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Crowne Plaza Greater Noida appoints three new members across the leadership team

Appoints Ankur Raj as Director of Revenue, Ankita Palit as Crowne Meetings Director, and Rajiv Vatsyayan as the Executive Chef

Crowne Plaza Greater Noida.

Ankur Raj – Director of Revenue

Ankur will be responsible for optimizing revenue generation activities for Crowne Plaza Greater Noida while supporting the leadership teams with various business activities. With over 12 years of experience, he will contribute towards budget planning and forecasting for short and long-term periods. Having worked with brands like Marriott, Wyndham, Barcelo Hotels and more, Ankur brings an in-depth knowledge of revenue management, significantly helping in increasing revenue by reducing expenses.

He has a proven track record in creating internal and external opportunities to expand and optimize revenue-producing activities.

Ankita Palit – Crowne Meetings Director

Ankita is a sales expert with more than 11 years of expertise in the hospitality sector. Having worked with brands like The Taj, Hyatt, The Lalit, she has invaluable experience in the MICE sector. She will be responsible for revenue generation, creating new business opportunities through MICE, weddings, and outdoor catering vertical. She will be closely working with the sales team and other departments, ensuring a smooth functioning of the overall department.

Rajiv Vatsyayan – Executive Chef

With more than 19 years of diverse culinary expertise, Rajiv is a seasoned professional who has successfully managed kitchens in business hotels, luxury resorts, and other establishments. He has played a crucial role in pre-opening activities, establishing cutting-edge kitchen facilities, overseeing menu planning and presentation, ensuring quality control, and leading team training and development. In addition to his tenure at Oberoi Hotels, he has also contributed his skills to Sujan Hospitality, a luxury resort group in Rajasthan.

Rajiv will be responsible for elevating the food and beverage experiences at Crowne Plaza Greater Noida and bringing his expertise within the regional Indian cuisine and other specialties.

Grand Jury meet
(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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Hotelier India Awards 2024: The Grand Jury Meet