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Cygnett Hotels announces key leadership appointments

Assigns Deepak Lakra as the Operations Manager for Cozzet Mahad, Maharashtra; Suraj Kumar Rath as Operations Manager for Cozzet Victoria, Bhubaneswar; Amit Kumar as Hotel Manager for Cozzet Bindal, Jamshedpur; and Abhishek Bhattacharya as Hotel Manager, Cygnett Collection KK Hotel, Ayodhya

Cygnett Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointments in key leadership roles across its properties in Mahad, Jamshedpur, Bhubaneshwar, and Ayodhya. These appointments are set to further enhance guest experiences at the hotel.

Cygnett Hotels & Resorts has appointed Deepak Lakra as the Operations Manager for Cozzet Mahad, Maharashtra, a new 60-room property set to open soon. In his new role, Lakra will oversee the pre-opening preparations and day-to-day operations, ensuring the hotel delivers world-class guest experiences and upholds the high standards of Cygnett Hotels & Resorts. Lakra has been associated with several prestigious hospitality brands in the Middle East and India, such as Marriott, Starwood, Hilton and Oberoi Hotels, where he held positions of Operations Manager and F&B Manager.

Deepak Lakra

Cygnett Hotels & Resorts appointed Suraj Kumar Rath as Operations Manager for Cozzet Victoria, Bhubaneswar. Over two decades in the hospitality sector, he has held key roles at renowned brands like ITC Fortune Park Hotels, Mayfair Hotels & Resorts, Swosti Premium, and ITC Welcome Heritage, showcasing his expertise across luxury resorts, upscale hotels, and midscale properties. Known for his strategic operations and marketing skills, Rath is a result-driven professional, earning accolades like the Best Revenue Management award from ITC Fortune Park. His appointment underscores Cygnett Hotels & Resorts’ commitment to talent development and industry leadership.

Suraj Kumar Rath

Cygnett Hotels & Resorts appoints Amit Kumar as Hotel Manager for Cozzet Bindal, Jamshedpur. With a vast experience of 16 years in the hospitality domain, Kumar is expected to drive the future growth of the property. Kumar has a distinguished career having worked with several renowned hotel brands such as Sterling Holidays, Taj Hotels, ITC Hotels, Leela Hotels, Justa Hotels and The Hridayesh Spa Wilderness Resort. His extensive experience spans various facets of hotel management, including operations, guest services, and team leadership.

Amit Kumar

Cygnett Hotels & Resorts appoints Abhishek Bhattacharya as Hotel Manager, Cygnett Collection KK Hotel, Ayodhya. Bhattacharya’s professional journey spanning 17 years includes leadership roles with renowned brands such as Radisson Hotels, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt, Carlson Rezidor, and more. His commitment to enhancing brand equity, optimising revenue streams, and nurturing client relationships has consistently delivered exceptional results throughout his career. He is recognised for his ability to cultivate business development opportunities enhanced by a deep understanding of diverse cultures and consumer behaviours. 

Abhishek Bhattacharya
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(Top L-R): Manoj Bhat, MD & CEO, Mahindra Holidays; Jatin Khanna, CEO, Sarovar Hotels & Resorts; Ranjit Batra, President, Hospitality, Panchshil Realty; Sanjay Sethi, CEO & MD, Chalet Hotels; Satyen Jain, CEO, Pride Hotels; Gaurav Pokhariyal, EVP, Human Resources, IHCL (Bottom L-R): Sonica Malhotra, Joint MD, MBD Group; Zubin Saxena, Senior VP & Country Head - India, Hilton; Souvagya Mohapatra, MD (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan), Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts; Ranju Alex, Area VP - South Asia, Marriott International; Sanju Soni, Senior VP, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts; Chef Rakesh Sethi, Corporate Executive Chef, Operations, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group; Vikram Cotah, CEO, GRT Hotels & Resorts; Vikramjit Singh, Chairman & MD, Alivaa Hotels & Resorts
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