The Fern Hotels & Resorts has announced key leadership appointments across its portfolio, reinforcing operational excellence and enhancing guest engagement. Spanning prominent locations including Shivamogga, Gangtok, Kanpur, Mumbai and Rajkot, these appointments underscore the brand’s commitment to sustained growth, service innovation and superior guest satisfaction. The new leadership is expected to further strengthen on-ground operations while elevating guest experiences across these properties.
B Gopalakrishnan appointed General Manager at Harsha The Fern Shivamogga
B Gopalakrishnan, with over 30 years of experience across hotel operations and development, has been appointed General Manager at Harsha The Fern Shivamogga. In his role, he will lead overall hotel operations, drive service excellence, manage budgets and cost controls, and ensure smooth day-to-day functioning across departments.
With a strong background in leisure and resort hospitality, including key roles at Windflower Spa & Resort, Coorg and SR Jungle Resort, Coimbatore, he brings deep on-ground leadership and operational expertise. His focus will be on enhancing guest satisfaction through personalised experiences while strengthening operational efficiency and team performance, reinforcing the property’s positioning in the region.
Anand Ajit Kumar takes charge as General Manager at The Fern Denzong Hotel & Spa Gangtok
With nearly two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Anand Ajit Kumar has been appointed as the General Manager at The Fern Denzong Hotel & Spa Gangtok. In this role, he will oversee overall hotel operations, develop budgets and manage expenses, set business goals and implement policies to ensure smooth functioning and consistent service standards.
Recognised for strong leadership and operational mastery, Anand Ajit Kumar brings a sharp focus on execution and operational excellence. Previously, he has worked with Bloom Hotel and ITC Fortune, gaining wide-ranging exposure across hotel operations. Kumar has also been recognised with the Executive of the Year award at Sun n Sand Hotel and the Manager of the Year award at ITC Fortune, reflecting his strong performance and impact.
Pradeep Kumar appointed General Manager at Rajawat The Fern Kanpur
Pradeep Kumar brings with him over 15 years of experience across several prestigious hotel brands, including Wyndham properties, IHG and Accor. His operational expertise spans the full spectrum of hotel management, with a strong focus on food & beverage and operational excellence.
A passionate food and beverage professional, he has led regional initiatives to enhance F&B offerings, ensuring consistent innovation and service quality across multiple hotels. Prior to joining Rajawat The Fern Kanpur, he served as the pre-opening leader for Ramada Encore by Wyndham, Bareilly. In his current role as General Manager, he is committed to driving the hotel’s growth by delivering exceptional service standards, building a high-performing team and consistently enhancing guest satisfaction, while working towards achieving key revenue goals.
Kunal Kumar named General Manager at Galaxy Beacon Hotel Mumbai, Santacruz
With over thirteen years of progressive experience in the hospitality industry, spanning hotel operations and revenue management, Kunal Kumar has been entrusted with the role of General Manager at Galaxy Beacon Hotel Mumbai, Santacruz. In his current role, he will oversee overall hotel operations, ensure guest experience excellence, drive revenue performance, manage budgets and work towards consistent gross operating profit growth.
He will also focus on strengthening operational efficiencies and aligning teams to deliver consistently high service standards. Kunal’s professional journey includes key leadership roles across pre-opening resorts and reputed properties such as Mango Leaf Lake Resort and Fort Jadhavgadh. He has also been recognised as Best General Manager by CMO Asia and the World Federation of Hospitality Professionals in 2024 and 2025.
Ashish Kumar appointed Operations Manager at Iris Beacon Hotel Rajkot
Ashish Kumar, with a thirteen-year tenure in hospitality encompassing hotel operations, has been entrusted with the role of Operations Manager at Iris Beacon Hotel Rajkot. In this position, he will be responsible for overseeing hotel operations and sales, managing budgets and ensuring the success of the gross operating profit.
Ashish’s professional background includes key roles at Hotel The Meriton, New Delhi and Holiday Inn Express, Pune, giving him wide-ranging exposure across day-to-day hotel functioning and performance-driven operations. In his new role, he will focus on ensuring seamless coordination across departments while supporting overall efficiency and business performance, working closely with teams to align operations with the hotel’s commercial priorities.
