Oriental Hotels Limited Appoints Venkatesh Rajagopal and Suraj Krishna Moraje as Independent Directors
Oriental Hotels Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Venkatesh Rajagopal and Mr. Suraj Krishna Moraje as directors, with both individuals serving in an independent capacity following approval at the company's Annual General Meeting held on July 30, 2026.The appointments grant both professionals a five-year term, commencing from May 05, 2026, and concluding on May 04, 2031.
Key details regarding the newly appointed Independent Directors are summarized below:
| Director Name | DIN | Role | Term of Appointment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Venkatesh Rajagopal | 00003625 | Independent, Non-Executive Director | May 05, 2026 to May 04, 2031 |
| Mr. Suraj Krishna Moraje | 08594844 | Independent, Non- Executive Director | May 05, 2026 to May 04, 2031 |
Both directors are confirmed as unrelated to the company's existing board members.
Professional Profiles of Appointed Directors
Venkatesh Rajagopal
Mr. Venkatesh Rajagopal brings a distinguished background in public service and entrepreneurship. He previously served in the Indian Police Service (IPS) from 1979 to 1989, including a role as Superintendent of Police, Kanpur. After transitioning into business, he founded Celebrity Fashions in 1989 and subsequently launched Indian Terrain in 2000, which has developed into a recognized menswear brand. Mr. Rajagopal currently serves as the Executive Chairman of both professionally managed companies and has been actively involved with industry bodies, including serving as President of the Madras Management Association (MMA) and holding leadership roles within the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). He is also a member of the World Presidents' Organization (WPO), Chennai Chapter.Suraj Krishna Moraje
Mr. Suraj Krishna Moraje is described as a cross-sector leader, investor, and entrepreneur. His initiatives include founding the Eka Fellowship, an organization dedicated to enabling economic and social mobility for students, and Co-Founding Beyond Trees, a land restoration company. Mr. Moraje’s professional history includes serving as CEO of Quess Corp, a listed business services company, where he led significant organizational transformation. Prior to his time at Quess, he spent over two decades with McKinsey & Company, holding leadership positions in its Africa and Philippines operations. He serves on the boards of various corporate and nonprofit organizations.ORIENTHOT Stock Price Movement
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