Co-Founder Story

Rajesh Magow and his path at MakeMyTrip

The chartered accountant who became the operating head of MakeMyTrip.

Rajesh Magow is a co-founder and Group CEO of MakeMyTrip. He is a chartered accountant by training.

Before MakeMyTrip he worked at Voltas, Aptech and Quantum. A 2006 announcement said he joined MakeMyTrip.com as Chief Financial Officer.

MakeMyTrip began in 2000 with a focus on US-India travel and started India operations in 2005. Magow became CEO of the India business in 2013 and Group CEO in 2020.

He ran the company through the 2016 to 2017 merger with the Ibibo Group, which brought in Goibibo and redBus. The company has listed on Nasdaq since September 2010.

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What is Rajesh Magow's education?

Rajesh Magow is a chartered accountant, qualified through the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Where did Rajesh Magow work before MakeMyTrip?

He worked at Voltas and Aptech, then at Quantum, before joining MakeMyTrip.

When did Rajesh Magow become CEO of MakeMyTrip?

He joined as Chief Financial Officer in 2006. He became CEO of the India business in 2013 and Group CEO in 2020.