She will be part of Oyo`s “global management team” and will manage regulatory, contractual and legal compliance in the India and South Asia region, as well as local external consultant relationships. In her role as General Counsel, Patil will lead legal and compliance matters, global data privacy and government affairs. She will also be a member of Wipro`s Board of Directors. Tejal Patil takes over the legal role from Oyo India in a challenging environment Tejal does not need to be introduced to the legal fraternity and their proven leadership skills, problem-solving skills and passion for building effective teams with strong corporate governance make them best placed to take OYO`s legal team in the region to the next level. I am confident that she will be a great asset to our organization and I will apply her expertise to various international projects that we pursue as part of our global strategic objectives. On behalf of the entire global legal and compliance team, I welcome Tejal to the OYO family,” added Mr. Prusti. Her “proactive management style, pragmatic approach to decision-making and the integrated spirit of a single team that she is known to instill in her team will certainly allow our legal team to operate seamlessly while allowing cross-company projects to maintain legal effectiveness,” he added. Global GC Prusti stated that she had “proven leadership, problem-solving skills and a passion for building effective teams with strong corporate governance,” making her “best positioned to take OYO`s legal team in the region to the next level.” In June, Wipro also appointed Asmita Sawant, Head of Transactions and Intellectual Property at Tata Technologies, as Director of the Legal Department. With U.S. and Indian legal experience in commercial transactions and intellectual property laws, Sawant specializes in corporate law, commercial transactions and contracts, and compliance practice areas.

As OYO`s Senior Legal Counsel for India and Southeast Asia and a member of OYO`s management team, Patil managed regulatory, contractual and legal compliance and dispute resolution for the company in the region. We are confident that we will all benefit from Tejal`s leadership skills as well as his experience in leading a legal and compliance function for the region. She will be a true thought partner for the global management team. Rakesh Prusti, Global General Counsel, OYO Hotels & Homes, added. She will be part of the regional leadership team and will be responsible for leading OYO`s legal function in the India and South Asia region, which includes managing the company`s regulatory, contractual and legal compliance, leading OYO`s strategic legal initiatives, resolving disputes and providing practical advice on strategic issues. She will also oversee OYO`s regional in-house legal team and be responsible for managing relationships with external consultants in India and South Asia. CEO Kapoor commented in the press release that “someone of his caliber and reputation in the marketplace will help us strengthen our corporate governance standards and ensure the highest level of compliance in all our decisions,” and would be a “true thought partner” for the global leadership team. With over 27 years of professional experience, Tejal joins OYO Hotels & Homes after a successful period as General Counsel of GE South Asia.She will be a key member of OYO Global`s management team and will play a critical role in ensuring the highest levels of governance in all major global strategic developments. We are glad you like this story. Subscribe to one of our plans to keep reading the story.

In her role as General Counsel for GE South Asia, Patil provided strategic and risky advice to the CEO, senior management and the Board of Directors. She has led technology-driven growth initiatives, commercial and cross-border transactions, acquisitions for strategic partnership management, divestitures, joint venture relationships and risk management, and supported government advocacy. A 1993 graduate of GLC Mumbai LLB, he spent 19 years at GE, including Singapore, Tokyo and Delhi; In May 2020, John Thaliath joined GE. By continuing, you agree to the terms and conditions and acknowledge our privacy policy. The same account can be used on all B2B portals of the Economic Times. “I feel privileged to be part of one of the most respected companies that is constantly changing to serve and grow with its customers. What is most personal is the focus that will drive business for decades,” Patil told the India Business Law Journal. This appointment demonstrates OYO`s strong commitment to strengthening its corporate governance OYO Hotels & Homes, one of the world`s leading hotel chains, today announced the appointment of Tejal Patil as Senior Legal Counsel for India and South Asia, effective September 21, 2020. She worked at General Electric for over 18 years, where she worked as in-house counsel in various business units including GE Consumer and Industrial, GE Aviation and GE Healthcare. Get exclusive industry insights and analysis with our “exclusive” stories brought to you by our award-winning journalists “It`s an exciting time for the company as travel resumes and people look for quality, safe and hygienic places at an affordable price.

Patil added in the press release: “I have followed OYO`s journey from a start-up to Unicorn Club membership, international expansion and others, and I look forward to contributing to its growth as the company embarks on the road to recovery.