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A highly respected figure in the Indian hotel industry, an alumnus of the Oberoi Centre for Learning and Development, Rattan Keswani has over 31 years of experience in managing high performance teams across multiple functions and geographies.

No one word can truly encapsulate this dynamic leader and professional. Ranjit Batra, President — Hospitality Management, has been the game-changer for Panchshil Realty and under his stewardship, the company has embarked upon on a path of immense growth.

“The Leela brand’s portfolio has today grown to nine award-winning hotels, with plans to further expand our footprint in India and overseas. Each Leela property is recognised for its unique identity, is a market leader in its respective location and is acclaimed for its superior hospitality, having received numerous accolades from guests and industry leaders,” Kaul reveals.

Pushing boundaries and coming up with visionary ways to progress the company comes naturally to Vivek Bhalla. He clearly is in no mood to slow down. There are ambitious expansion plans for the Holiday Inn brand family, with more than 85% of hotels in the pipeline.

In essence, our Power List 2018 is a collection of hospitality leaders who have, in their own way, changed the rules of the game and redefined the country’s hospitality industry. They are role models, who will continue to inspire a whole new generation.