Mitesh Bhowan
@miteshbhowan
I build commercial platforms, grow revenue, and lead operating model transformation.
What I'm looking for
Profile
Commercial and business transformation leader with over 15 years driving revenue growth, key account expansion and operating model change across travel, financial services, insurance and mobility. Track record spans full P&L ownership and rebuilding commercial platforms from the ground up, having led this scale of change in both founder-led businesses and large corporate portfolios alike. Comfortable operating across geographies and time zones, having led distributed teams spanning South Africa and Qatar and worked with international governance bodies. Based in Johannesburg, South Africa and open to remote leadership roles.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
General Manager
XL Nexus Travel
Dec 2025 - Present (9 months)
Leading the next phase of growth and operational maturity across corporate, government, leisure, and in-house travel segments. Accountable for overall business performance including commercial strategy, operations, people, systems, and customer experience.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Esade Business School
Emerging Leadership Programme, Leadership
2023 - 2023
Completed the Emerging Leadership Programme in 2023.
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Commerce Honours, Financial Planning
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Financial Planning.
University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Commerce, Finance and Economics
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce with majors in Finance and Economics.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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