New Delhi: Hospitality Leader Hilton pre appointed Radisson Hotel Group MD (South Asia) Zubin Saxena has been appointed as its senior VP and country head in India. He will take over the post from Navjeet Ahluwalia who is leaving the post. hilton After six years.
Saxena’s 24-year career in the hospitality sector includes stints at IHG and senior consulting roles with Jones Lang LaSalle. hotels in indiaand HVS in New York. He joins from Radisson where he worked for over 8 years, most recently as MD and Region Senior VP, South Asia. Saxena, an MBA from Adam Smith School of Business, Glasgow, will take up his role at Hilton in January 2024. Saxena will oversee Hilton’s 25 business hotels in India and lead the company’s expansion in South Asia with 20 properties in the development pipeline.
In the coming years, Hilton plans to triple its assets in India to 75 business and pipeline hotels. This will allow the company to enhance the presence of its existing core Hilton brands – Conrad, Hampton by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn while also continuing to launch new brands such as Waldorf Astoria Jaipur. Expected to open in 2027.
“Given the enormous opportunity that India represents and the strong momentum we are seeing, we are excited to welcome Zubin to the Hilton family, whose energy, expertise and leadership will be vital as we expand our footprint in the Indian subcontinent. Will promote your development. We also thank Navjeet for his many years of dedication in building our presence and culture in India”, said Alan Watts, President, Asia Pacific, Hilton.
“I am looking forward to running at Hilton in January, getting to know the team, and working for this iconic brand in this fast-growing region that holds so much potential for the company. With its portfolio of market-leading brands and ambitious growth plans, Hilton is at a very important moment in India. I am excited by the size and scope of the role and look forward to leading and delivering on our ambitious goals in this incredibly dynamic market,” said Zubin Saxena.
During his tenure, Navjit Ahluwalia led the company’s growth in India, overseeing the opening of Hilton Goa Resort, Hilton Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park, a dual-brand Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn as well as a convention center and the recent opening of of. DoubleTree by Hilton in Varanasi. Ahluwalia also launched Hilton’s new corporate office in Gurgaon.
Saxena’s 24-year career in the hospitality sector includes stints at IHG and senior consulting roles with Jones Lang LaSalle. hotels in indiaand HVS in New York. He joins from Radisson where he worked for over 8 years, most recently as MD and Region Senior VP, South Asia. Saxena, an MBA from Adam Smith School of Business, Glasgow, will take up his role at Hilton in January 2024. Saxena will oversee Hilton’s 25 business hotels in India and lead the company’s expansion in South Asia with 20 properties in the development pipeline.
In the coming years, Hilton plans to triple its assets in India to 75 business and pipeline hotels. This will allow the company to enhance the presence of its existing core Hilton brands – Conrad, Hampton by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn while also continuing to launch new brands such as Waldorf Astoria Jaipur. Expected to open in 2027.
“Given the enormous opportunity that India represents and the strong momentum we are seeing, we are excited to welcome Zubin to the Hilton family, whose energy, expertise and leadership will be vital as we expand our footprint in the Indian subcontinent. Will promote your development. We also thank Navjeet for his many years of dedication in building our presence and culture in India”, said Alan Watts, President, Asia Pacific, Hilton.
“I am looking forward to running at Hilton in January, getting to know the team, and working for this iconic brand in this fast-growing region that holds so much potential for the company. With its portfolio of market-leading brands and ambitious growth plans, Hilton is at a very important moment in India. I am excited by the size and scope of the role and look forward to leading and delivering on our ambitious goals in this incredibly dynamic market,” said Zubin Saxena.
During his tenure, Navjit Ahluwalia led the company’s growth in India, overseeing the opening of Hilton Goa Resort, Hilton Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park, a dual-brand Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn as well as a convention center and the recent opening of of. DoubleTree by Hilton in Varanasi. Ahluwalia also launched Hilton’s new corporate office in Gurgaon.
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