by Vijaylakshmi
The Crowne Plaza Greater Noida announced the appointment of three new members to its leadership team. Ankur Raj joins as director of revenue; Ankita Palit as Crowne Meetings director; and Rajiv Vatsyayan as executive chef.
Ankur Raj in his role as director of revenue, will be responsible to contribute in optimising revenue generation activities while supporting the leadership teams with various business activities. With over 12 years of experience, he will contribute towards budget planning and forecasting for short- and long-term periods. Having worked with brands like Marriott, Wyndham, Barcelo Hotels and more, Ankur brings an in-depth knowledge of revenue management, significantly helping in increasing revenue by reducing expenses. He has a proven track record in creating internal and external opportunities to expand and optimise revenue-producing activities.
Ankita Palit, newly appointed Crowne Meetings director is a sales expert with more than 11 years of expertise in the hospitality sector. Having worked with brands like The Taj, Hyatt, The Lalit, she has invaluable experience in the MICE sector. She will be responsible for revenue generation, creating new business opportunities through MICE, weddings and outdoor catering verticals. She will be closely working with the sales team and other departments, ensuring a smooth functioning of the overall department.
With more than 19 years of diverse culinary expertise, newly appointed executive chef Rajiv Vatsyayan is a seasoned professional who has successfully managed kitchens in business hotels, luxury resorts, and other establishments. He has played a crucial role in pre-opening activities, establishing cutting-edge kitchen facilities, overseeing menu planning and presentation, ensuring quality control, and leading team training and development. In addition to his tenure at Oberoi Hotels, he has also contributed his skills to SUJAN Hospitality, a luxury resort group in Rajasthan.
Vatsyayan will be responsible for elevating the fnb experiences at Crowne Plaza Greater Noida and bringing his expertise within the regional Indian cuisine and other specialties.
