Yatra Online has appointed Siddhartha Gupta as CEO and elevated co-founder Dhruv Shringi to Executive Chairman. This leadership transition aims to accelerate growth, enhance technology and services, and expand Yatra’s global reach, building on strong corporate client acquisitions and a robust market presence.
Yatra Online Inc, a leading corporate travel services company, has announced a pivotal leadership transition to fuel its next growth phase. Co-Founder and India veteran CEO Dhruv Shringi has been elevated to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board, shifting his focus to guiding Yatra’s long-term vision centered on global expansion, innovation, and shareholder value creation. He will work closely with the board and leadership team in this strategic oversight role.
Simultaneously, Siddhartha Gupta, a seasoned enterprise technology and B2B SaaS leader with over 25 years of experience at SAP, HP, and prominent SaaS ventures, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective November 25, 2025. Gupta's expertise aligns perfectly with Yatra's B2B-first strategy. He aims to accelerate growth, enhance technology services, and unlock new opportunities in domestic and international markets.
Under Shringi’s previous leadership, Yatra has established a robust corporate travel position, onboarding 148 new corporate clients in the last year representing potential annual business exceeding Rs 700 crores. The leadership change marks a strategic step to consolidate Yatra’s market lead in India while driving global expansion.
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Dhruv Shringi moves from CEO to Executive Chairman to focus on strategic long-term growth.
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Siddhartha Gupta appointed CEO, bringing extensive enterprise tech and SaaS leadership.
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Yatra's B2B-first approach and technology portfolio enhancement are key growth levers.
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The company onboarded 148 new corporate clients in 12 months with Rs 700+ crore potential business.
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Leadership transition aims to strengthen Yatra’s global footprint and innovation drive.
Sources: National Stock Exchange (NSE) Circular, Business Wire, New Indian Express, Economic Times, Travel Trade Journal.