APPOINTMENTS

Fairmont Udaipur Palace Announces New Leadership Appointments

Fairmont Udaipur Palace has announced two leadership appointments across its human resources and learning functions, with Jaiveer Singh Rathore appointed as Director of People & Culture and Karan Solanki as Director of Learning & Development.

Karan Solanki- Director of Learning & Development

Karan Solanki brings over 15 years of experience in hospitality learning and development, guest experience, and talent engagement across India, the Maldives, and the UAE. He has previously worked with organisations including Soneva, Marriott International, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and Pulse Hotels & Resorts.

Most recently, he was associated with Pulse Hotels & Resorts, where he oversaw learning and development strategies across multiple resort properties in the Maldives. His experience includes leading training initiatives, supporting pre-opening projects, and driving team development programmes.

Karan shares, “I’m excited to join Fairmont Udaipur Palace and contribute towards building a culture that empowers teams, inspires creativity, and elevates the guest experience through thoughtful learning and genuine service.”

Jaiveer Singh Rathore- Director of People & Culture

Jaiveer Singh Rathore brings close to two decades of experience in hospitality human resources, with expertise in talent management, employee engagement, and organisational development. He has worked with hospitality groups including Marriott International and Accor, contributing to HR operations across multiple locations.

Prior to this appointment, he served as Director of Human Resources at JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata, where he was involved in HR and training functions, including employee engagement and operational initiatives.

Jaiveer shares, “Hospitality is built on people and culture. At Fairmont Udaipur Palace, I look forward to contributing towards creating an environment where teams feel empowered, motivated, and inspired to deliver exceptional guest experiences while fostering a strong culture of growth and inclusivity.”

In their new roles, Karan will oversee learning and development initiatives, while Jaiveer will lead people and culture functions, including HR strategy and workforce management at the property.

“We are pleased to welcome Jaiveer Singh Rathore and Karan Solanki to the leadership team at Fairmont Udaipur Palace. Both bring with them a wealth of experience in people development, organisational culture, and hospitality leadership, along with a strong understanding of creating meaningful employee and guest experiences. Their expertise and people-centric approach will play an important role in strengthening our culture of excellence as we continue to evolve and elevate the overall guest journey at the hotel,” says Vishrut Gupta, General Manager on the appointments.

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