By Mewati Sitaram
Yatra Online Limited, India announced the appointment of Dr. Anup Wadhawan as an Independent Director of the Company. His appointment is effective April 1, 2024, for a tenure of three consecutive years. Yatra Online is
India’s largest corporate travel services provider and the third largest online travel company.
Dr. Wadhawan holds over four decades of extensive experience in international trade, finance, development administration, public administration, academics, international development organizations, the private sector, arbitration and conciliation. He has vast policymaking experience at the national level in commerce and finance and at the provincial level in urban development. He also has forest and environment, rural development, law and order, land revenue administration, education, and annual expenditure planning.
Dr. Wadhawan is currently serving as an Independent Director on the Board of various companies that includes Cred Avenue Securities Private Limited, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited and Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Limited. He is also acting as an Advisory Board Member of Association of Small & Medium Knowledge Industries (ASMKI), GoodGovern, a corporate governance entity.
Dhruv Shringi, Whole-time Director and CEO of Yatra Online Limited on Dr. Wadhwan’s appointment says “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Wadhawan to our Board of Directors. His extensive experience and proven leadership will be instrumental as we navigate the evolving landscape of the travel industry and pursue our strategic objectives. I truly believe, given his experience and passion, that he will be an invaluable addition to our board of directors.”
Dr. Wadhwan, commenting on his appointment said “I am honoured to join the very distinguished Yatra Online team as an Independent Director. It is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company that is at the forefront of revolutionizing the travel industry. Together, I am confident we will achieve remarkable growth and success, delivering exceptional value to customers and stakeholders alike.”
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