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Rikant Pittie is the CEO and co-founder of EaseMyTrip, one of India's leading online travel portals. With over 15 years of involvement in every aspect of the business — from product development and marketing to operations and strategy — he has helped grow EaseMyTrip from a bootstrapped startup into a profitable company serving more than 20 million users. His technical expertise and passion for travel have been central to building innovative, customer-centric solutions for the travel industry.
Who is the CEO of EaseMyTrip?
Rikant Pittie is the CEO and co-founder of EaseMyTrip, one of India's leading online travel portals. Since co-founding the company in July 2008, he has been involved in every dimension of the business, from product development and marketing to operations and long-term strategy. Holding a B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from Kurukshetra University, he has applied his technical background to create innovative, customer-centric travel solutions.
Under his leadership, EaseMyTrip has grown from a bootstrapped startup into a profitable company with over 1,000 employees, 60,000 travel agents, and more than 20 million users, with a mission to empower travelers with choice, convenience, and savings.
Work History
Here is a list of Rikant Pittie's work history:
- EaseMyTrip - CEO (July 2008 - Present)
Education History
Rikant Pittie studied Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at Kurukshetra University, earning a B.Tech degree. This technical foundation has been instrumental in shaping his approach to building innovative, technology-driven solutions at EaseMyTrip.
When did Rikant Pittie join EaseMyTrip?
Rikant Pittie co-founded EaseMyTrip in July 2008, assuming the role of CEO from the company's inception. Over more than 15 years, his leadership has been pivotal in transforming EaseMyTrip into one of India's most prominent online travel platforms, growing its user base to over 20 million and expanding its network to include 60,000 travel agents.
