Novotel Hyderabad Airport has announced the appointment of Dharaniswar Das as its new Director of People & Culture. With over two decades of diverse experience across leading hospitality brands, Das brings deep expertise in talent development, people engagement, and organisational culture-building to his new role.
Role and responsibilities at the hotel
As Director of People & Culture, Das will lead Novotel Hyderabad Airport’s human resources strategy with a strong focus on talent acquisition, employee development, organisational culture, and people-centric operations.
He will steer initiatives that enhance team engagement, strengthen leadership capability, support learning and development, and ensure a workplace environment that reflects Accor’s values and service philosophy. He will also play a key role in shaping policies, driving diversity and inclusion, and aligning people practices with the hotel’s strategic priorities.
Career journey and contributions within Accor
Das has built an extensive career within Accor, having held leadership roles at Grand Mercure Bengaluru at Gopalan Mall, Novotel Guwahati, and Ibis Novotel Bengaluru ORR. He has been instrumental in driving HR automation, improving employee engagement scores, introducing performance enhancement frameworks, and strengthening learning and development programmes across multiple properties.
His achievements include implementing new HR systems, championing diversity initiatives, launching recognition programmes, and contributing to award-winning organisational culture outcomes.
Leadership insight: Dharaniswar Das
Sharing his thoughts on the new role, Dharaniswar Das said, “I am delighted to join Novotel Hyderabad Airport and contribute to a workplace that prioritises growth, collaboration, and people-first values. My focus will be on creating meaningful development opportunities, nurturing an inclusive culture, and ensuring that every team member feels supported and empowered in their journey.”
Leadership insight: Novotel Hyderabad Airport
Welcoming him to the leadership team, Sukhbir Singh, General Manager, Novotel Hyderabad Airport, stated, “Dharaniswar brings deep people expertise and a strong understanding of Accor’s culture, making him an excellent fit for our hotel. His experience in building engaged teams and driving progressive HR practices will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our people strategy and enhance the colleague experience.”
