APPOINTMENTS
Hilton Goa Resort has announced four new leadership appointments. These strategic advancements reflect Hilton’s ongoing commitment to fostering internal talent across its Goa portfolio, including the pre-opening Hilton Garden Inn Goa Calangute.
Argha Dutta- Appointed as Operations Manager
With a career spanning across renowned hospitality brands, Argha brings extensive operational expertise to Hilton Goa Resort. He began his journey with The Oberoi Hotels, before assuming leadership roles at Hyatt Hotels, Marriott Hotels, and Radisson Hotels.
Rebecca Rodrigues- Promoted to Cluster Human Resources Manager
Rebecca has worked with renowned hospitality brands, including Radisson Hotels – Country Inn & Suites, Panjim and Hyatt Hotels, where she led two pre-openings and one brand conversion over an 8.5 years tenure.
Since joining Hilton Goa Resort in February 2024, Rebecca has earned industry accolades such as the Operators choice award – South India at the 2024 Hilton HR and Finance conference and the Leader of the Year 2024 award at Hilton Goa Resort.
Swapnil Kholkar – Promoted to Cluster IT Manager
With over 16 years of experience in hospitality IT operations, Swapnil brings a strong track record in ensuring system reliability, brand compliance, and uest technolgogy experiences.
Swapnil will oversee and manage IT operations for four Hilton properties, including the pre-opening of Hilton Garden Inn Goa Calangute.
He has worked with leading brands such as Grand Hyatt Goa, Hyatt Centric Goa, Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, and The Lalit Golf & Spa Resort Goa. A Diploma holder in Computer Science Engineering and a Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), Swapnil holds expertise in managing PMS, POS, network systems, and cybersecurity.
Yogendra Shirodkar – Promoted to Cluster Security Manager
Yogendra brings around 15 years of experience in the field of Safety and Security, His professional journey spans renowned hospitality brands such as Taj, Hyatt, and Zuri before he joined Hilton.
Yogendra began his tenure with Hilton Goa Resort as a Security Executive, steadily progressing to Assistant Manager – Security, and later to Security Manager. In his new role, he will oversee both Hilton Goa Resort and the pre-opening Hilton Garden Inn Goa Calangute.
Commenting on all the strategic appointments, Kshitij Jawa, General Manager, Hilton Goa Resort, said, “Argha’s appointment underscores Hilton Goa Resort’s commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence. Rebecca’s elevation to a cluster leadership role reflects Hilton’s dedication to recognizing and nurturing talent, while Swapnil’s and Yogendra’s promotions highlight our focus on innovation, technology, and safety excellence. Together, these leadership advancements strengthen our mission of creating outstanding experiences for our guests and team members alike.”
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