Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach has announced four leadership changes across operations, sales and marketing, revenue management, and food and beverage as the Mumbai hotel strengthens its management team and prepares for its next phase of growth.

The appointments include the promotion of Amartya Chakraborty to Director of Operations, alongside the appointment of Abhijit Masurkar as Director of Sales & Marketing, Chander Joshi as Assistant Director of Revenue Management, and Harshwardhan Dhavale as Food & Beverage Manager.

Together, the new leadership team brings extensive experience across some of India’s leading hospitality brands, with expertise spanning hotel operations, commercial strategy, revenue management, dining, weddings and MICE.

Amartya Chakraborty Appointed as Director of Operations

After serving as Director of Sales & Marketing at Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach since 2022, Amartya Chakraborty has been promoted to Director of Operations. With nearly two decades of experience in hospitality, including more than 10 years with Accor, Chakraborty will now oversee the hotel’s day-to-day operations across accommodation, food and beverage, weddings, banquets and events.

His new role will focus on maintaining service standards, improving operational performance and creating a consistent guest experience across the property.

Abhijit Masurkar to Lead Sales and Marketing

Abhijit Masurkar joins Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach as Director of Sales & Marketing, bringing more than 20 years of experience in hospitality sales, commercial strategy and business development. His career includes leadership roles with IHCL, The Leela Palace and Hilton, giving him broad experience in revenue generation, stakeholder relationships and market development.

At Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach, Masurkar will lead the hotel’s commercial strategy, with a focus on expanding business across the corporate, leisure, weddings and MICE segments while identifying new opportunities to strengthen the property’s market presence.

Chander Joshi Joins Revenue Management Team

The hotel has also appointed Chander Joshi as Assistant Director of Revenue Management. With more than 14 years of experience, Joshi has worked with leading hospitality brands including Holiday Inn by IHG, DoubleTree by Hilton, Le Méridien, The Lalit and The Leela.

His responsibilities will include revenue optimisation, pricing strategy and demand forecasting, helping the hotel respond to market trends and maximise performance across different business segments.

Harshwardhan Dhavale Appointed Food & Beverage Manager

Harshwardhan Dhavale takes on the role of Food & Beverage Manager, bringing 16 years of hospitality experience to Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach. His previous experience includes roles with Courtyard by Marriott, Hilton Mumbai, DoubleTree by Hilton, ibis, Grand Mercure Bengaluru, Della Adventure and Taj Residency.

At the Mumbai property, he will oversee food and beverage operations, with a focus on dining and banquet services and delivering a strong experience across the hotel’s restaurants, events and celebrations.

Building the Next Chapter for Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach

The four appointments bring together expertise across the key areas that shape a modern hotel operation, from guest services and commercial performance to revenue planning, dining and events.

Kunal Shanker, General Manager, Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach, said, “The hospitality industry is evolving rapidly, with guest expectations extending far beyond traditional hotel stays. Success today depends on creating seamless experiences across accommodation, dining, celebrations, events, and every guest touchpoint. These leadership appointments reflect our commitment to building a future-ready team that combines commercial expertise, operational excellence, and a guest-first mindset. Amartya’s elevation, alongside the addition of Abhijit, Chander, and Harshwardhan, brings diverse strengths that will further enhance our business performance, service standards, and innovation. Together, they will play a pivotal role in shaping the next phase of growth for Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach while delivering exceptional value to our guests, partners, and associates.”

With a strengthened leadership team across operations, commercial strategy, revenue and food and beverage, Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach is set to build on its presence in Mumbai’s competitive hospitality and MICE landscape while delivering memorable experiences for guests and event organisers.

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