Mumbai, 13th May 2026 – The Access Group, one of the world’s leading providers of business management software, today announced the appointment of Shashikant Shimpi (Shashi) as Managing Director, India, for the Hospitality Division. The appointment marks a significant milestone in The Access Group’s APAC growth journey, bringing dedicated senior leadership to a market the company sees as central to its future, both as a fast-growing opportunity for STAAH, an Access company and the region’s leading hospitality technology platform, and as a world-class hub for technology talent, particularly in artificial intelligence. Shashi joined the business in May 2026 and will lead The Access Group’s India operations across both fronts.

Shashi is a seasoned global executive with 25 years of experience in digital transformation, business scaling, and client success. He has successfully established three Global Capability Centres from the ground up, scaling each to more than a thousand professionals across multiple geographies. He joins from RunDTC, where he served as global COO, and has previously held senior leadership roles at Dentsu, Isobar and Tata group companies. Recognised for his ability to translate vision into scale and create long-term value for clients, Shashi brings deep expertise in P&L management, strategic planning, and scaling organisations through both organic and inorganic growth. He was named Business Leader of the Year by the World Leadership Congress.

India is one of the world’s fastest-growing travel and tourism markets, with an expanding base of independent and chain hotels actively seeking modern, integrated technology to improve distribution, optimise revenue, and elevate the guest experience. STAAH, an Access company, has built meaningful traction in this market over many years, and The Access Group now aims to build substantially on that foundation, offering Indian hoteliers access to a broader and more powerful suite of solutions backed by global scale and resources.

Beyond the commercial opportunity, India’s world-class technology talent ecosystem, and particularly its growing strength in AI-related disciplines, also makes it a strategically important base for capability development within the wider Hospitality division.  Shashi’s remit will include developing exceptional talent in India that can contribute to the Divisional  product and technology ambitions.

“India is an exciting near term growth market for us in the accommodation software space. Through STAAH, an Access company, we already have a substantial footprint with hoteliers across the country, and as we prepare to bring Access Evo to India, our AI-powered platform that empowers hospitality businesses to focus on what truly matters, from answering the biggest strategic questions to completing everyday tasks, having world-class leadership on the ground is critical. Shashi is exactly the right person to lead The Access Group in India.

” Louise Daley, Head of Hospitality APAC, The Access Group Commenting on his appointment, Shashikant Shimpi, Managing Director, India, The Access Group, said, “Joining The Access Group at this point in its India journey is a tremendous opportunity. We have a strong foundation through STAAH, an Access company, and the broader Access platform opens up possibilities that support even greater options for our customers to grow their businesses and support their employees to do more. My priority will be to build a team that is deeply connected to The Access Group’s mission, bring in the best talent India has to offer, and ensure our customers across the region have a technology partner they can genuinely rely on.”

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Biju Mathews brings over 32 years of leadership experience across enterprise technology, analytics platforms, digital commerce, media, and EV mobility ecosystems. He has led organizations through growth inflection points, strategic resets, and business model transitions, building scalable, institution-driven enterprises. With a strong track record of stabilizing and scaling businesses operating under margin pressure and complex delivery environments, his expertise spans enterprise strategy, fundraising, partnerships, and operational transformation — including transitioning companies from services-led models to platform-driven, SaaS and analytics-based revenue streams, with a consistent focus on value creation, capital efficiency, and predictable financial performance.

Commenting on the appointment, Chanakya Bellam, Director, AION-Tech Solutions, said, “AION-Tech is entering a pivotal phase of evolution as we sharpen our focus on platform-led growth and long-term value creation. Biju brings clarity of vision, operational maturity, and the leadership depth required to steer the organization through this next chapter. The Board looks forward to working closely with him as we continue to strengthen our strategic positioning and execution focus”

Prior to joining AION-Tech, Biju served as Chief Executive Officer of ETO Motors Pvt. Ltd., where he played a pivotal role in positioning the company as a pioneer in clean mobility solutions. Under his leadership, ETO strengthened EV deployment capabilities, expanded fleet operations, and forged strategic partnerships that enhanced operating efficiency and long-term viability in a capital-intensive ecosystem.

Sharing his perspective on joining the company, Biju Mathews, President & CEO, AION-Tech Solutions, said, “Technology and data are increasingly central to how enterprises make decisions, drive resilience, and create measurable impact. AION-Tech has a strong foundation and significant opportunity to scale its analytics and platform-led capabilities. I look forward to working closely with our teams and stakeholders to strengthen execution discipline, enhance delivery predictability, deepen client relationships, and build sustainable long-term value.”

Before ETO Motors, Biju spent over eight years in the online e-commerce sector with Abhibus, where he served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). He led business development, sales, marketing, and operations, working closely with the Board and senior leadership to scale the platform, strengthen execution discipline, expand service offerings, and institutionalize performance frameworks that supported sustainable growth in a competitive digital marketplace.

Earlier in his career, he spent nearly two decades in leadership roles at the Indian Express Mumbai Group, where he served as Vice President and was responsible for business and financial management of operating units, organizational restructuring, revenue strategy, and operating model transformation. His experience across both asset-light digital platforms and infrastructure-linked operating businesses provides a balanced perspective on scaling innovation while managing operational complexity and risk.

Known for his comprehensive and practical management style, strong boardroom presence, and focus on accountability-driven cultures, Biju has consistently guided organizations from founder-dependent structures toward institutionally robust, process-driven enterprises. His appointment signals AION-Tech’s commitment to strengthening governance maturity, enhancing execution clarity, and accelerating its transition toward scalable, platform-driven growth.

With this appointment, AION-Tech Solutions reinforces its commitment to disciplined expansion, digital transformation, and sustainable value creation.

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DAKSH (Development of Aspiration, Knowledge, Succession & Harmony) is a first-of-its-kind flagship leadership development initiative jointly conceptualized by SCOPE and CBC that aims at equipping high-potential executives, expected to assume Board level positions with advanced leadership capabilities, strategic thinking, and a comprehensive understanding of emerging industry dynamics.

The third batch of DAKSH, anchored by ISB as the Knowledge and Academic Partner, will focus on developing leadership capabilities across key domains such as strategic decision-making, governance and risk management, stakeholder ecosystem navigation, digital transformation, and leading large organizations in a dynamic environment.

The signing of this agreement marks another significant milestone in DAKSH, SCOPE and CBC’s flagship leadership program for PSEs, further strengthening their shared vision of building enduring leadership capacity across India’s PSEs.

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