Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach has announced four strategic leadership appointments across its commercial, operational, and guest experience functions, reinforcing its commitment to operational excellence, business growth, and elevated guest experiences.

The appointments include the promotion of Amartya Chakraborty as Director of Operations, along with the induction of Abhijit Masurkar as Director of Sales & Marketing, Chander Joshi as Assistant Director of Revenue Management, and Harshwardhan Dhavale as Food & Beverage Manager. Collectively, the leadership team brings more than five decades of hospitality experience across leading hotel brands.

Having served as Director of Sales & Marketing at Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach since 2022, Amartya Chakraborty has been elevated to Director of Operations. With nearly two decades of hospitality experience and over ten years with Accor, he has also completed the Accor Leadership Master Program and undertaken a strategic task force assignment at Mercure Kathmandu. In his new role, he will oversee hotel operations, focusing on service excellence, operational efficiency, employee engagement, and guest experiences across accommodation, food and beverage, weddings, banquets, and events.

Joining as Director of Sales & Marketing, Abhijit Masurkar brings more than 20 years of experience in hospitality sales and business development. Having previously held leadership positions with IHCL (Taj & Vivanta), The Leela Palace, and Hilton, he will be responsible for strengthening the hotel's market positioning, driving commercial performance, and expanding business across corporate, leisure, weddings, and MICE segments.

Further strengthening the commercial team, Chander Joshi has been appointed Assistant Director of Revenue Management. With over 14 years of experience across brands including Holiday Inn (IHG), DoubleTree by Hilton, Le Méridien, The Lalit, and The Leela, he brings expertise in revenue optimisation, pricing strategy, demand forecasting, and distribution management to support the hotel's revenue growth.

Harshwardhan Dhavale joins as Food & Beverage Manager with 16 years of experience in luxury and upscale hospitality. His career includes roles with Courtyard by Marriott, Hilton Mumbai, DoubleTree by Hilton, ibis, Grand Mercure Bengaluru, Della Adventure, and Taj Residency. He will lead the hotel's restaurants, banqueting operations, and destination dining experiences with a focus on operational excellence and guest satisfaction.

Commenting on the appointments, Kunal Shanker, General Manager, Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach, said, "The hospitality industry is evolving rapidly, with guest expectations extending far beyond traditional hotel stays. Success today depends on creating seamless experiences across accommodation, dining, celebrations, events, and every guest touchpoint. These leadership appointments reflect our commitment to building a future-ready team that combines commercial expertise, operational excellence, and a guest-first mindset. Amartya's elevation, alongside the addition of Abhijit, Chander, and Harshwardhan, brings diverse strengths that will further enhance our business performance, service standards, and innovation. Together, they will play a pivotal role in shaping the next phase of growth for Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach while delivering exceptional value to our guests, partners, and associates."

The appointments reflect Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach's continued investment in leadership development as it strengthens its focus on commercial growth, operational excellence, and experience-led hospitality.