Sabre Corporation , a leading global travel technology company, today announced the appointment of Maneesh Jaikrishna as Vice President and General Manager, Airline IT Solutions, Asia Pacific. With nearly three decades of leadership experience in the airline and travel technology industry, Maneesh brings deep knowledge of the Asia Pacific aviation landscape, having worked extensively across this fast-evolving region. His appointment reflects Sabre’s strong commitment to accelerating growth and innovation in Asia Pacific—a key strategic market for the company. Maneesh also brings a valuable wider perspective, having led operations across the Middle East and Africa.
Maneesh is a respected thought leader in the travel and transport technology space, known for championing collaboration, digital transformation, and customer excellence. He has held senior leadership roles at companies including SITA and, most recently, biometrics business Vision-Box – leading high-growth initiatives and building strong customer ecosystems by aligning technology and innovation with commercial value. He is recognized as a people-centric, strategic leader who delivers results and builds long-term value.
In his new role, Maneesh will lead Sabre’s airline technology business across Asia Pacific, focusing on strategic growth, deepening customer engagement, and market expansion. He will drive adoption of Sabre’s innovative portfolio of airline IT solutions that empower carriers to modernize retailing, boost ancillary revenues, and improve operations through intelligent, data-driven decision-making.
“Maneesh joins Sabre at a pivotal time for the aviation industry,” said Darren Rickey, Senior Vice President, Commercial and Services, Airline IT, Sabre. “His deep regional expertise, customer focus, leadership experience and passion for innovation will play a key role in helping our airline partners across Asia Pacific transform their operations and deliver better outcomes for travellers and businesses alike.”
“I am honoured to take on this role and lead Sabre’s airline business in Asia Pacific,” Maneesh Jaikrishna said. “The region represents a powerful combination of growth, innovation, and diversity. I look forward to working closely with our customers and partners to help them thrive in a rapidly evolving travel landscape.”
