RateGain Travel Technologies Limited, a global leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality, has announced a key leadership appointment.
On September 28, 2026, the company informed exchanges that Chetan Garg has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer based in Noida. The appointment was disclosed under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations.
New CFO To Lead Global Finance Function
Chetan Garg will lead RateGain's global finance function, bringing experience across capital markets, risk management and integration of acquired businesses.
Speaking on the appointment, Bhanu Chopra, Founder and Managing Director, RateGain Travel Technologies Limited said, Strong finance leadership is central to how we run RateGain as a global, listed company. Chetan has led finance across complex operations at Optum and Whirlpool, worked on integrating acquired businesses, and built the kind of governance the Board and our investors rely on. He brings discipline and sound judgment to the role, and I am glad to welcome him to our leadership team.
What Chetan Garg Said
Chetan Garg, Chief Financial Officer, said RateGain is an Indian technology company that has built a global business, with data at its core and AI already delivering results for its customers. My focus is to turn that growth into consistent returns, by putting capital where it earns the most and building a finance function suited to a company of this scale. I look forward to working with Bhanu, the leadership team and the Board.
Profile - Who Is Chetan Garg
- Brings nearly two decades of financial and business leadership experience across healthcare, consumer durables and consulting.
- Most recently was CFO of Optum India, part of UnitedHealth Group. Played key role in financial governance, risk and cost management, capital allocation, and was instrumental in integrating acquired entities in India.
- Before Optum, held finance leadership roles at Whirlpool Corporation in US and India across commercial business units, corporate treasury, manufacturing, internal audit, controllership and global finance operations. Last role at Whirlpool was Vice President of Finance for Whirlpool Asia.
- Began career as management consultant with PwC and Deloitte India advising clients across public sector, manufacturing and consumer products.
- Education: MBA in Finance from Cornell University and B.Tech from IIT Madras.
About RateGain
RateGain Travel Technologies Limited is a global provider of AI-powered SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality that works with 14,000+ customers and 700+ partners in 160+ countries.
Company is one of world's largest processors of electronic transactions, price points and travel intent data, helping revenue management, distribution and marketing teams across hotels, airlines, meta-search companies, package providers, car rentals, travel management companies, cruises and ferries.
Founded in 2004 and headquartered in India, today RateGain works with 33 of the Top 40 Hotel Chains, 4 of the Top 5 Airlines, 7 of the Top 10 Car Rentals, and all leading OTAs and metasearch websites, including 25 Global Fortune 500 companies.
Details In Table
| Particular | Information |
|---|---|
| Company | RateGain Travel Technologies Limited |
| New Appointment | Chetan Garg as Chief Financial Officer |
| Date Announced | September 28, 2026 |
| Base Location | Noida |
| Previous Role | CFO, Optum India (UnitedHealth Group) |
| Regulation | Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of SEBI LODR Regulations 2015 |
Conclusion
Appointment of Chetan Garg strengthens RateGain's finance leadership at a time when company is scaling globally as an AI-led SaaS player. With proven expertise in capital allocation, risk management and M&A integration from Optum and Whirlpool, new CFO is expected to drive consistent returns and robust governance for next phase of growth.