Praveen Kumar Mankala

Praveen Mankala has joined the team as Associate Manager Consultant, bringing with him deep expertise in data-driven retail strategy and consumer behavior analysis.

Prior to joining, Praveen was associated with GMR Airports, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the commercial performance of duty-free operations. By translating passenger footfall patterns and transactional data into actionable insights, he contributed to redefining how premium retail performs at scale within airport environments.

Driven by curiosity and a strong analytical mindset, Praveen is particularly interested in understanding why consumers choose certain brands and how retail experiences can be designed to resonate with both business travelers and leisure passengers. His work reflects a powerful blend of statistical rigor and retail intuition, developed through years of analyzing consumer behavior in high-pressure, high-impact settings.

Praveen’s skill set includes predictive modeling using R, data-led decision-making, and crafting brand narratives that deliver measurable commercial outcomes. At his core, he is a problem-solver who finds purpose in uncovering insights hidden within data and transforming them into strategies that drive meaningful business results.

Praveen’s analytical depth, strategic perspective, and consumer-centric approach make him a valuable addition to the Bridgegap team.