Neethu’s Group has elevated Riyas MM to the position of Group Chief Executive Officer, marking a new phase in his leadership journey as the diversified group looks to strengthen its presence across education, travel and tourism, entertainment, and media.
In his new role, Riyas will oversee the Group’s overall strategy, business growth, operations, and expansion. His mandate will include building scalable businesses, exploring new markets, and strengthening the Group’s international positioning across its diverse portfolio.
Riyas moves into the Group CEO role after serving as Vice President at Engati, where he was responsible for global sales and business development. During his tenure, he worked on developing strategic partnerships and building high-performing teams, gaining experience in scaling businesses and driving revenue growth across international markets.
His career also includes experience as Co-Founder of Santa International Academy, as well as leadership responsibilities in digital product strategy and alliances at Vodafone Idea Limited. Earlier, he held roles at Idea Cellular Ltd across project management, strategy and operations, and business development.
Riyas began his corporate career with a summer internship at Hindustan Unilever Limited, where he gained early exposure to brand development and digital initiatives. Over the years, his professional journey has expanded across sales, business development, digital transformation, strategic partnerships, and business building.
His elevation comes as Neethu’s Group continues to operate across multiple sectors, making strategic leadership and scalable business models increasingly important to its expansion plans. Riyas’ experience across technology, education, telecommunications, and business development brings a cross-sector perspective to the Group’s leadership.
With a career focused on revenue growth, digital transformation, partnerships, and market expansion, Riyas is expected to play a central role in shaping Neethu’s Group’s next phase of growth and strengthening its position across domestic and international markets.
