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Ganesh Baskaran

Chief Product & Technology Officer

Ganesh joined arrivia with nearly two decades of experience leading product and technology teams across the travel, fintech, blockchain, gaming, cloud computing and ecommerce industries. He is responsible for overseeing arrivia’s global product strategy and technology roadmap, with a focus on building scalable solutions that drive partner value and enhance the member experience resulting in business growth. He is a hands-on AI builder and envisions reshaping arrivia’s products/services and technology organizations by leveraging AI.

Professional Background

Ganesh joined arrivia with nearly two decades of leadership experience in product management and technology innovation. His career spans travel, fintech, blockchain, gaming, cloud computing, and e-commerce, where he’s known for building scalable systems that accelerate growth and strengthen partner performance.

Before joining arrivia, Ganesh led the B2B product portfolio at Expedia Group, supporting major brands such as Amex, Chase, Walmart+, AARP, Delta, and United Airlines. Under his leadership, the business grew from $18 billion in gross bookings to a $33 billion run rate. He achieved this by improving partner onboarding, expanding product capabilities, and applying AI, machine learning, and fintech solutions to optimize operations.

He has also held executive roles at Twitch (Amazon), Core Scientific, and Woot, where he built high-performing cross-functional teams, launched new platforms, and drove product innovation from concept to market. Throughout his career, Ganesh has led over 15 successful product launches and large-scale digital transformation initiatives in both startup and enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

At arrivia, Ganesh oversees global product strategy and technology operations. He directs platform engineering, product development, and system architecture to deliver scalable solutions that create long-term value for partners and enhance the member experience.

A hands-on AI innovator, Ganesh is driving the integration of artificial intelligence across arrivia’s technology stack—transforming how products are built, deployed, and optimized. His leadership continues to position arrivia as a technology-driven organization focused on innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth.

Educational Information

MBA, Foster School of Business
University of Washington

B.A., Birla Institute of Technology And Science, Pilani
Computer Science & Biological Sciences