Priveen Raj Naidu Founder & Chief Executive Officer Reapra Aviation Partners Priveen was half of the two-man team that set up AirAsia (Asia's leading Low Cost Carrier) in Singapore back in 2003. After setting up the operational bit, he moved onto a regional commercial role focusing on all aspects of internal and external branding. Post AirAsia, Priveen worked with several brands that have redefined social norms. He has worked with various Multinational Corporations to improve Organisational Development and Corporate Brand Positioning. Priveen graduated from the National University of Ireland, Dublin with a First Class Honours in Marketing. Priveen’s passion for aviation and change gave birth to Reapra Aviation Partners.

Priveen Raj Naidu

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Reapra Aviation Partners

Priveen was half of the two-man team that set up AirAsia (Asia's leading Low Cost Carrier) in Singapore back in 2003. After setting up the operational bit, he moved onto a regional commercial role focusing on all aspects of internal and external branding. Post AirAsia, Priveen worked with several brands that have redefined social norms. He has worked with various Multinational Corporations to improve Organisational Development and Corporate Brand Positioning. Priveen graduated from the National University of Ireland, Dublin with a First Class Honours in Marketing.

Priveen’s passion for aviation and change gave birth to Reapra Aviation Partners.

Lek Ning Regional Vice President - Business Development and Solutions Reapra Aviation Partners Ning started working in the aviation industry in 2010 and has since gained a wealth of experience. She spent 3 years in dnata where she rotated to different divisions including Commercial, Ground Services and Cargo Services. After, she joined Yangon Aerodrome Co. Ltd in Myanmar as an Operations Manager. She planned and opened the new international and domestic terminal buildings in Yangon as well as managed the international and domestic airlines accounts at Yangon International Airport. Post Yangon, Ning spent some time in SITA as a Customer Account Representative handling Changi Airport Group (CAG) as her main customer account. She acted as the “Opportunity Lead” on all customer opportunities from the development of the business strategy (approach and process) and plan, through to the opportunity’s closure. She now oversees all airport developments in Reapra Aviation Partners.

Lek Ning

Regional Vice President - Business Development and Solutions

Reapra Aviation Partners

Ning started working in the aviation industry in 2010 and has since gained a wealth of experience. She spent 3 years in dnata where she rotated to different divisions including Commercial, Ground Services and Cargo Services. After, she joined Yangon Aerodrome Co. Ltd in Myanmar as an Operations Manager. She planned and opened the new international and domestic terminal buildings in Yangon as well as managed the international and domestic airlines accounts at Yangon International Airport.

Post Yangon, Ning spent some time in SITA as a Customer Account Representative handling Changi Airport Group (CAG) as her main customer account. She acted as the “Opportunity Lead” on all customer opportunities from the development of the business strategy (approach and process) and plan, through to the opportunity’s closure.

She now oversees all airport developments in Reapra Aviation Partners.

David-Jonathan Chan Corporate Strategy Associate REAPRA David joined REAPRA in August 2017, and brings 7 years of experience in the Aviation industry to the group. Prior to REAPRA, he had worked on industry development and incentives at the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and as a business development manager with Singapore Technologies Aerospace. At Singapore Technologies Aerospace, David was responsible for strategy development of the company’s airframe maintenance and aviation training & services clusters, as well as the creation of business plans for greenfield projects in the fields of unmanned aerial vehicles, and airframe maintenance in emerging markets. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering.

David-Jonathan Chan

Corporate Strategy Associate

REAPRA

David joined REAPRA in August 2017, and brings 7 years of experience in the Aviation industry to the group. Prior to REAPRA, he had worked on industry development and incentives at the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and as a business development manager with Singapore Technologies Aerospace.

At Singapore Technologies Aerospace, David was responsible for strategy development of the company’s airframe maintenance and aviation training & services clusters, as well as the creation of business plans for greenfield projects in the fields of unmanned aerial vehicles, and airframe maintenance in emerging markets.

He graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering.

Viknesvaran Goppal Country Head - Malaysia Reapra Aviation Partners Viknesvaran is an expert in Community Development with excellent public relations skills and experience working within the government & non-profit sector. He has taken up various roles in project management as well as strategy implementation. He works with the team in the capacity of the country head in Malaysia with the vast networks he has created for himself.

