Group Concorde names Praveen Narayanan, Ralph Van Eijk to key roles
As VP-Asia Pacific, Praveen Narayanan will focus on strengthening and expanding Group Concorde’s overseas stations, while also assuming broader commercial responsibilities.

Praveen Narayanan and Ralph Van Eijk
Group Concorde today announced two leadership appointments with Praveen Narayanan named Vice President, Asia Pacific, and Ralph Van Eijk appointed Chief Airline and Marketing Officer, effective 1st September 2025.
In this role, Praveen will focus on strengthening and expanding Group Concorde’s overseas stations, while also assuming broader commercial responsibilities.
“Praveen has been a cornerstone of Group Concorde’s international expansion over the past several years. His efforts have been instrumental in establishing the company’s strong presence across the Asia-Pacific region and laying the foundation for sustained global success. With his extensive industry expertise and forward-thinking approach, Praveen will continue to drive the Group’s growth strategy and solidify its leadership position in the region,” reads the release.
Established in 1985, Group Concorde is an aviation service provider representing over 40 international airlines across cargo and passenger domains, with a strong presence in the Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
Meanwhile, Ralph will oversee and manage all business development and group marketing activities globally.
“Having been closely associated with Group Concorde in recent years, Ralph brings proven leadership and strategic vision that will accelerate the company’s growth across multiple geographic markets,” it reads.
Commenting on the appointments, Prithviraj Singh Chug, CEO, said: “Praveen has played a pivotal role in building our Asia-Pacific operations and creating a robust international footprint. His new leadership role underscores our commitment to strengthening growth across key markets. We are equally excited to welcome Ralph into his expanded role, where his expertise will further elevate our global business development and marketing capabilities. With this enhanced leadership structure, Group Concorde is well-positioned to achieve new milestones and deliver greater value to our partners and stakeholders worldwide.”