Up the ranks: Dharaniswar Das handpicked as new Director of People & Culture at Novotel Hyderabad Airport

In this role, he is focusing on strengthening leadership capability, enhancing L&D, and driving people-first initiatives.

Novotel Hyderabad Airport, which is an Accor-brand property located near Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, has appointed Dharaniswar Das (pictured above) as its new Director of People & Culture.

In his role, he leads the hotel’s HR strategy, focusing on strengthening leadership capability, enhancing learning and development, and driving people-first initiatives.

He is expected to steer initiatives that enhance team engagement, strengthen leadership capability, support L&D, and ensure a workplace environment that reflects Accor’s values and service philosophy.

He will also play a key role in shaping policies, driving diversity and inclusion, and aligning people practices with the hotel’s strategic priorities.

Sharing his thoughts on the role, Das said: "My focus will be on creating meaningful development opportunities, nurturing an inclusive culture, and ensuring that every team member feels supported and empowered in their journey."

Das brings over 20 years of experience across Accor properties, having held leadership roles at Grand Mercure Bengaluru at Gopalan Mall, Novotel Guwahati, and Ibis Novotel Bengaluru ORR.

He has been credited to have been instrumental in driving HR automation, improving employee engagement scores, introducing performance enhancement frameworks, and strengthening L&D programmes across multiple properties.

Welcoming him to the leadership team, Sukhbir Singh, General Manager, Novotel Hyderabad Airport, stated: “Dharaniswar brings deep people expertise and a strong understanding of Accor’s culture, making him an excellent fit for our hotel."

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