Hyderabad, India, June 2024 – Eventbrite is delighted to announce that Raghavan Vallinayagam has joined as the HR Head for India and Global Engineering HRBP Director for the US, Spain, and India.
In this capacity, Raghavan will strategically engage with Eventbrite India’s Country Lead and VP of Engineering, Himanshu Verma, to create the Development team’s talent agenda to expand the company’s talent pool in India to work on exciting mission-critical projects. He will also oversee major India BX (Briteling Experience) partners including Meera George.
Having spent the last three plus years at xto10x, Raghavan joins Eventbrite with a wealth of experience spanning over a decade in building people & culture across global enterprises such as Licious, Piramal, and Cognizant.
“Creating a culture where each person feels respected, empowered, and motivated to realize their full potential is what makes a company successful. It’s not just about hitting targets,” adds Raghavan.
As he embarks on this new chapter with Eventbrite, he’s committed to harnessing the collective talent and energy of Britelings (nickname for Eventbrite employees) in India and across the world to drive sustainable growth and cultivate a culture of excellence that sets Eventbrite apart in the marketplace.
In the words of Douglas R. Conant, “To win the marketplace, you must first win the workplace.” Raghavan states, “This philosophy has been the compass for my career journey, which is characterized by a passion for developing impactful people practices and a relentless pursuit of excellence.”
Beyond the confines of the corporate world, Raghavan finds fulfillment in the simple joys of family life. As a devoted parent to a vibrant two-year-old, he cherishes the moments of laughter, dance, and playful mischief that fill our days. Recently, he’s also discovered a newfound passion for cooking—an endeavor that not only fuels his creativity but also serves as a source of relaxation and inspiration.
About Eventbrite
Eventbrite is a global events marketplace that serves event creators and event-goers in 180 countries. Since its inception, Eventbrite has been at the center of the experience economy, transforming how people organize and attend events. The company was founded by Julia Hartz, Kevin Hartz and Renaud Visage, with a vision to build a self-service platform that would make it possible for anyone to create and sell tickets to live experiences. With over 300 million tickets distributed for over 5 million events in 2023, Eventbrite is where people worldwide discover new things to do or new ways to do more of what they love.
Eventbrite has also earned industry recognition as a top employer with special designations that include a coveted spot-on Fast Company’s prestigious The World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies and Fast Company’s Brands That Matter lists, Inc.’s Best-Led Companies honor and the Great Place to Work® Award in the U.S., India and Spain. In March 2022, Eventbrite expanded its operations with the launch of the India Development Center in Hyderabad’s HITECH City. This center now employs over 120 techies across India who have the flexibility to work fully remotely, from the office, or in a hybrid setup.
