Marriott International Inc. has appointed Kiran Andicot as Senior Vice President, to lead its South Asia region. The promotion will see Kiran overseeing Operations and Development across Marriott International’s South Asia portfolio. In this expanded role, he will align growth with operating performance, deepen owner partnerships, accelerate conversions and openings, and strengthen the region’s leadership bench.
A Career Spanning Three Decades
Kiran has almost 30 years of experience leading teams across various hospitality disciplines in India and South Asia, from hotel operations, consultancy, planning and feasibility to development. Kiran joined Marriott’s Development & Feasibility team in 2006, rising through the ranks over his 19-year tenure.
His vast range of expertise and in-depth market knowledge stands Marriott International in good stead as the company continues its trajectory of sustained growth in South Asia, cementing Marriott’s position as the largest hospitality chain in India.
Driving Growth Across South Asia
In his role leading Development in South Asia, Kiran has been instrumental in delivering unprecedented growth momentum in India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal and Bangladesh, signing more than 220 hotels for the region.
In India alone, Kiran and his team secured a record signing of 42 hotels and 7,000 rooms in 2024, and earlier this year signed a landmark founding deal with Concept Hospitality to affiliate The Fern portfolio of 115 properties with Series by Marriott. The signings extend Marriott’s footprint beyond gateway cities and into Tier 2 and 3 cities, with anticipated property openings in Surat, Shimla, Jalandhar, and Coorg among others. Alongside geographical expansion is the diversification of Marriott’s portfolio into the residences segment.
Leadership Endorsement
“These accomplishments are a testament to Kiran’s deep understanding of South Asia markets, strong relationships with our owner partners, incisive business acumen and steady leadership. I am confident that with Kiran’s vast expertise supported by our experienced leadership bench, Marriott will be well-positioned as we continue our trajectory of sustained growth in South Asia,” said Rajeev Menon, President, Marriott International Asia Pacific excluding China.
Career Before Marriott
Prior to joining Marriott, Kiran spent four years in real estate and hospitality consultancy with EY and HVS, and seven years in hotel operations with IHCL and the Oberoi Group at various locations across India.
