OYO Hotels & Homes has announced the appointment of Harshit Vyas, as the Chief Business Officer, India, effective October 01, 2019. Harshit joined OYO in 2013 as one of its first five core employees focusing on business development for OYO's first city launch in Gurgaon.
During his tenure at OYO, he led OYO’s first foray in the international market as part of which he set up a team of local nationals, tested out various business models and built relationships with asset partners in Malaysia. Prior to his elevation as the Chief Business Officer - India, he was tasked with the role of Head of West Region, leading a team of over 2000 employees. Under Harshit's leadership, OYO claims that the west region has seen a high growth trajectory and become the fastest growing and most profitable business unit for the company.
In his new role as the Chief Business Officer - India, Harshit will report into Aditya Ghosh, CEO of OYO, Hotels & Homes, India and South Asia and will be responsible to drive execution of all business metrics including supply, demand, and operations. He will have field teams across India reporting to him and will work closely with the central capability functions.
“Starting my career with OYO, it has had a great impact on my professional journey and shaped my leadership skills. Over the past five years, I have seen the organization grow exponentially and am really proud to have been one of the early members of the team that laid the groundwork. As I step into the next chapter of my journey at OYO, I would like to thank Ritesh, Aditya and all OYOpreneurs for being ever-inspiring as well as for this exciting opportunity. I look forward to working with the ground teams to strengthen our regional capabilities, drive growth, and contribute to OYO’s mission to offer quality living spaces for everyone,” Harshit Vyas said in a statement.
Harshit is an alumnus of IIT BHU and has over half a decade of experience in the hospitality industry.
“Even in the past one year, I have seen Harshit evolve continuously and become a true people leader with deep understanding of the ground realities and execution. I am confident that he will add tremendous value as part of my senior leadership team,” Aditya Ghosh, CEO, OYO Hotels & Homes, India & South Asia said.