Branavan Aruljothi | Country Head - Mekong
Booking.com

Branavan Aruljothi currently serves as the Country Head for Mekong at Booking.com. His career, initially rooted in publishing, saw him join Booking.com in 2015 to drive content strategy for Southeast Asia. Transitioning from a foundational editorial role, Branavan leveraged his innate leadership and interpersonal skills to guide commercial teams in Malaysia and Singapore. He subsequently relocated to Thailand to assume leadership of Booking.com’s operations for Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Myanmar. Throughout his diverse career, Branavan has been instrumental in significant regional achievements for Booking.com, notably contributing to the company's post-COVID recovery initiatives and driving substantial growth within the alternative accommodation sector. Holding a Master of Arts in Inclusive Education, Branavan is a dedicated advocate for inclusion and diversity. His commitment to fostering welcoming and safe environments is further underscored by his role as Asia-Pacific Chairperson for Booking.com’s wellbeing steering committee.