Vikrant Kumar Jaitley

Former Indian Army Officer, Chief Executive Officer

Indian

Latest News about Vikrant Kumar Jaitley

03/11/2025

Celina Jaitly filed a petition in the Delhi High Court on 3-4 November 2025 seeking government intervention in her brother Vikrant's detention in the UAE, which had lasted over a year. The court issued notices to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) requesting a status report. The MEA informed the court that Vikrant had received consular access in May, June, August, and September 2025, and that communication with his wife was ongoing, though specific charges remained undisclosed.

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BiographyVikrant Kumar Jaitley is a distinguished former Indian Army officer and veteran paratrooper from the Indian Army's 3 Para Special Forces. He is a fourth-generation soldier who served for 20 years before transitioning to the private sector. Currently, he serves as Chief Executive Officer of Mātiti Group in Dubai, a firm specializing in trading, consultancy, and risk management services. He is recognized for his leadership, gallantry commendations, and contributions within both the armed forces and corporate sectors.

Physical Stats & More

Height6' (182 cm)
Eye ColorLight Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolsKendriya Vidyalaya (Science) (1998-1999)
Colleges/Universities
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
  • University of Glasgow, Scotland
  • Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India
  • The Wharton School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Indian Military Academy, Dehradun
Degrees
  • B.Tech. (Information & Technology) from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (1999-2003)
  • International Relations and Political Affairs from University of Glasgow (2014)
  • Master of Arts (International Relations and National Security Studies) from Annamalai University (2014-2016)
  • Strategic Management from The Wharton School (2019-2020)

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
ReligionHinduism
CasteBrahmin

Relationships & More

SisterCelina Jaitly (actress, former Miss India)

Family

FatherLate Colonel V. K. Jaitly (retired from the Indian Army)
MotherLate Meeta Jaitly (child psychologist)
SiblingsCelina Jaitly

Career

Career Progression
  • Vikrant began his career as a Regional Operations Manager and Team Commander in the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) and served from December 1999 to August 2007.
  • He led a high-risk operation in Kashmir and worked as Deputy Chief of Operations on various projects until March 2009.
  • Vikrant managed training operations and played significant roles in the Parachute Regiment, receiving multiple commendations for his service.
  • After leaving the military in 2016, he transitioned to the business sector as co-founder and CEO of Mātiti Group in the UAE, focusing on consultancy and risk management.
  • He was commissioned into the Indian Army on 15/12/2001 following training at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun and retired as Major in December 2021 after 20 years of service.
  • In March 2018, he co-founded Mātiti People, a part of Mātiti Group.
  • He served in high-conflict zones including Jammu and Kashmir and India's North-East region, participating in counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism missions.
  • From September 2007 to March 2009, he worked as Deputy Chief of Operations on projects in the Indian Subcontinent and the Middle East, including service in Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan as part of the United Nations force in Lebanon.
  • He worked as a Project Manager for a UNICEF English Language Program in South Lebanon under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
  • He co-founded Mātiti Group with Charul C Jaitly, serving as CEO and Managing Partner since November 2016.
  • From October 2017 to May 2018, he served as Vice President of Strategy and Operations at Eagle Hunters Global in Dubai.
  • In January 2017, he became a member of the Project Management Institute at Mātiti Group.
  • In January 2018, he began working as the CEO and Managing Partner of Activity Network in Mumbai, India.
  • In May 2018, he began working part-time at Mātiti Green, a consulting firm focused on long-term government projects in India.
  • Commissioned into the Indian Army on 15/12/2001 following rigorous training at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun, assigned to the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces).
  • Served as Regional Operations Manager and Team Commander in the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) from December 1999 to August 2007.
  • Led high-risk counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir and India's North-East region.
  • Worked as Deputy Chief of Operations from September 2007 to March 2009 on projects in the Indian Subcontinent and the Middle East, including service in Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan as part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
  • Served as Project Manager for a UNICEF English Language Program in South Lebanon under UNIFIL.
  • Retired from active service in December 2021 as a Major after 20 years of service.
  • Relocated to the UAE in 2016 and joined Mātiti Group as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner.
  • Co-founded Mātiti Group with Charul C Jaitly, focusing on trading, consultancy, and risk management services.
  • Began working as CEO and Managing Partner of Activity Network in Mumbai, India in January 2018.
  • Co-founded Mātiti People in March 2018, a division of Mātiti Group.
  • Worked part-time at Mātiti Green from May 2018, a consulting firm focused on long-term government projects in India.
Awards
  • Army Commander Commendation by Govt of India (2011)
  • Chief of The Army Staff(COAS) Commendation Gallantry by Indian Army (2007)
  • Chief of The Army Staff (COAS) Commendation for Gallantry by Indian Army (2007)

Favourites

Hobbies
  • Playing golf
  • Squash
  • Horse riding

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Vikrant Kumar Jaitley is the fourth generation in his family to serve in the military.
2. He worked as a volunteer project manager at UNICEF after his military service.
3. In 2008, he was seriously injured in a road accident while serving in Madhya Pradesh, leading to significant media attention.
4. He is fluent in multiple languages: English, Urdu, Gujri, Punjabi, and Hindi.
5. Colleagues have described him as a disciplined and respected professional who seamlessly adapted to civilian life after military service.
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