Viknesvaran Goppal

Country Head - Malaysia

Reapra Aviation Partners

Viknesvaran is an expert in Community Development with excellent public relations skills and experience working within the government & non-profit sector. He has taken up various roles in project management as well as strategy implementation. He works with the team in the capacity of the country head in Malaysia with the vast networks he has created for himself.

Jun Haranaga Chief Technical Officer REAPRA Jun founded SPARK X LAB, a REAPRA subsidiary company, in November 2015. He has vast experience in the Technology and Engineering sectors and held several Chief Technical Officer roles at companies such as Bracket, Piece of Cake and AGRIBUDDY Ltd. Jun’s career began at Yahoo Japan where he spent 3 years from 2001. Jun has personally created a variety of web services including the handmade product marketplace, Cooboo, which was acquired by GMO Pepabo. Jun graduated with a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Aoyama Gakuin University, Japan. Jun works with Priveen on developing solutions and IT innovations in the airline and airport space.

Jun Haranaga

Chief Technical Officer

REAPRA

Jun founded SPARK X LAB, a REAPRA subsidiary company, in November 2015. He has vast experience in the Technology and Engineering sectors and held several Chief Technical Officer roles at companies such as Bracket, Piece of Cake and AGRIBUDDY Ltd. Jun’s career began at Yahoo Japan where he spent 3 years from 2001. Jun has personally created a variety of web services including the handmade product marketplace, Cooboo, which was acquired by GMO Pepabo. Jun graduated with a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Aoyama Gakuin University, Japan.

Jun works with Priveen on developing solutions and IT innovations in the airline and airport space.

Brayden Lai Vice President - Corporate Strategy and Development Reapra Aviation Partners As a passionate aviation professional, Brayden graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering. he has worked in various technical and regional commercial roles with Pratt & Whitney, DHL Express and Shell Aviation. Throughout his career he had the opportunity to work with many aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul and Original Equipment Manufacture companies around the region like Lufthansa Technik, Garuda GMF AeroAsia, LionAir Group, Philippines Airlines, AirAsia, Malaysian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, SIA Engineering Company, ST Engineering, FedEx and OEM companies like Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, Rolls-Royce and GE. He also holds an MBA in Strategic Management from the University of Western Australia. Brayden now handles all strategic development and interests of Reapra Aviation Partners.

Brayden Lai

Vice President - Corporate Strategy and Development

Reapra Aviation Partners

As a passionate aviation professional, Brayden graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering. he has worked in various technical and regional commercial roles with Pratt & Whitney, DHL Express and Shell Aviation. Throughout his career he had the opportunity to work with many aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul and Original Equipment Manufacture companies around the region like Lufthansa Technik, Garuda GMF AeroAsia, LionAir Group, Philippines Airlines, AirAsia, Malaysian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, SIA Engineering Company, ST Engineering, FedEx and OEM companies like Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, Rolls-Royce and GE. He also holds an MBA in Strategic Management from the University of Western Australia.

Brayden now handles all strategic development and interests of Reapra Aviation Partners.

Wai Lynn Country Head - Myanmar Reapra Aviation Partners Lynn pursued her education in Aerospace Engineering and Physics. She landed her first job in the aviation industry and moved on to take a new challenge by assuming a planning and commercial role for South East Asia and the Pacific Islands with one of the biggest food companies in the world. She is now based in Myanmar. In her personal capacity, she manages a commercial retail project for one of the biggest conglomerate groups in Myanmar.

Wai Lynn

Country Head - Myanmar

Reapra Aviation Partners

Lynn pursued her education in Aerospace Engineering and Physics. She landed her first job in the aviation industry and moved on to take a new challenge by assuming a planning and commercial role for South East Asia and the Pacific Islands with one of the biggest food companies in the world. She is now based in Myanmar. In her personal capacity, she manages a commercial retail project for one of the biggest conglomerate groups in Myanmar.

Arifalina Zahrah Aviation Executive Reapra Aviation Partners Arifa comes from a family of aviators and is a second generation aviator. Having done her diploma in Aviation Management & Services with Temasek Polytechnic, Arifa has always known that aviation has been her calling. Arifa has done several Airport projects that center around aviation security namely in Security Awareness for Changi Airport Group. She has experience in the security aspect of baggage handling and airport security audits. Arifa now heads all internal and external communications, media relations and supports in the company's business development efforts.

