Madhavan (B.A. (Business), Georgetown University, USA., MBA, Finance & International Business, George Washington University, USA), born on 12 February 1955, was appointed as an Additional and Executive Director-Foreign Exchange for 3 years with effect from 1st May, 2000 to 30th April 2003, re-appointed for a further period of 3 years w.e.f. 1st May 2003 to 30th April 2006. He was appointed as the Managing Director of Thomas Cook (India) Limited (TCIL) with effect from 27th April 2006 and has been recently re-appointed for a further term of three years w.e.f. 1st May 2009.

He has a total experience of over 30 years. His previous assignment prior to joining TCIL was as Chief Operations & Administrative Officer of Birla Sunlife Asset Management Co. (AMC) Ltd. His expertise spans over Banking, Finance and Travel-related Foreign Exchange Management.

His responsibilities in TCIL include achievement of planned revenues through business development and growth.