Rajeev Rawat named Director of Ops at Hyderabad Marriott Convention Centre & Courtyard by Marriott
Rajeev Rawat
In his new role, he will lead operational excellence across both hotels, with a focus on elevating service delivery, nurturing talent and creating consistently memorable guest experiences.
Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre and Courtyard by Marriott Hyderabad have announced the appointment of Rajeev Rawat as Director of Operations, bringing to the two properties a wealth of experience across leading global hospitality brands, including Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt.
With a career spanning over 15 years, Rawat brings deep expertise in rooms operations, guest experience and operational leadership, complemented by an international perspective gained during his tenure in Scotland. In his new role, he will lead operational excellence across both hotels, with a focus on elevating service delivery, nurturing talent and creating consistently memorable guest experiences.
Rawat began his hospitality journey with JW Marriott Pune, building his expertise across front office and rooms operations before progressing into senior leadership positions with Marriott and Hilton. He has led leadership roles across individual hotels and multi-property clusters, including overseeing rooms operations for Courtyard and Fairfield by Marriott properties in Bengaluru.
Commenting on his appointment, Rawat said, “Hospitality, at its heart, is about people — the associates who bring a hotel to life and the guests whose experiences we have the privilege of shaping. Having had the opportunity to work across diverse brands, teams and markets, I have come to value the importance of being present, listening closely and fostering an environment where people feel empowered to deliver their best. I look forward to working alongside the teams at Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre and Courtyard by Marriott Hyderabad, building on their strengths, exchanging ideas and creating experiences that guests remember long after their stay.”
Amardeep Singh, Multi-Property General Manager, Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre and Courtyard by Marriott Hyderabad, added, “At the heart of every exceptional hotel is a team that understands the art of making people feel welcome. Rajeev brings a strong foundation in rooms and operational leadership, a keen focus on guest satisfaction and a genuine commitment to developing people. His collaborative approach and on-ground engagement will be valuable in strengthening our service culture and continuing to create distinctive experiences for our guests. We are delighted to welcome him to the team.”
Rajeev’s contributions have been recognised through several professional accolades, including the Associate of the Year award and the Guest Voice Champion award. He was also nominated for the Hotelier Awards in the Dynamic Rooms Director of the Year category, reflecting his continued commitment to operational excellence and guest-centric leadership.