Arifalina Zahrah

Aviation Executive

Reapra Aviation Partners

Arifa comes from a family of aviators and is a second generation aviator. Having done her diploma in Aviation Management & Services with Temasek Polytechnic, Arifa has always known that aviation has been her calling.

Arifa has done several Airport projects that center around aviation security namely in Security Awareness for Changi Airport Group. She has experience in the security aspect of baggage handling and airport security audits.

Arifa now heads all internal and external communications, media relations and supports in the company's business development efforts.

James Bitanga Chief Legal Officer & Head of Joint Ventures REAPRA James joined REAPRA in August 2016, bringing with him extensive investment and business experience in the Digital Media, Marketing, and Technology space across Asia and North America. Prior to REAPRA, James was a consultant for Axiom, mainly focusing on negotiating large technology transactions and partnerships on behalf of some of the largest global companies. He previously held a similar role with IBM Singapore. Legally trained, James spent years as a securities litigator in New York followed by a stint with the Philippine Supreme Court. He completed his Juris Doctor Degree from Boston College Law School and Bachelor of Science in Communications Technology Management from Ateneo de Manila University. James is a member of the New York Bar.

James Bitanga

Chief Legal Officer & Head of Joint Ventures

REAPRA

James joined REAPRA in August 2016, bringing with him extensive investment and business experience in the Digital Media, Marketing, and Technology space across Asia and North America. Prior to REAPRA, James was a consultant for Axiom, mainly focusing on negotiating large technology transactions and partnerships on behalf of some of the largest global companies. He previously held a similar role with IBM Singapore. Legally trained, James spent years as a securities litigator in New York followed by a stint with the Philippine Supreme Court. He completed his Juris Doctor Degree from Boston College Law School and Bachelor of Science in Communications Technology Management from Ateneo de Manila University. James is a member of the New York Bar.

Michael Lee Corporate Strategy Associate REAPRA Michael brings commercial strategy and industry insights to Reapra Aviation Partners. Prior to joining the company, he was a Consumer & Market Knowledge Manager at Procter & Gamble. In this role, he led strategy for a portfolio of brands within the Fabric and Home Care sector in Asia, advising on growth and turnaround opportunities, investment optimization, and data and analytics strategy. He also has finance background from HSBC Debt Capital Markets where he was involved in the largest capital markets transaction in Philippines at the time. He graduated from Ateneo de Manila University with a Bachelors in Science in Management Engineering and Minor in Financial Management.

Michael Lee

Corporate Strategy Associate

REAPRA

Michael brings commercial strategy and industry insights to Reapra Aviation Partners. Prior to joining the company, he was a Consumer & Market Knowledge Manager at Procter & Gamble. In this role, he led strategy for a portfolio of brands within the Fabric and Home Care sector in Asia, advising on growth and turnaround opportunities, investment optimization, and data and analytics strategy. He also has finance background from HSBC Debt Capital Markets where he was involved in the largest capital markets transaction in Philippines at the time. He graduated from Ateneo de Manila University with a Bachelors in Science in Management Engineering and Minor in Financial Management.

Pavan Bitragunta (AvMP) Country Head - India, Nepal & Sri Lanka Reapra Aviation Partners Pavan is a seasoned aviation strategy & management professional. He was responsible for conducting international competitive bids, change management and operations management in airports for over 13 years with the GMR Airports infrastructure conglomerate. He has a vast work experience built on robust pillars of formulating strategies, business development and operations excellence through innovative approaches and has also managed cultures in South Asia, South East Asia, Latin America & Europe. Pavan holds the "Ne Plus Ultra" Qualification in Aviation Management by Massey University, New Zealand. His qualifications and work experience has assisted him to successfully complete and ascertain an official Stanford – IATA Aviation Management Professional designation (AvMP).

Pavan Bitragunta (AvMP)

Country Head - India, Nepal & Sri Lanka

Reapra Aviation Partners

Pavan is a seasoned aviation strategy & management professional. He was responsible for conducting international competitive bids, change management and operations management in airports for over 13 years with the GMR Airports infrastructure conglomerate.
He has a vast work experience built on robust pillars of formulating strategies, business development and operations excellence through innovative approaches and has also managed cultures in South Asia, South East Asia, Latin America & Europe. Pavan holds the "Ne Plus Ultra" Qualification in Aviation Management by Massey University, New Zealand. His qualifications and work experience has assisted him to successfully complete and ascertain an official Stanford – IATA Aviation Management Professional designation (AvMP).

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