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Oriental Hotels Ltd has appointed two new Independent Non-Executive Directors — Mr. Venkatesh Rajagopal and Mr. Suraj Krishna Moraje — effective May 5, 2026, for a term of 5 years each. Both appointments are subject to shareholders' approval. Mr. Rajagopal is a former IPS officer and founder of Celebrity Fashions and Indian Terrain brands, with leadership roles in CII and Madras Management Association. Mr. Moraje is a former CEO of Quess Corp and a former McKinsey Managing Partner with an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad, and founder of the Eka Fellowship and Beyond Trees. Both directors confirmed they have no relationships with existing board members and are not debarred from holding directorship.
The appointment of two seasoned independent directors with diverse backgrounds in business leadership, governance, and public service could strengthen the board's expertise and independence, which is generally viewed positively by investors.