HYDERABAD — Hyderabad-based start up incubator T-Hub has appointed Kavikrut as its new chief executive officer, the Telangana government  announced today.

Kavikrut, who previously served as chief growth officer at OYO for 10 years, will take up his new role on 10 March. During his tenure at OYO, he was instrumental in expanding the company's operations across more than 100 cities in India and spearheaded its expansion into Japan in 2018 through partnerships with Yahoo! Japan and SoftBank.

The appointment reinforces Telangana's commitment to strengthening its position as a hub for entrepreneurship and innovation. T-Hub has supported over 2,000 startups to date through its programmes, providing global market access and industry collaborations.

Telangana government special chief secretary for information technology, electronics & communications and industries & commerce departments Jayesh Ranjan said: "Kavikrut's passion for startups, global experience, and hands-on operational skills make him the ideal leader for T-Hub."

Before his role at OYO, Kavikrut began his career as a healthcare startup founder and held positions at Amazon and Piramal Group. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and an MSc in Finance from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani.

Upon his appointment, Kavikrut, who hails from Hyderabad, expressed enthusiasm about returning to his hometown: "I am excited by the potential of Hyderabad as it steadily grows into a hub for startups building products and services from India for the world."

T-Hub aims to continue fostering entrepreneurship through mentorship, funding opportunities, and strategic support under its new leadership.