APPOINTMENT

Chandra Sekhar D Appointed as Director of Finance at Fairmont Mumbai

Fairmont Mumbai has appointed Chandra Sekhar D as the new Director of Finance. He brings over two decades of experience across leading hospitality brands, having worked in leadership roles at leading hotels including Marriott Hotels India, JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa, The Ascott Limited, and The Raintree Hotels.

Chandra brings extensive expertise in financial management, budgeting & forecasting, financial reporting, audits, compliance, cost controls, large-scale hotel openings, team leadership, strategic planning, process transformation, compliance, business partnering, and operational excellence.

Prior to this appointment, he served as Cluster Director of Finance at Kathmandu Marriott Hotel, Nepal, where he played a key ole in supporting business strategy, driving financial performance, and building high-performing finance teams.

In his new role at Fairmont Mumbai, Chandra will be responsible for steering financial planning and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, compliance, risk management, cost optimization, and strategic decision-making.

Excited for his appointment, Chandra Sekhar D said, “Fairmont Mumbai represents one of the most exciting luxury hospitality projects in the country today. I am delighted to join a team that is committed to setting new benchmarks in guest experience and service excellence. My focus will be on building a strong financial foundation that supports innovation, operational agility, and long-term value creation, while enabling the hotel to achieve its ambitious growth objectives.”

“Chandra’s depth of financial expertise and progressive leadership experience make him a valuable addition to Fairmont Mumbai’s executive team. His strategic mindset and strong understanding of hospitality operations will play an important role in driving sustainable growth, operational agility and long-term success for the hotel”, said Rajiv Kapoor, General Manager, Fairmont Mumbai & Roswyn, A Morgans Originals Hotel.

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