Rupam Das Appointed as New COO at Ananta Hotels & Resorts

APPOINTMENT

Ananta Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Rupam Das as Chief Operations Officer (COO) for Ananta Global Hotels.

Rupam brings almost three decades of extensive leadership experience across operations, acquisitions and business development in his new role.

He will be responsible for overseeing operations across Ananta’s expanding portfolio, while leading strategic global expansion initiatives across the group’s four core verticals: eco-luxury resorts, wildlife lodges, wellness sanctuaries, retreats and business hotels in tier-I, tier-II and tier-III cities.

As part of Ananta’s growth strategy, Rupam will also oversee the brand’s vision to launch 50 new properties globally over the next five years. He will be closely involved in overall operations and global expansion.

Prior to joining Ananta, he served as Senior Director of Business Development at The Clarks Hotels & Resorts for almost one and a half decade, where he led a portfolio of over 100 hotels across India and South East Asia. His earlier leadership roles at ITC Hotels, Cambay Group and Panoramic Resorts showcased his expertise in pre-openings, hotel turnarounds, deal structuring and revenue optimization.

Commenting on his appointment, Rupam said, “Ananta represents a commitment to authentic luxury, nature-inspired design and timeless elegance. It is an honour to join at this pivotal juncture. My primary focus will be on establishing scalable operational frameworks, entering high-potential markets, and cultivating long-term strategic alliances that uphold Ananta’s service standards and sustainability ethos. Together with our promoters and dedicated professional team, we will build a global footprint anchored in Indian hospitality excellence.”