Wishing Mr. Vishal Jairath greater responsibilities and exciting challenges in this impressive new chapter!
Skylane, the forward-thinking B2G platform reshaping how governments manage visa operations, has brought seasoned leader Vishal Jairath on board as Chief Operating Officer and Head of the Government Vertical. Beginning July 2025, Jairath will lead Skylane’s mission to digitise and humanise global mobility using artificial intelligence, automation, and trusted digital systems.
With over three decades of cross-sector experience under his belt, including twenty pivotal years at VFS Global, Jairath joins Skylane with a vision that blends innovation with integrity. His strategic insights and operational mastery have made him a cornerstone in the evolution of global visa ecosystems, particularly across Africa, South Asia, China, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific. At VFS, he played a key role in establishing strong, compliant government partnerships and building scalable visa processing systems that are now considered benchmarks in the industry.
At Skylane, Jairath’s focus is to elevate digital visa infrastructure by driving intelligent, AI-enabled transformations that eliminate inefficiencies, reduce vulnerabilities, and deliver seamless user experiences. His aim is to ensure that every interaction in the visa process becomes faster, safer, and rooted in transparency.
“We are redefining what visa infrastructure can and should be,” said Jairath. “My priority is to lead with strategic clarity and build trust through intelligent automation and robust risk controls. Our vision is to help governments deliver swift, secure decisions without compromising on user experience or ethical standards.”
Founder and CEO of Skylane, Mohak Nahta, added, “Vishal’s deep expertise, global credibility, and strategic vision are accelerating our ability to scale thoughtfully and responsibly. He’s been instrumental in positioning Skylane as the gold standard for digital visa infrastructure.”
Having also worked across industries such as hospitality, retail, and infrastructure, Jairath brings a panoramic view of operations and transformation. With his appointment, Skylane strengthens its commitment to building next-generation government services that are ethical, efficient, and designed with the citizen at the centre.
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