Mr. E.M. Najeeb is a renowned entrepreneur and industry strategist with over four decades of proven leadership across tourism, healthcare, logistics, infrastructure, and strategic consulting. As the Founder Chairman and Managing Director of Airtravel Enterprises India Limited (ATE Group), he has been a key force in shaping the travel and tourism ecosystem in India and the GCC region since 1976.
Through his visionary leadership, ATE Group has evolved into a diversified enterprise with successful ventures in hospitality, aviation support services, trading, real estate, information technology, event management, and healthcare. Mr. Najeeb also serves as Executive Director of KIMS Healthcare Management Limited, where he leads business development and strategic operations, contributing significantly to the group’s growth as a trusted healthcare provider across the region.
A trailblazer in fostering public-private partnerships in the tourism sector, Mr. Najeeb was instrumental in the founding of the Kerala Travel Mart (KTM) Society—now one of India’s most prominent tourism promotional platforms. As a past President and current Finance Committee Chairman of KTM, he continues to shape collaborative policy frameworks and elevate South India’s presence on the global tourism map. He also serves as an expert member of the National Tourism Advisory Council (NTAC) of India, further amplifying his influence on national tourism development.
His deep expertise in tourism management, destination marketing, infrastructure development, and strategic partnerships directly enhances the operational strength and market positioning of Gitpac Consultancy Services (GCS). Mr. Najeeb’s presence within GCS brings invaluable industry insight, regional experience, and a visionary outlook that aligns with GCS’s mission of delivering high-impact financial, business, and advisory solutions across sectors. His leadership supports GCS’s long-term strategy, drives client confidence, and helps the firm expand its consulting footprint both in the UAE and across South Asia.
Beyond his business achievements, Mr. Najeeb is also a respected academic contributor, environmental advocate, and philanthropist. Actively involved in youth empowerment initiatives and curriculum development in tourism and management, he blends professional excellence with a deep sense of social responsibility—making him a dynamic force behind GCS’s growth and values-driven approach.
