Cleartrip CEO Sandeep Murthy said, "Cleartrip views technology as a key business enabler and intends to be a technology leader. Technology will be a key component of our competitive advantage and we will use it extensively to achieve our business objectives and drive change in the Indian Travel industry. We intend to minimize capital allocation and business risks by following two distinct approaches to technology deployment - speed by simplicity and speed by flexibility. Thomas' role is fundamental in helping us achieve this level of competence."

Thomas comes to Cleartrip.com with 16 years of expereince, with a specialisation in infrastructure management and knowledge management. Prior to joining Cleartrip, he spent three years as technology head in Lionbridge Technologies Private Limited, where he was involved in directing a newly developed Global Infrastructure service line and a division of the ADM (Application Development and Maintenance) Group. Prior to that he was working with Investment Research and Information Services Limited as the chief technology officer.