Anil
Kaul has been appointed senior vice president (Operations) at Royal
Orchid Hotels. He brings with him three decades of experience in the hospitality
industry. He is a part of the key decision making team, responsible for
operational excellence and standardisation of service delivery across Royal
Orchid Hotel properties. Prior to joining Royal Orchid Hotels, he was the
general manager of The Oberoi Hotels, Mumbai.
Choice Hotels India
Neha
Anand has been appointed as marketing and communications manager for
Choice Hotels India. An LSR graduate from Delhi, Anand went on to get a
Masters in marketing from London Metropolitan University. Her previous experience
includes marketing with British Airways for South Asia, corporate sales
with the Taj, and a short stint in marketing communications with Hyatt International,
Dubai. In her current role, with Choice Hotels India, she will be responsible
for positioning the company brands, marketing communications and strategic
marketing alliances.
Le Royal Meridien Mumbai
Frédéric
Molinie has been appointed as executive chef of Le Royal Meridien, Mumbai.
Chef Molinie is one of a select number of chefs in the world to have worked
at distinguished 'Michelin Star' restaurants in Paris and the UK. He is
the only chef in India who is a member of the renowned Confreirea part of
Chevalier De Meduse known for wine and gastronomy. He is also a fine patisserie
with a diploma in Grand Cordon D'Or from Monaco.
Gulf Air
Richard
Hirsch has been appointed as the regional general manager (India) at
Gulf Air. He brings with him over 18 years of experience in various commercial
roles. Based in Bahrain, he will look after Gulf Air's India, Pakistan,
Bangladesh and Nepal markets.
Qantas Airways
Kamal
Kikani has been appointed as sales and marketing manager (India &
South Asia) at Qantas Airways, Mumbai. Following a 17-year career in commercial
roles at British Airways, he brings extensive experience to his new position.
SOTC
Pankaj
Chandra has been appointed as vice president (eCommerce SBU) in the
Outbound Division of SOTC. He brings with him sound knowledge and exposure
of the online eCommerce industry, supply chain management, concept selling,
client management and product development.