Ex-Thomas Cook Group Chairman joins JKH Board

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Madhavan Menon

Former Chairman of Thomas Cook Group Madhavan Menon has been appointed to the Board of John Keells Holdings (JKH) as an Independent Non-Executive Director from 1 July.

Menon joined Thomas Cook India in 2000 as the Executive Director responsible for the foreign exchange business, and stepped up to the position of Managing Director in January 2006, Chairman and Managing Director in January 2016, and Executive Chairman effective July 2023. He retired as Executive Chairman in May 2025 after 25 years with the Thomas Cook Group.

Menon completed his MBA from George Washington University and undergraduate degree from American University of Beirut. He has a varied background, having commenced his career in banking and financial services at Grindlays Bank, Citibank and Emirates Bank, and Birla Sun Life Asset Management Company.

During his tenure, Thomas Cook India has made several acquisitions, noteworthy being Kuoni’s Destination Management Specialists across 17 countries and the acquisition of Digiphoto Entertainment Imaging (DEI), one of the world’s leading imaging solutions and services providers. Additionally, he facilitated the purchase of the Thomas Cook Brand in 2018.

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