Tata Consultancy Services has been appointed as the technology and innovation partner for the New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. Announced on July 14, 2026, this strategic partnership aims to strengthen the digital foundation for the new terminal, creating a next-generation guest experience that drives airline cost efficiencies and raises the bar for international travel at JFK.

Strategic Scope

As the strategic technology and innovation partner, TCS will support the delivery of an intelligent, digitally-enabled guest experience. The New Terminal One is a key component of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's $19 billion transformation of JFK Airport. TCS will leverage its Travel, Transport, and Hospitality (TTH) practice to build resilient, interconnected ecosystems using AI, cloud-native environments, and prescriptive analytics.

Technology Solutions

TCS will support all technology systems at the terminal, including passenger processing systems, AI-driven IT operations, infrastructure management, enterprise application support, and cybersecurity services. The solutions, developed with TCS' Cognix™ and ignio™ platforms, will provide end-to-end visibility and proactive management of key components—from passenger processing and baggage handling to terminal security.

Leadership Perspectives

Jennifer Aument, CEO of The New Terminal One, stated that the partnership aims to deliver a transformational guest experience and set new standards in airport operations. Amit Bajaj, President of North America at TCS, emphasized that airports are evolving into dynamic consumer ecosystems where AI facilitates a seamless passenger experience, helping evolve the terminal into a state-of-the-art experiential zone.

Tata Consultancy Services has appointed Ramakrishna Mohan Veeturi as Business Head – BFSI Americas - 2 and Arun Pradeep Surendra Mohan as Business Head – Travel, Transport & Hospitality, effective July 13, 2026. The appointments are on a full-time employment basis. The company disclosed these details under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Ramakrishna Mohan Veeturi brings 31 years of multi-functional experience in the financial services industry. His expertise spans P&L Management, Business Development, Customer Relationship Management, Sales, and Delivery. Prior to this appointment, he held various responsibilities at TCS, including Strategic Business Unit Management in North America, heading the Cognitive Business Operations unit globally, and managing Sales and Delivery operations in South America. Veeturi has worked across geographies including North America, APAC, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. He holds a Master of Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.

Arun Pradeep Surendra Mohan has been appointed to lead the Travel, Transportation & Hospitality (TTH) unit across EMEA and APAC. He has nearly three decades of experience specializing in building strategic partnerships and driving sustained business value. Since joining TCS in 1995, Arun has held technical, delivery, and business leadership roles across banking, insurance, telecom, hi-tech, and utilities industries. His previous roles within the TTH vertical include Delivery Lead, Business Development Lead, Client Partner, and Business Head. He holds an engineering degree in Computer Science.

The following table summarizes the key details of the appointments: