Deep Kalra
Deep Kalra (born 1969) is an Indian businessman. He is the founder and chairman of MakeMyTrip, an online travel company.[1][2]
Deep Kalra | |
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| Born | Hyderabad, India |
| Education | St. Stephen's College, Delhi; IIM Ahmedabad (MBA) |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Founder of MakeMyTrip |
Early life and education
Kalra was born in 1969 in Hyderabad, India.[1] He studied at St. Stephen's College, Delhi, and earned an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.[1]
Career
Kalra worked at GE Capital and AMF Bowling before founding MakeMyTrip in 2000.[1] MakeMyTrip grew into India's largest online travel agency, listing on the Nasdaq stock exchange in 2010.[1] He continues to serve as the company's chairman, guiding its expansion across flights, hotels and holiday packages.[1]
He founded MakeMyTrip in 2000 after stints at ABN AMRO and GE Capital.[3][4]