With a GMP from Cornell University, the soft-spoken Dipak Haksar has spent close to four decades with ITC Hotels. He began his career at ITC Maurya, New Delhi in 1978 and during his long tenure with the brand, he has held numerous positions managing both leisure and business properties. From ITC Maurya, he moved to ITC Windsor, Bengaluru, a hotel he nurtured as resident manager before moving to ITC Rajputana, Jaipur as manager. This was followed by a stint at Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur as general manager.
In 2001, Haksar was entrusted with the launch of ITC Maratha in Mumbai, which won the ‘Best Luxury Business Hotel’ award in its first year of operation. It also earned Haksar the Hotel & Food Service (H&FS) National Award for best general manager. He later moved to New Delhi as VP-operations for luxury hotels and general manager, ITC Maurya. In 2008, he was appointed COO of ITC Hotels and WelcomHotels.
An industry veteran, Haksar is also the chairman of the Assocham National Council for Tourism and Hospitality.
Hall of Fame, Dipak Haksar, CEO, ITC Hotels & WelcomHotels
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