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This Country Head position of Minor Hotels will be to expand brand footprints in India with a sustainable pipeline & operations over the coming years.Manage the execution of hotel projects through the development life cycle (starting from deal closing, through design, construction and hotel opening), taking decisive action or marshalling appropriate functional resources to deliver anticipated project results. These will include new builds and conversions under all the brands of Minor Hotels.Engage with a cross functional team (Operations, Development, Legal, Design, and others as required), external constituents (owners, franchisees, lenders, etc.) and to ensure efficient processes and resolution on all contract and business issues.

Royal Orchid & Regenta Hotels is one of India's fastest-growing hospitality brands, managing a portfolio of over 100+ properties across the country.Manage and enhance the stability and value of Royal Orchid’s & Regenta Hotel's primary owned assets, leased hotels , the long-term management and franchise agreements.

Baale Resort Goa - The first white label uber luxury resort of Hyatt in India. A bespoke private pool villa resort in the heart of North Goa. Differentiated by innovation in design and hospitality services, Baale creates exceptional environments in which one can indulge in the very finest living, dining, relaxation and wellness experiences.Have engaged with Hyatt Hotel Corporation to do the upgrades for Baale Resort Goa of Operations & Administration, Information & Communication Technology, Fire, Life & Safety Procedures, Security & Loss Prevention Upgrades and most importantly the positioning through Sales, Marketing, Ecommerce & Revenue Management.

Building a brand - product development in collaboration with a South African company called Fox Browne Creative, great brands are sum of its intricate parts of service delivery.People are the heart of the brand with every single touchpoint, needs to be thought through from cups to conservation, attention to detail is the key of building brands - Aramness brand - our project a luxury lifestyle wilderness resort just outside of Gir National Park in Gujarat, India.

Strategic business leader of the ex Relais & Chateaux Golf Resort* with 170 Rooms, Studio Suites, Villas and Luxury Residences. Food Beverage Outlets: Windsor Room, The Kingfisher Pool bar, The Library Lounge & The Place.The 18-hole championship Golf Course designed by Tom Macauley. Engaged in organisational development of the Golf Resort.The officially recommended resort of PGA of Europe.CNN Travel: World's best city Golf Hotel & Club.Great Golf Resorts of the World - Elite Selection.Bird Sanctuary curated by resident Ornithologist.

Soft & Grand opening General Manager, handling all the business process of pre & post opening operation aspects of Alila Fort Bishangarh.Now Open: Perched magnificently upon a granite hill, the bold, striking architecture of Alila Fort Bishangarh appears seamlessly sculpted from the surrounding rustic terrain, overlooking 360-degree views of the impressive Rajasthani landscape.Alila Fort Bishangarh is a heritage fortress lovingly restored & transformed into a luxury resort. The original fort is left intact, with much care given to ecological restoration & the reconstruction of the new residential areas to recreate the courtly favour Shahpura’s loyalty.Accolades :Outlook Traveler : Boutique Hotel Awards 2017 - Alila Fort Bishangarh.Jaipur has been adjudged the winner : FINEST INDIAN BOUTIQUE HOTEL - in its first year of operations.Esquire China : THE 8 BEST HOTEL DESIGN RENOVATIONSTTG - TTG's Guide to Asia : 12 OF ASIA BIGGEST & BEST HOTEL OPENINGS 2017The Galleria Magazine South Korea : THE BEST HOTELS IN THE WORLD 2017Urbandaddy.com,USA : ONE OF THE NINE PLACES EVERYONE IS DYING TO STAYFathomaway.com,USA : THE 16 HOTTEST HOTEL OPENINGS FOR SUMMER 2017Instyle USA 2017 : 10 GORGEOUS UNDER-THE -RADAR HONEYMOON DESTINATIONSThe Telegraph UK 2017 : THE WORLD'S MOST LUXURIOUS TRAVEL EXPERIENCESAIR CANADA ENROUTE : 10 OF THE COOLEST NEW HOTELS OPENING IN 2017Prestige Singapore - 2016 : LISTED IN 5 ECO- LUXE ACCOMODATIONS TO DISCOVER IN ASIA

