In a significant development, Khushnooma Kapadia, who previously served as the Area Director of Marketing at Marriott International, has been appointed as the Vice President of Marketing – South Asia. With more than 25 years of experience spanning financial services, communication consulting, and hospitality, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her new role. Her expertise includes brand marketing, brand development, strategic communications, managing strategic partnerships, media management, digital marketing, social media marketing, and crisis communications.

During her tenure at Marriott International, Khushnooma played a pivotal role in shaping the brand strategy for Marriott's entire portfolio of brands in India, covering various segments from luxury to mid-tier in both Tier I and Tier II markets. She led a team of over 80 marketing managers, contributing extensively to brand development and sustainability through a combination of effective communication and marketing strategies.

Khushnooma's journey with Marriott International began in 2004 when she joined as the Marketing Communications Manager. Prior to this, she held key positions at Good Relations India as the Account Group Head and at Arther Anderson as a Senior Associate. Her academic achievements include earning a gold medal and securing the top position at the prestigious Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies. Over the years, she has received numerous leadership awards and has actively participated as a jury member and panelist in various industry platforms.

This promotion underscores Khushnooma Kapadia's outstanding contributions to the field of marketing and her dedication to advancing the Marriott International brand in the South Asia region.