Telangana Government Appoints Kavikrut as T-Hub CEO

Telangana Government names Kavikrut as new CEO of T-Hub

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Neelima Eaty 7 Mar 2025 4:12 PM

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Kavikrut, a former startup entrepreneur with extensive experience in leadership roles, has been appointed as the new CEO of T-Hub, Telangana's leading startup incubator. He was selected after a rigorous process involving a sub-committee of the T-Hub Board reviewing nine applications. Kavikrut, with 17 years of experience, including a decade with OYO, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the position. His appointment is expected to further strengthen T-Hub's role in nurturing startup growth and creating market opportunities for emerging businesses in Telangana. Kavikrut will be assuming his role on March 10, 2025, for a three-year term.

Hyderabad: The Telangana government has appointed Kavikrut, a former startup entrepreneur with extensive leadership experience, as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of T-Hub.

The announcement came following a detailed selection process. The Telangana State Government Technology Services (TGTS) requested professional services for hiring a new CEO, with TM Inputs & Services Private Limited, Secunderabad, tasked with assisting in the recruitment. A sub-committee of the T-Hub Board reviewed nine applications and recommended Kavikrut for the role.

Telangana government appoints Kavikrut as CEO of T-Hub, effective March 10, 2025. With a strong background in leadership roles at Amazon, OYO, and Piramal, he aims to strengthen T-Hub’s mission of fostering startup growth and innovation in Telangana. #Kavikrut #THub #Telangana… pic.twitter.com/vySjDPdSzB

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The Telangana government, after reviewing the recommendations, confirmed Kavikrut’s appointment for a three-year term, effective March 10, 2025.

Kavikrut brings 17 years of experience in leadership roles, including 10 years with OYO, a leading travel tech company. He began his career as a founder of a healthcare startup and has also worked with 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 (BITS), Pilani.

His appointment is expected to strengthen T-Hub’s position in fostering startup growth and expanding the market opportunities for emerging businesses in Telangana. The newly appointed CEO is expected to take the necessary steps to advance T-Hub’s mission and objectives.