Strategic business leader of the hotel with Starwood Hotels & Resorts India responsibility for all aspects of the operation, including guest and associate engagement, financial performance, sales and revenue generation and delivering a return on investment to property ownership of Design Hotels. Ensures implementation of brand initiatives with the objective of meeting or exceeding guest expectations and delivering personalized services, resulting in increased guest loyalty, profit and market share.The Anya Gurgaon : Member of Design Hotels - An unique partnership with Starwood Hotels & Resorts 117 Keys 4 : Food & Beverage Spots (Naya,Naya Beer Garden,Yibe & Azul - Spanish Tapas Lounge.The Park Bangalore : Member of Design Hotels - An unique partnership with Starwood Hotels & Resorts : Hotel Keys : 109,5 - Food & Beverage Outlets & Spa (Unit of Park Hotels)The Park Kochi : Member of Design Hotels - An unique partnership with Starwood Hotels & ResortsSoft & Grand Opening General Manager - Hotel Keys : 170 : Complex Property with Hotel,Serviced Apartments,Retail & Commercial Space,7 - Food & Beverage Outlets & Modern Spa (Unit of Park Hotels)The Park Vembanad Lake & Apsara Cruiser - Member of Design Hotels - An unique partnership with Starwood Hotels & Resorts - Resort Keys : 20,1- Food & Beverage Outlet & Spa (Unit of Park Hotels)

Director of Marketing : Responsible for Hyatt company’s marketing, new business development, revenue management and communications & sales strategies, as well as overall branding and image. Preparation of strategic business & marketing plans, create a calendar of campaigns and events, set the marketing budget and analyse the market and competitors to drive sale.Top RMSI ranking for the year 2009,10 & 11 in Kolkata CityHotel Keys : 233,5 - Food & Beverage Outlets & Spa.Developed the annual Business plan, Strategic Sales Plan, Strategic Electronic Marketing Plan, Strategic Food & Beverage Plan, Strategic Spa Plan, Strategic Marketing & Communication Plan for Hyatt Regency Kolkata for 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012

Director of Sales and Marketing : Responsible for the daily sales efforts and is responsible for the overall positioning of the hotel, brand communication and the development of customers for the property including, Rooms, Dining Outlets, and Events.Responsible for rental revenue, yield strategies, implementation, market performance and meeting budget, forecast, and optimal business mix targets. Strategies will include pricing, status, direct sales, market mix, marketing, and public relations.Top RMSI ranking for the year 2006,2007 & 2008 in Chennai City.Hotel Keys : 214,6 - Food & Beverage Outlets & SpaExceeded the overall budgets for the year 2006-07 with a growth in revenue 33% over year 2005-06Exceeded the overall budgets for the year 2007-08 with a growth in revenue 29% over year 2006-07Have registered the highest growth in RevPar growth in Chennai Market i.e.29% YOY growth 2007 -08Had signed up the Chennai Open with IMC (International Merchandizing Corporation) - The one & only ATP Tournament in India for the Park Chennai in August 2006 for 4 years (2007 to 2010 – both years inclusive)Have been a part of the inception team for Opera Revenue Management Systems at The Park Chennai.

Strategic Leader of the core group of Expense Management Solutions Team of American Express Global Corporate Services in India looking after Chennai division.Identifying & implementing right solutions & practices for Corporations to control Travel & Entertainment Expenses.(In Large & Mid Market segments)Total Portfolio : USD 25 Million

Executive Team Member formulating the Sales Strategies and Revenue Management Tactics for the unit of Le Meridien Bangalore.Joined Le Meridien Bangalore as Sales Executive in May 1999,was promoted as Sr. Sales Executive in April 2000,was promoted as Assistant Manager Sales in April 2001 & was promoted as Assistant Sales Manager in April 2003 reporting to Director Sales & MarketingIdentify sources of business in Bangalore by market penetration through extensive coverage in order to maximize room night and revenue business for Le Meridien Bangalore from the Bangalore marketSuccessfully established Le Meridien Bangalore as the benchmark hotel in Bangalore market, exceeded targets set by the hotel in years 1999,2000 & 2002Pre-Opening Support Team member in Reservations,Rooms,Revenue Management,Sales & Marketing at Le Royal Meridien Chennai & Le Meridien Hotel & Convention Centre Kochi.Participated in Meridien Awareness Week (MAW) Road Show in Indian cities. Top RMSI ranking for the year 2003 in Bangalore City.Hotel Keys : 201 and 7 - Food & Beverage Outlets

Member of the Rooms & Reservations team at the Oberoi Mumbai.Member of pre-opening team at the Trident Ahmedabad in Food & Beverages and Sales & Marketing DepartmentsMember of the Executive Team at the Trident Cochin as Assistant Manager - Sales.The Oberoi Mumbai : Hotel Keys 335, 7 - Food & Beverage Outlets.The Trident Cochin : Hotel Keys 88, 5 - Food & Beverage Outlets.The Trident Ahmedabad : Hotel Keys 91,5 - Food & Beverage Outlets.