Management
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Parikshat Laxminarayan Managing Director & Co-founder
Parik has a background in finance, business development, and international tennis. Prior to completing his MBA at INSEAD, in France and Singapore, Parik led several consulting projects and, in collaboration with Alex Metzler, crafted the business plan which became Enchanting-Asia. An avid international traveler himself, Parik has a compelling passion for tourism in Asia and a comprehensive knowledge of the its numerous attractions. |
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Alexander Metzler Managing Director & Co-founder
Before joining INSEAD, where he completed his MBA with distinction and met future business partner Parik Laxminarayan, Alex worked as a project leader (specializing in marketing and sales strategies) at Monitor Group, a top-tier strategy consulting firm. Alex has extensively traveled through Asia and loves sharing his passion for the region.
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Ranjana Kishanani Travel Consulting Manager Back to top
Having acquired a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Ranjana's career began with Mphasis and HSBC before making the transition into the travel industry. The daughter of avid travelers, and she has followed their well-tread paths since childhood. Speaking with guides, identifying their expectations, and providing superior service are some of her strengths. Her aim is to ensure that her team creates suitable itineraries for our guests so that everyone who visits India and Asia returns with a satisfied smile!
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Vivek Krishnan Kutty Reservations and Operations Manager
Delivering upon the promise of custom tailored travel requires the highest level of interpersonal and operational skills and knowledge - which is where Enchanting Travels' Reservations and Operations manager Vivek Krishnan Kutty plays an invaluable role. After receiving his degree in Hotel Management and Hospitality Administration, Vivek joined the company during the first year of business and has helped build our reputation for excellence by helping to deliver exceptional custom travel experiences to thousands of guests. Since the beginning he has engaged in the management and development of our reservations and operations teams and has overseen the expansion of new destinations and hospitality partners. Today, Vivek applies his distinct interpersonal and management skills to Enchanting's reservations and operations across India, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, and the Maldives.
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Sarika Chopra Manager - Trip Coordination Back to top
Sarika started as an Interior Designer in India, then moved to the US and worked in different travel companies for 3.5 yrs, where she was mainly into travel consulting and planning the air-travel. Back in India, she worked for a UK based flight services company, taking care of their operations and sales. She joined Enchanting-India in 2006 and is currently managing the English Trip Coordination Team. Never once losing her calm even in dire circumstances is one of her strengths as a Trip Coordinator.
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Rajesh Kanna Manager - Accounting
Rajesh joined Enchanting-Travels in September 2007 as a key member of the accounting and finance team at Enchanting-India. After earning his Master’s Degree in Communications in his hometown of Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, Rajesh has spent almost a decade in Accounts. He is also an avid cricket player and fan.
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Padma Basethi Manager - FinanceBack to top
Padma earned her Master's Degree in commerce from Goa University with Accounts & Finance as her specialization. Following postgraduation, she worked in finance, but soon found that the travel industry was her calling, as it brought her into contact with many colleagues from diverse backgrounds and countries. Padma joined Enchanting-Travels in the year 2007 and has been managing the global accounts division since then. An avid reader and traveler, Padma brings a cheerful disposition and unwavering professionalism to her role in the Bangalore office.
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Consultants
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Prathima Rijhwani Senior Travel ConsultantBack to top
After completing her graduation in finance, Prathima embarked on a career in financial and client services, first with Motorola and later with Citibank, before moving on to an extensive and successful stint in portfolio management and financial advisory with Allegro Capital Advisors. A strong client servicing background and underlying passion for travel finally brought about her move to travel consulting in Enchanting-Asia.
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Megan O'Hanlon Travel Consultant
Raised in Hawaii, Megan discovered her passion for travel at a young age. Her thirst for adventure has taken her to more than 30 countries around the world, but her fascination with Asia, its striking landscapes, exotic culture, and friendly people brought her back time and time again. With a background in customer service and a desire to share her love of travel, Megan has joined the Enchanting-Travels team in hopes of sharing her regional expertise and travel know-how to help you design the trip of your dreams.
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Trip Coordinators
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Neetu Lall Trip CoordinatorBack to top
After studying mathematics at the University of Delhi, Neetu completed a four-year German course at the Goethe-Institut. Her love of travel and prior experience in the travel industry, working with European Hotels, brought her to Enchanting-Asia where she co-ordinates with guests during their visits and ensures a flawless and a wonderful experience for them.
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