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JW Marriott Goa appoints Yojan Gandha Das as Director of Operations

Experienced hospitality professional Yojan Gandha Das to lead operations at JW Marriott Goa.

Yojan Gandha Das
Yojan Gandha Das

JW Marriott Goa announces the appointment of Yojan Gandha Das as Director of Operations, drawing on over a decade of experience in hospitality.

Career journey and experience

Yojan began her journey in guest relations, where her intuitive guest-centric approach and natural leadership quickly set her apart. Her commitment to service excellence propelled her career progression, leading to key operational roles in the past at leading hospitality chains including Accor, Taj Hotels and Marriott International. Demonstrating a consistent ability to streamline processes, elevate standards and drive results, Yojan has built a strong reputation for unwavering operational excellence.

Role at JW Marriott Goa

At JW Marriott Goa, she will oversee the hotel’s primary operational departments – Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage Service, Culinary and Spa, ensuring the continued delivery of JW Marriott’s renowned service excellence. Her extensive experience within Marriott International further strengthens her alignment with the brand’s values and operational standards.

Strategic focus and initiatives

In her new role, Yojan will champion initiatives that enhance JW Marriott Goa’s revenue performance and brand presence, while empowering the operations team to deliver exceptional guest journeys. Her strategic focus will include improving guest satisfaction indicators, driving Brand Standard Audit performance and enhancing operational efficiency and profitability.

Sitting (L-R): Kanika Hasrat, Senior Regional Director, Operations, Hilton, South Asia; Sunjae Sharma, Managing Director, India & Southwest Asia, Hyatt; Ranju Alex, CEO, South Asia, Accor; Somnath Mukherjee, Executive Vice President, Operations & Head, Food & Beverage, IHCL; Sonica Malhotra, Joint Managing Director, MBD Group; Kiran Andicot, Senior Vice President, South Asia, Marriott International; Standing (L-R): Vineet Verma, President, Brigade Group; David Mathews, Head of Operations, Trident Hotels; Rahool Macarius, Market Managing Director, Eurasia, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts; Gaurav Sharma, Managing Director, Hotels, JLL India; Souvagya Mohapatra, Managing Director, (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan), Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts; Vishvapreet Singh Cheema, President, Lemon Tree Hotels; Vikram Lalvani, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Sterling Holidays; Jatin Khanna, Chief Executive Officer, Sarovar Hotels & Resorts; Vikramjit Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, Alivaa Hotels & Resorts; Nikhil Sharma, Managing Director & COO, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group; Jehangir Homi Aibara, Partner/Director, Mahajan & Aibara Advisers LLP; Rajneesh Malhotra, Country Head, Adani Hospitality
Sitting (L-R): Kanika Hasrat, Senior Regional Director, Operations, Hilton, South Asia; Sunjae Sharma, Managing Director, India & Southwest Asia, Hyatt; Ranju Alex, CEO, South Asia, Accor; Somnath Mukherjee, Executive Vice President, Operations & Head, Food & Beverage, IHCL; Sonica Malhotra, Joint Managing Director, MBD Group; Kiran Andicot, Senior Vice President, South Asia, Marriott International; Standing (L-R): Vineet Verma, President, Brigade Group; David Mathews, Head of Operations, Trident Hotels; Rahool Macarius, Market Managing Director, Eurasia, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts; Gaurav Sharma, Managing Director, Hotels, JLL India; Souvagya Mohapatra, Managing Director, (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan), Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts; Vishvapreet Singh Cheema, President, Lemon Tree Hotels; Vikram Lalvani, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Sterling Holidays; Jatin Khanna, Chief Executive Officer, Sarovar Hotels & Resorts; Vikramjit Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, Alivaa Hotels & Resorts; Nikhil Sharma, Managing Director & COO, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group; Jehangir Homi Aibara, Partner/Director, Mahajan & Aibara Advisers LLP; Rajneesh Malhotra, Country Head, Hospitality, Adani Realty
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