Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management

Anuraag Bhatnagar
Whole-time Director and Chief Executive Officer

He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Delhi and a diploma in hotel management, catering and nutrition from the Board of Technical Education, Delhi. He has also completed the Marriott Ascent Leadership Program conducted by Kenan-Flagler Business School, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an executive education program conducted by the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. He was previously associated with Starwood Hotels & Resorts India Private Limited, a subsidiary of Mariott International and with EIH Limited.

Ravi Shankar
Head - Asset Management and Chief Financial Officer
He has been associated with Leela group since January 2, 2020. He is responsible for the asset management, risk and compliance and the overall financial performance of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Delhi and a bachelor’s degree in law from Manav Bharti University, Solan. He is an associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Prior to joining our Company, he was associated with Meraas Hotels and Resorts LLC as its chief financial officer, Starwood Hotels & Resorts India Private Limited (a subsidiary of Mariott International Inc.) as its regional director, openings (Asia Pacific, excluding China), Abjar Hotels International LLC as its chief financial officer.

Jyoti Maheshwari
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
She has been associated with Leela group since October 7, 2021. She is responsible for the secretarial and regulatory compliance functions of our Company. She holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Delhi. She is an associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. Prior to joining our Company, she was associated with Noveltech Feeds Private Limited as its company secretary, chief compliance officer and head of treasury, Seamec Limited as its deputy general manager (finance & accounts), Vikas Global One Limited as its company secretary and manager of corporate affairs. She was also previously associated with Promod (India) Private Limited and SSIPL Retail Limited.

Vikram Rajaram Choubal
Senior Vice President – Technical Services
He has been associated with Schloss HMA since October 1, 2020. He is responsible for the designing and planning of various ongoing and upcoming projects. He received the certificate of competency (marine engineer officer) from the Registrar General of Shipping and Seamen, Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Prior to joining Schloss HMA, he was associated with EIH Limited as its vice president – engineering (west), Market City Resources Private Limited as its vice president – engineering, Indian Hotels Company Limited as its vice president - projects and Marriott Hotels India Private Limited as its vice president – project management.

Shweta Jain
Chief Marketing and Sales Officer
She has been associated with Schloss HMA since April 29, 2024. She is responsible for the sales and marketing functions. She has passed the final examination for bachelor’s degree in commerce from Barkatullah Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal and holds a master’s degree in business administration from Institute of Management Studies, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore. Further, she has completed the Oxford Leading Sustainable Corporations Programme developed by Said Business School, University of Oxford. Prior to joining Schloss HMA, she was associated with William Grant & Sons India Private Limited as head of marketing, United Spirits Limited as its chief business development officer – luxury reserve craft & strategic accounts and Pernod Ricard Indian Private Limited as its assistant general manager - marketing.

Isha Goyal
Senior Vice President and Head – Human Resources
She has been associated with Schloss HMA since July 11, 2024. She is responsible for overseeing the implementation of HR policies and practices to attract, develop and retain talent. She holds a bachelor’s degree in science from the University of Delhi and a post graduate diploma in management from Symbiosis Centre for Management & Human Resource Development. Prior to joining Schloss HMA, she was associated with Godrej Consumer Products Limited as head - human resources, India and SAARC region, ACC Limited as its chief manager and Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited as manager - human resources.

Sougata Kundu
Vice President - Legal and Compliance
He has been associated with Schloss HMA since June 9, 2023. He is responsible for the legal and compliance functions. He holds a bachelor’s degree in social, legal sciences and bachelor’s degree in laws from the University of Pune. Prior to joining Schloss HMA, he was associated with OYO Hotels and Homes Private Limited as vice president – legal/ litigation, JSA Advocates & Solicitors as a senior associate, Desai & Diwanji as a senior associate, Vaish Associates, Advocates as a senior associate, Pricewaterhouse Coopers Private Limited as an associate, and Jahnvi e-Ventures Private Limited as a legal consultant.

Naresh Asawa
Vice President - Real Estate Operations
He has been associated with Schloss HMA since March 1, 2022. He is responsible for property management, asset upgradation, ESG initiatives and maintenance of facilities of the hotels. He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the University of Mumbai and a diploma in business management from S, P. Mandali’s Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Mumbai. Further, he has completed the executive development programme in strategic management conducted by the Indian Institute of Management, Kashipur and the ESG professional: impact leader programme certified by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs. Prior to joining Schloss HMA, he has worked with Equinox Business Parks Private Limited as senior general manager – operations, EIH Limited as engineer and Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai as trainee - engineer.