Leisure Hotels Group has made significant additions to its corporate team with two key appointments. 

Arun Paliwal has been appointed as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), bringing over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry with a background in leading HR functions at prominent brands like Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, Lemon Tree Hotels, and IHG. Kumud Joshi takes charge of the Learning & Development team, with a diverse career spanning over 15 years at esteemed hospitality brands such as Hyatt Regency, The Leela Hotels & Resorts, and Marriott International.

Arun Paliwal's expertise lies in effective talent management and nurturing a diverse pool of talent, including employees with special abilities. He holds an MBA degree from ICFAI National College, Udaipur.

Kumud Joshi's responsibilities include developing and executing strategies for tracking and assessing employee learning curves and implementing custom training programs. He has a strong education background, with an MBA from IGNOU and a Hotel Management degree from IHM Lucknow.

The Director of Leisure Hotels Group, Vibhas Prasad, expressed delight in welcoming Arun and Kumud to the team. With over 1,000 associates currently, the company is committed to fostering gender diversity in their hiring practices. The group anticipates a 30% increase in hirings by 2024 due to a robust product pipeline and aims to build a talented pool of professionals.