Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences is pleased to announce the appointment of new leadership team members- Vootapalli Ramanaprasad as Director of Talent & Culture, Siddhartha Mehendale, Director of Finance and Rahul Mishra, Director of Sales & Marketing.

Siddartha Mehendale

Bringing more than two decades of experience in finance, and accounting activities, Siddhartha Mehendale will be a key stakeholder in the progressive leadership team of the hotel. Siddartha has a passion for revenue growth and a steadfast commitment to excellence, alongside his ability to serve as a catalyst for creating new business opportunities as well as overcoming regulatory barriers. Siddhartha comes with a diverse professional experience from both national and international sphere in the hospitality industry, with his last assignment being in Doha.

Vootapalli Ramanaprasad

With over two and a half decades of rich Talent & Culture management experience and knowledge in the hospitality industry, Vootapalli Ramanaprasad will be responsible for the overall welfare and growth of the entire team in the hotel. Vootapalli comes with a diverse enriching hospitality experience across brands including Accor, Marriott International, Gitam Deemed University and Wockhardt Super Speciality Hospitals. His last assignment was at the GITAM Deemed University, as a Deputy Director-Human Resource.

Rahul Mishra

With approximately more than decade and a half of experience in sales and marketing, Rahul Mishra joins as Director of Sales & Marketing. He will be solely responsible for driving the business growth of the hotel along with working towards consolidating Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences brand positioning and visibility in regional and national market. Rahul comes with an enriching eighteen years’ of experience in upscale and luxury brands, like Marriott International, IHG and The Lalit Suri Group. His last assignment was with JW Marriott Kolkata. He is excited to start a new journey with the Accor family.

“We are extremely happy to have all three senior leaders on board. The knowledge and experience they bring forth on the table will help us to take the hotel’s vision for business growth and talent development for building future leaders to scale new heights.”

General Manager Arjun Kaggallu

About Novotel Kolkata

Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences offers guests 340 rooms, which includes 280 Rooms, 12 Suites, 1 Presidential suite and 47 serviced apartments. Located only 10 minutes’ drive from Kolkata International Airport, the hotel has been a trendsetter in the Eastern India hospitality scenario due to its beautiful exterior and impeccable service. With a multiplicity of venues, it offers30, 000 sq. feet of banqueting space. The hotel is located besides the latest commercial and IT hub in New Town. Designed as a landmark property, the hotel offers several stay options, banqueting venues, meeting facilities, dining choices, and wellness facilities.

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