon) which provides insights and strategies for personal and professional growth. As a certified trainer by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) – Skill India, I have significantly contributed to the professional development within the Aviation Sector as part time Sr. faculty member at JBS Academy, affiliated with Kaushalya – Skill Development University in Ahmedabad and also conducted Corporate training to different Organizations to meet their specific training requirements in the areas of Airline Ground Operations, Air Cargo & Supply Chain Management, e-commerce, freight forwarding and Logistics management.
My leadership roles have included serving as a member of the logistics committee at the Gujarat Chambers of Commerce and Industry – Ahmedabad (2019-20 & 2020-2021), and Chairman, Air Cargo Forum India (ACFI) – Ahmedabad Chapter (2021 – 2024).
I strongly believe in continuous learning and therefore, I devote my free time in reading, writing and teaching to learn, unlearn and relearn to keep the pace with today’s dynamic and fast changing times.