November 18: OYO Hotels, a fast growing chain of hotels in South Asia, has appointed Aditya Ghosh as the CEO for India and South Asia. Issuing a statement, OYO said that his appointment will be effective from December 1.

“This appointment comes as a part of the company’s efforts to continue to invest in and attract world-class leadership, in the wake of its focus to drive accelerated growth in its home markets - India and China,” the statement said.

According to the hotel, Ghosh is a proven professional with over 21 years of experience and is entrusted with the responsibility to oversee and grow OYO Hotels business in South Asia, which will include, India, Nepal, and the other upcoming markets in the region.

He will focus on continuing to drive growth while delivering high-quality customer experience and sustained yields for asset owners.

Commenting on the appointment, Ritesh Agarwal, founder and group CEO of OYO Hotels and Homes, said, ‘’In the last five years, OYO Hotels and Homes expanded its global footprints to over 500+ cities in seven countries, from Indonesia to the UK, with China and India as home markets. As we grow our business, we feel it is essential to continue to invest in building one of the most influential leadership teams and bringing in professionals with an entrepreneurial mindset and from diverse backgrounds, that can help lead the next wave of growth at OYO Hotels.”