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Sanjiv Kapoor Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 14, 2026 • 3 min read

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BirthplaceKolkata, West Bengal, India

ProfessionBusinessperson

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseUpasna Kapoor

FamilyChildren: Shiv Kapoor (son), Joya Kapoor (daughter); has a sister

Sanjiv Kapoor Biography

Sanjiv Kapoor is an Indian business executive with a long career in aviation and hospitality. A Dartmouth and Wharton alumnus, he has held senior roles at

Early life and background

Sanjiv Kapoor was born in Kolkata, West Bengal, and spent his school years at La Martiniere in Lucknow. He completed a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from Dartmouth College in 1990 and went on to earn an MBA in Strategic Management from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, in 1996.

Career

Kapoor’s professional life spans technology, consulting, aviation and hospitality. Early in his career he worked at Oracle in California, where he held roles including Senior Product Line Manager and sales consultant and supported the company’s early efforts to establish an India office.

He moved into the airline sector in the late 1990s, joining Northwest Airlines in St. Paul/Minneapolis as a senior manager. Over nearly six years there he worked across finance, corporate planning, alliances, cargo, MRO and procurement.

Kapoor then transitioned to strategy consulting with Bain & Company, serving in Singapore and later taking leadership responsibilities across Dallas, Moscow and London. He led the firm’s airline practice in Asia and Europe and managed relationships with major global clients.

Between consulting roles he served as Senior Director at Temasek Holdings in Singapore, working on portfolio and value management and advising on aviation-related investments. In 2011 he became CEO of GMG Airlines in Dhaka, working as an independent consultant for Beximco Corporation.

From November 2013 to October 2015 Kapoor was Chief Operating Officer of SpiceJet, where he focused on pricing and marketing initiatives. In March 2016 he joined Vistara (Tata SIA Airlines Ltd.) as Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer, overseeing strategy, marketing, network planning and commercial operations. During his tenure Vistara expanded its fleet from nine to 45 aircraft and received recognition as a leading full-service carrier in India.

In July 2021 Kapoor was appointed President of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts. Shortly thereafter, in March 2022 he was named CEO of Jet Airways as the airline prepared to relaunch operations under new promoters. At the time of his appointment Jet Airways’ leadership described Kapoor as an experienced aviation professional who would help rebuild the airline; Kapoor himself spoke of restoring the carrier as a people-focused, customer-oriented airline.

Public profile

Kapoor is active on social media and noted for his engagement with aviation industry events and policy discussions. He is frequently invited as a speaker and panellist at industry conferences and academic forums and has advised on aviation policy in India.

Personal life

Kapoor is married to Upasna Kapoor; the couple married on 19 February 1992 after a long relationship. They have two children: a son, Shiv Kapoor, and a daughter, Joya Kapoor. He has a sister. Personal interests cited include listening to music, playing cricket, photography, travel and reading.

Latest updates

In early 2022 Kapoor left The Oberoi Group to return to aviation and accepted the role of CEO at Jet Airways as the carrier planned to restart services following a multi-year suspension. At the time of his appointment he expressed enthusiasm for returning to the industry and for working with a team assembled by the airline’s promoters to relaunch operations.

Physical attributes

Kapoor is described as having black eyes and salt-and-pepper hair.

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Recent Work

Chief Executive Officer, Jet Airways

Appointed CEO in March 2022 as the airline prepared to relaunch under new promoters.

2022
President, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts

Named president in July 2021; left the role prior to joining Jet Airways.

2021
Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer, Vistara

Led strategy, marketing and network planning; oversaw growth of the fleet from 9 to 45 aircraft.

2016-2019
Chief Operating Officer, SpiceJet

Served as COO from November 2013 to October 2015, implementing pricing and marketing strategies.

2013-2015
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Career Highlights

  1. CEO of Jet Airways (appointed March 2022)
  2. President of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts (appointed July 2021)
  3. Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer at Vistara (2016–2019)
  4. Chief Operating Officer of SpiceJet (2013–2015)
  5. CEO of GMG Airlines (2011–2012)
  6. Senior roles at Bain & Company and Temasek Holdings
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