OYO hires Anil Goel as Chief Technology Officer

India's largest network of branded hotels OYO has announced the appointment of Anil Goel as Chief Technology Officer.

Goel joins the Leadership team at OYO and will help in providing technological assistance to the Company's overall business operations.

As another landmark for OYO, the appointment is pivotal to maintain the Company's momentum in India as it advances its offerings in the hospitality segment.

Goel will be responsible for outlining the technological roadmap and cohesively integrating it with OYO's business strategy, simultaneously identifying new opportunities, managing the R&D department, monitoring technological and social trends, communicating the technology plan to partners, management and employees, while maintaining current information regarding technology standards.

A result-oriented technology executive, Goel brings on board more than 20 years' experience in building complex software applications/systems, technology infrastructure and businesses to drive revenue growth, expand the customer base and boost profitability.

Additionally, he has a proven track record in implementing technology solutions for various businesses, including e-Commerce, mobile, online gaming, media and subscriptions, call centre monitoring and analytics, travel, telecommunication, insurance, transportation and manufacturing.

Prior to joining OYO, he was associated with Amazon.com as the Global Head of Technology (CTO) for the Customer Returns and Reverse Logistics business.

Goel is considered a seasoned tech professional with in-depth knowledge in strategic planning, building and extending large software systems and infrastructure.

The additional skills include team management, technical architecture, design, product management, program management and project management for high availability, high volume transactional systems, web sites and online and mobile applications.

"We are extremely excited to welcome Anil to OYO. We have witnessed tremendous growth during the past year and are poised at the cusp of significant transformation. Anil’s leadership, vast knowledge and diverse experience will provide added heft to the overall technology drive required in scaling up to meet and deliver the next phase of expansion at OYO." said Founder and CEO OYO, Ritesh Agarwal.

"OYO has created history through a revolutionary and disruptive business model that had not been attempted anywhere in the world. The complexities in delivering end-to- end stay solutions for guests and innovative and intuitive partner-management- systems along with the strong reliance on Tech to drive business, makes this a great opportunity to contribute to OYO’s future growth and evolution. I look forward to working with OYO’s vibrant and talented teams." said Chief Technical Officer OYO, Anil Goel on his appointment.