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Armed with a Diploma in Hotel Management, Catering and Nutrition from IHM Pusa and several decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Sanjay Sethi is a respected professional.

From one small hotel on the outskirts of Rourkela to its present collection of 10 world-class hotels located in eight destinations, spanning four states, the journey for MAYFAIR Hotels & Resorts, under the able leadership of hospitality veteran Souvagya Mohapatra, Executive Director, has been an admirable one.

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.

Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & Hyderabad International Convention Centre’s new General Manager brings with him over two decades of experience in the trade and hospitality industry.

Radisson Hotel Group hopes to reach the top by executing a 5-year operating plan that will deliver an aligned brand architecture, creative hospitality innovations, more streamlined operations and an integrated global platform. And Raj Rana, who leads these initiatives, is helping the company realise this dream.

At the helm of CG Hotels & Resorts, the hospitality wing of CG Corp Global, Rahul Chaudhary has helped the company grow from strength to strength, right since 2006 when he joined the group.