Eco Hotels & Resorts Appoints Purnima Nerurkar as Vice President – Strategy, Product Development & HR

Eco Hotels & Resorts Appoints Purnima Nerurkar as Vice President – Strategy, Product Development & HR

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on July 31, 2026

Eco Hotels & Resorts Limited has announced the appointment of Ms. Purnima Nerurkar as Vice President – Strategy, Product Development & HR, strengthening its leadership team as the company continues its growth and expansion journey.

Ms. Nerurkar brings more than 35 years of leadership experience in the aviation industry, having previously served as General Manager at Air India. During her tenure, she handled several key functions, including aircraft evaluation and acquisition, leasing, network planning, bilateral and codeshare partnerships, and global sales and distribution strategies. She is recognised for leading large-scale business initiatives and delivering long-term operational and strategic outcomes.

Known for her collaborative leadership approach, Ms. Nerurkar also served as Chairperson of the Board of Airline Representatives (BAR) for five years, representing foreign airlines operating in India. She was selected for the Commonwealth Leadership Development Fellowship hosted by the University of Oxford, UK, and currently serves as a Visiting Faculty at IIM Sirmaur.

In her new role, she will oversee the company's strategic initiatives, product development, and human resources while supporting Eco Hotels & Resorts Limited's vision of delivering sustainable and innovative hospitality experiences.

Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Vinod K. Tripathi, Executive Chairman, Eco Hotels & Resorts Limited, said, "We are delighted to welcome Ms. Purnima Nerurkar to the Eco Hotels family. Her exceptional leadership experience, strategic mindset, and proven ability to build high-performing teams will be invaluable as we continue to expand our footprint and strengthen our commitment to sustainable hospitality. We are confident that her expertise will play a significant role in shaping the next phase of our growth."

Speaking about her new role, Ms. Purnima Nerurkar, Vice President – Strategy, Product Development & HR, Eco Hotels & Resorts Limited, said, "I am excited to join Eco Hotels & Resorts Limited at such a transformative stage of its journey. The company's vision of responsible and sustainable hospitality strongly resonates with me, and I look forward to contributing towards its strategic growth, developing innovative offerings, and fostering a culture of excellence that creates lasting value for our guests, employees, and stakeholders."

With this appointment, Eco Hotels & Resorts Limited continues to strengthen its leadership team as it focuses on expanding its footprint while driving innovation and sustainability across its hospitality portfolio.


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