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Global travel-tech unicorn OYO has appointed Sonal Sinha as the Chief Executive Officer of G6 Hospitality, the American motel firm it recently acquired from Blackstone Real Estate. The acquisition, completed in December 2024, added 1,500 franchised hotels across the United States and Canada to OYO’s portfolio, significantly strengthening its presence in North America.
According to OYO, the combined entity is expected to generate a gross booking value of approximately USD 3 billion, with G6 Hospitality, which operates the popular Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands, contributing USD 1.7 billion. The company stated that integrating G6’s portfolio with OYO’s existing operations would create significant synergies and drive international growth.
Sonal Sinha’s Leadership at G6 Hospitality
OYO’s Founder & Group CEO Ritesh Agarwal expressed confidence in Sinha’s leadership, stating, “Sonal has been instrumental in driving OYO’s international business to new heights. His deep understanding of our operations and proven track record of enhancing business performance make him the ideal leader to spearhead G6 Hospitality while maintaining the strong momentum of our global business.”
A chartered accountant by education, Sonal Sinha joined OYO in 2015. In his role as Chief Financial Officer, International Business, he led initiatives to improve business margins and established critical financial frameworks for tax, accounting, and reconciliation. He will continue to report to Gautam Swaroop, CEO – International, OYO.
Leadership Transition at OYO
Meanwhile, OYO’s Chief Growth Officer, Kavikrut, is stepping down from his role at the company to take over as CEO of T-Hub, India’s largest startup incubator and Telangana’s dedicated center for fostering entrepreneurship.
Commenting on Kavikrut’s departure, Ritesh Agarwal said, “Having been with us since our early startup days, Kavikrut has helped shape our culture and growth trajectory through both challenging times and periods of great success. His vision and leadership have left a mark, and while we’ll miss his presence, I am delighted that he has chosen to pursue a role that will add immense value to Telangana and India’s tech and startup ecosystem.”
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