Ritesh Agarwal

OYO’s Ritesh Agarwal Checks in to Bharat’s Early-Stage Startup Ecosystem With Venture Catalysts

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Aimed at supporting Indias growing startup ecosystem, Ritesh Agarwal will step in as an advisor and work closely with the countrys largest incubator, Venture Catalysts, to promote entrepreneurship across tier 1, 2 and 3 cities.

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  • Aimed at supporting Indias growing startup ecosystem, Ritesh Agarwal will step in as an advisor and work closely with the countrys largest incubator, Venture Catalysts, to promote entrepreneurship across tier 1, 2 and 3 cities.
  • India is a growing startup ecosystem and needs experienced people to come forward to collectively grow the ecosystem and make the country atma nirbhar bharat (self reliant India).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200818005367/en/
    (L-R) Dr Apoorv Ranjan Sharma, founder of Venture Catalysts, and Ritesh Agarwal (Photo: Business Wire)
    Having started his journey as an entrepreneur at a young age, Ritesh realises the importance of mentorship and guidance.
  • He fondly remembers how people across the startup ecosystem have played important and strategic roles in enabling OYOs sustained growth and expansion.

OYO Hotels & Homes announces the Appointment of Dr. W. Steve Albrecht as Non-Executive Director on the Board

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO, June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- OYO Hotels & Homes today announced the appointment of Dr. W. Steve Albrecht as non-executive director on the company's Board of Directors.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- OYO Hotels & Homes today announced the appointment of Dr. W. Steve Albrecht as non-executive director on the company's Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Albrecht is a former president of the American Accounting Association and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Steve to OYO's board of directors," said Ritesh Agarwal, Founder and Group CEO, OYO Hotels & Homes.
  • Opening its doors in 2013, OYO Hotels & Homes, a young hotel startup, today is the world's leading chain of hotels and homes.

OYO Hotels & Homes Announces the Appointment of Troy Alstead as Independent Member of the Board

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Friday, May 1, 2020

OYO Hotels & Homes today announced the appointment of Troy Alstead as an independent member of the companys board of directors.

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  • OYO Hotels & Homes today announced the appointment of Troy Alstead as an independent member of the companys board of directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200501005407/en/
    OYO Hotels & Homes Announces the Appointment of Troy Alstead as Independent Member of the Board (Photo: Business Wire)
    As an independent member of the Board, Troy will play a supervisory role and provide guidance to the Founder and the management on key business decisions.
  • He is also on the Board of Topgolf Group Ltd, Harley-Davidson Inc, and Levi Strauss & Co.
    We are delighted to welcome Troy to OYOs board of directors, said Ritesh Agarwal, Founder and Group CEO, OYO Hotels & Homes.
  • Opening its doors in 2013, OYO Hotels & Homes, a young hotel startup, today is the worlds leading chain of hotels and homes.

Ritesh Agarwal, Founder & Group CEO, OYO to forego 100% of his annual salary, and the executive leadership team to take voluntary salary cuts

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Thursday, April 2, 2020

In this unprecedented and difficult period, Ritesh Agarwal, the Founder & Group CEO, OYO Hotels & Homes, has decided to forego 100% of his salary for the rest of the year.

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  • In this unprecedented and difficult period, Ritesh Agarwal, the Founder & Group CEO, OYO Hotels & Homes, has decided to forego 100% of his salary for the rest of the year.
  • This would be effective April 2020 and the entire company is standing together to tide over these times.
  • Commenting on the development, Ritesh Agarwal,Founder&GroupCEOsaid,"The current situation the world over is deeply concerning to each and every one of us.
  • I am grateful to my leadership team, that have also taken pay cuts and support the company during these tough times.

Ritesh Agarwal, Founder & Group CEO, OYO to Forego 100% of His Annual Salary, and the Executive Leadership Team to Take Voluntary Salary Cuts

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Thursday, April 2, 2020

In this unprecedented and difficult period, Ritesh Agarwal, the Founder & Group CEO, OYO Hotels & Homes, has decided to forego 100% of his salary for the rest of the year.

Key Points: 
  • In this unprecedented and difficult period, Ritesh Agarwal, the Founder & Group CEO, OYO Hotels & Homes, has decided to forego 100% of his salary for the rest of the year.
  • This would be effective April 2020 and the entire company is standing together to tide over these times.
  • Commenting on the development, Ritesh Agarwal, Founder & Group CEO said, The current situation the world over is deeply concerning to each and every one of us.
  • I am grateful to my leadership team, that have also taken pay cuts and support the company during these tough times.

OYO Hotels & Homes Offers Free Stays to Medical Personnel Fighting the Spread of COVID-19

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020

OYO Hotels & Homes is opening the doors to its hotels and offering free stays to doctors, nurses and other medical first responders who are helping in the fight against Coronavirus (Covid-19).

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  • OYO Hotels & Homes is opening the doors to its hotels and offering free stays to doctors, nurses and other medical first responders who are helping in the fight against Coronavirus (Covid-19).
  • All of us at OYO are grateful for the bravery and sacrifices all the medical personnel are making to save lives and stop the spread of Covid-19, said Ritesh Agarwal, Founder and Group CEO, OYO Hotels & Homes.
  • To all the medical personnel fighting this disease on the front lines, we welcome you and we cant be grateful enough, concluded Agarwal.
  • ABOUT OYO HOTELS & HOMES:
    Opening our doors in 2013, OYO Hotels & Homes, a young hotel startup, today is the worlds leading chain of hotels and homes.

OYO Hotels & Homes Offers Free Stays to Medical Personnel Fighting the Spread of COVID-19

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020

NEW YORK, March 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- OYO Hotels & Homes is opening the doors to its hotels and offering free stays to doctors, nurses and other medical first responders who are helping in the fight against Coronavirus (Covid-19).

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  • NEW YORK, March 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- OYO Hotels & Homes is opening the doors to its hotels and offering free stays to doctors, nurses and other medical first responders who are helping in the fight against Coronavirus (Covid-19).
  • "All of us at OYO are grateful for the bravery and sacrifices all the medical personnel are making to save lives and stop the spread of Covid-19," said Ritesh Agarwal, Founder and Group CEO, OYO Hotels & Homes.
  • "To all the medical personnel fighting this disease on the front lines, we welcome you and we can't be grateful enough."
  • ABOUT OYO HOTELS & HOMES:
    Opening our doors in 2013, OYO Hotels & Homes, a young hotel startup, today is the world's leading chain of hotels and homes.