Mohammed M.S BinMahfouz is the founder and CEO of Umrahme. He has been instrumental in adding the unique Umrah service to the flourishing online holidays, flights and hotels business of holidayme. With more than 23 years of experience spanning across domains like Hajj & Umrah, Travels & Tours, Hospitality, IT and Banking, Mohammed is well-known for his management & team-building skills and ability to incorporate innovative management techniques and automation process that have led to enhanced business practices, and increased productivity.
Mohammed started his career in 1996 managing “Mahfouz Travels & Tourism Co.” and “Mahfouz Aviation Co.” which has several locations in ME. In 2005 , he moved to the National Commercial Bank, Saudi Arabia as the product manager of e-commerce business , established the department and achieved its objectives which led to promoting him as the VP – Head of Payment Operations (bank-wide). In 2013 , he joined Elaf Group as VP – Travel & Tours and Hajj & Umrah.
Geet has worked in the finance and banking technology for over 15 years in building enterprise sales and marketing structures across the Middle East. He has worked with large multinationals throughout his career and has established excellent business connections. He also enjoys reading and exploring the potential of new technologies. He draws from this wide-ranging experience as he focuses on building holidayme as the leading brand of choice across the Middle East and South East Asia for personalized holiday travel for customers of the region.
An avid traveler, Geet has been to more than 70 countries. His extensive travel experience and business acumen led Geet to identify the immense opportunity that existed in outbound online travel. He then set out with the vision to create a simplified platform that would enable travelers to plan and book a complete holiday experience in just a few clicks.
Geet holds a Master’s in Business Administration from Symbiosis University, Pune and has completed Owner President Management program at Harvard Business School in 2023. He is also a member of the Young Presidents Organization, UAE and provides services as the Forum chair for the chapter.
Manvendra Roy, our Chief Commercial Officer, boasts two decades of expertise in Online Revenue & Traffic generation, Product Management, Supplier Relationships, Affiliate Marketing, and Strategic Partnerships. His career spans B2B and B2C digital business, showcasing deep knowledge in e-commerce, technical innovation, and impactful collaborations.
Notably, Manvendra played a key role in enhancing Holidayme’s platform, engineering the dynamic packaging engine and Flight API. His strategic mindset and collaborative approach forged impactful partnerships, elevating the brand’s presence through co-op marketing campaigns with Tourism Boards.
As a visionary leader, Manvendra introduced a groundbreaking travel distribution platform, showcasing his ability to drive complex projects and foster valuable business relationships. Beyond commercial leadership, he excels in managing product portfolios, optimizing processes, and leveraging analytical acumen for business strategies. Manvendra, an IIM Calcutta alumnus, stands out for his transformative impact and strategic leadership.
Anand brings a wealth of experience in the B2B travel technology realm, with a remarkable track record.
In his previous roles, Anand played a pivotal role as the Chief Commercial Officer at Travel Designer Group (Rezlive.com), where he helped enable consistent growth in sales. He has also built a B2B travel platform as the CCO of 2Hub Travel.
At Traveazy, Ananad is responsible for positioning holidayme as a go-to product in the B2B travel technology space, relaunching the website with innovative features and is responsible for leading the international expansion across the Middle East and other regions.
His educational background includes a PGPX from the Indian Institute of Management and a Bachelor of Engineering from Anna university
Megha Bhalla is part of the founding team of Traveazy, from it’s holidayme days and has been with the organization since its inception. As with any start-up, she wears multiple hats and is responsible for its corporate structuring, People & Culture. Her prime responsibility is to ensure the smooth functioning of all locations through the establishment of legal entities, ensuring local compliance, and building up policies and processes.
Megha comes with over 20 years of experience in the Middle East of which 14 years were in the banking industry with organizations like Barclays and Citibank. Having been associated with international organizations for majority of her career, she aspires to create a similar standard of work culture at Traveazy.
Megha has completed her Engineering in Computer Science and has an MBA specializing in International Trade. She is also an ICF-accredited certified coach.