Appointment & Promotion Announcement by Novotel ibis Chennai OMR & Novotel Chennai Sipcot
Vineesh KURUP – General Manager Novotel & ibis Chennai OMR and Novotel Chennai Sipcot Vineesh brings with him over 14 years of hospitality experience following a six-year tenure with the Indian Army. He began his journey with Accor
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Vineesh KURUP – General Manager
Novotel & ibis Chennai OMR and Novotel Chennai Sipcot
Vineesh brings with him over 14 years of hospitality experience following a six-year tenure with the Indian Army. He began his journey with Accor in 2009 as the Security Manager for the preopening phase of ibis Pune Viman Nagar. His interest and dedication led him to advance to Front Office Manager thereafter. In 2011, he became General Manager, successfully launching Formule 1 Pune Hinjewadi, followed by Formule 1 Pune Pimpri in 2014. Vineesh took on the pre-opening General Manager role for ibis Chennai Sipcot in 2015, and transitioned to ibis Chennai City Centre in early 2017. Since April 2018, he has served as General Manager for both ibis Chennai City Centre and ibis Chennai Sipcot. Vineesh is an avid car enthusiast. He can be found behind the wheel during his leisure time, enjoying long drives and reading books.
Vivek S.
Director of Operations, Novotel & ibis Chennai OMR
Vivek S. has been appointed as the Director of Operations at Novotel ibis Chennai OMR. He brings over 15 years of acumen towards Sales, Marketing, and Revenue management strategies, which he will infuse into the new operations role.He has been with Accor Hotels since 2016 in Sales and Marketing in various capacities and roles. His previous role was as Director of Sales and Marketing at Novotel ibis Chennai OMR and Novotel Chennai Sipcot and he took on the additional responsibility of managing operations at the Novotel Sipcot hotel on an interim basis. Currently, Vivek is deputed to ibis Chennai City Centre to oversee operations.
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Nikhil Malhotra, Director of Sales & Marketing
Novotel & ibis Chennai OMR and Novotel Chennai Sipcot
Nikhil brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise in the field of Sales and Marketing. He was the Director of Sales at ibis New Delhi Airport and ibis Jaipur Civil Lines. He has worked previously with Hyatt Hotels Corporation, The Zuri Hotels, Alila Hotels and The Leela, apart from his prior time in Accor with Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences and leading sales at ibis Kolkata Rajarhat.
Subin M – Executive Chef
Novotel Chennai Sipcot
In an impressive career spanning over 15 Years, Subin has worked with multiple hotel chains including EGH Planet, ITC Fortune and Imperial Kitchen. His recent assignment was with ibis Kochi City Centre as Executive Chef.
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