Thrillophilia Elevates Rajdeep Mandrekar to Chief Technology Officer, Powering Its AI-First Travel Vision
New Delhi, August 29, 2025 — Thrillophilia, India’s leading multi-day tour technology platform, has announced the promotion of Rajdeep Mandrekar to the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This significant advancement underlines the company’s increasing focus on leveraging technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver personalized and innovative travel solutions tailored specifically for Indian millennials and Gen-Z travelers.
Engineering the Future of Travel Technology
Rajdeep Mandrekar’s elevation to CTO marks a pivotal chapter in Thrillophilia’s ongoing transformation. Over the last six years, Rajdeep has played an instrumental role in evolving the company from a primarily sales-driven travel business to a tech-first, AI-centric platform. His efforts included addressing longstanding technical challenges, developing scalable infrastructure to support tours and activities, and now championing the development of an in-house large language model (LLM)-powered personalization engine.
In his new leadership role, Rajdeep will oversee the company’s engineering, data analytics, and platform development initiatives. His primary mission will be to ensure Thrillophilia remains agile, scalable, and user-friendly. Emphasizing rapid innovation, strategic experimentation, and intelligent automation, Rajdeep aims to push the boundaries of user-centric travel technology.
Abhishek Daga, Co-Founder of Thrillophilia, expressed his enthusiasm about the promotion, stating, “When Rajdeep joined, the tech backbone was fragile. Few would have stayed through those early years, but he persisted, built, and believed. Today, seeing him step into the CTO role is one of my proudest moments. His appointment will enable us to redefine travel through AI and personalization—a testament to our belief in homegrown leadership and transformative technology.”
Reflecting on his appointment, Rajdeep Mandrekar shared, “I am honored to lead Thrillophilia’s technology strategy at such an ambitious inflection point. My focus is clear: to make Thrillophilia a truly tech-first organization by building scalable systems, driving AI-powered innovation, and fundamentally changing how people discover and book travel. The future of travel is being written here, and I’m excited to lead that transformation.”
Strategic Vision and Team Expansion
Under Rajdeep’s guidance, Thrillophilia’s team of over 50 dedicated technologists will accelerate the company’s mission to solidify its tech-first identity. The focus will be on advancing AI-driven personalization capabilities, scaling AI-powered multi-day touring platforms, and delivering memorable travel experiences that resonate deeply with Indian travelers globally.
About Thrillophilia
Thrillophilia stands as India’s premier multi-day tour operator, offering more than 10,200 itineraries across over 70 countries and 200 Indian destinations. The company is built on a mission to personalize travel experiences at scale and currently serves millions of monthly users. Having completed over 3.9 million tours, Thrillophilia operates at the nexus of travel, AI, and experience design, continuously innovating to meet evolving traveler expectations.
Disclaimer: This article is based on a press release provided by PNN. The Tribune assumes no responsibility for the content’s accuracy or completeness.
