Kochi Marriott Hotel has announced the appointment of Sri Ram Kumar V as its new Director of Engineering.

With more than 14 years of experience in hospitality engineering operations, Sri Ram Kumar brings expertise in hotel pre-openings, project management, preventive maintenance, energy conservation, and technical operations across luxury hospitality brands in India and the Middle East.

In his new position, he will lead all engineering and maintenance functions at Kochi Marriott Hotel. His responsibilities will include overseeing preventive maintenance systems, supporting sustainability initiatives, ensuring engineering compliance, and maintaining smooth operational support to strengthen guest experience and hotel efficiency.

He will also collaborate closely with the hotel’s Loss Prevention team on safety protocols and emergency preparedness measures.

Recognised for his technical knowledge and practical leadership approach, Sri Ram Kumar has consistently focused on improving engineering standards, enhancing energy efficiency, and ensuring reliable operational performance throughout his career.

Speaking about his appointment, Sri Ram Kumar shared that he is honoured to join Kochi Marriott Hotel and looks forward to building efficient and sustainable engineering operations while working closely with teams across departments.

With this appointment, Kochi Marriott Hotel continues to strengthen its operational leadership while focusing on reliability, sustainability, and guest-centric service standards.