New Delhi, June 11, 2022: The Leela Gandhinagar has strengthened its senior leadership team, announcing the on boarding of four more highly accomplished leaders.
Manoj Kumar Soni, who comes with an experience spanning over a decade has been appointed as the new Executive Housekeeper for The Leela Gandhinagar and Mahatma Mandir Exhibition and Convention Centre. He was last associated with Raffles, Udaipur, as Executive Housekeeper. A graduate in Hospitality and Hotel Management, Manoj has also worked with other luxury brands such as Oberoi, Hilton, and Trident.
Vivek Singh has been appointed as the new Revenue Manager for The Leela Gandhinagar and Mahatma Mandir Exhibition and Convention Centre. He comes with a robust skillset for developing effective business strategies, optimising distribution, and revenue forecasting. Having started his career as front office associate, Vivek has worked with Starwood, Hyatt, Intercontinental Hotels, Staywell Hospitality and Hilton. He was last associated with the Indian Hotels Company in Hyderabad. Vivek, who has completed his Hotel Management from the International Institute of Hotel Management, Visakhapatnam, is passionate about football and music.
Nilesh Patni, the new Purchase Manager, was last associated with The Crowne Plaza, Ahmedabad, where he worked for nearly a decade. Nilesh has worked with Taj Group and Marriott in a career spanning nearly two decades. He has completed M. Com and LLB from Gujarat University and has a PG Diploma in Material Management. He is passionate about music and loves spending time with family.
Raghwendra Gupta has been appointed as the IT Manager. He is a seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in planning, budgeting, and implementing IT infrastructure. Raghwendra was last associated with DoubleTree by Hilton in Ahmedabad. He has also worked with other hospitality chains such as Swissotel and Hyatt. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Mumbai.
Speaking on the additions to the senior leadership team, Jaideep Anand, Vice President and General Manager, The Leela Gandhinagar and Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre, said, “The new team members bring with them a diverse global experience and a positive attitude. I am confident they will add a lot of value to The Leela Gandhinagar and contribute in offering guests a truly memorable experience with the warmth of the signature Leela hospitality.”
With 318 tastefully appointed spacious rooms, The Leela Gandhinagar is located atop the concourse of the Gandhinagar railway station, near the Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre managed by The Leela. Barely 30 minutes from Ahmedabad airport and the hustle and bustle of city life, The Leela Gandhinagar blends modern splendour with the vibrant old-world traditions of Gujarat. In less than a year since its opening, The Leela Gandhinagar has emerged as the preferred luxury destination for leisure and business travellers alike.
Corporate Comm India (CCI Newswire)
