Leisure Hotels Group Announces Key Appointments Bolstering Its Corporate Team

New Delhi, 25th July, 2023: Leisure Hotels Group (LHG), an experiential luxury resort chain in North India and the largest across the state of Uttarakhand has appointed Arun Paliwal and Kumud Joshi as their Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Head - Learning & Development (L&D) respectively to further strengthen and nurture key talent across its verticals. 
 
Mr. Vibhas Prasad, Director, Leisure Hotels Group commented on the appointment, “We are delighted to welcome Arun and Kumud embark on this journey with us. With a current workforce comprising more than 1,000 associates, we are resolute in our commitment to foster gender diversity through our hiring practices. By 2024, we anticipate a remarkable 30% increase in hirings due to a robust product pipeline, and we remain dedicated to building a diverse and talented pool of professionals.

Our focus lies in providing extensive learning, training, and development opportunities for our employees to excel. We have always led with a people-first strategy and believe, Mr. Paliwal and Ms. Joshi’s expertise will be instrumental in fostering a team truly reflects the vision and values of Leisure Hotels Group." further added by Mr. Prasad.

An ardent HR professional, Arun has a rich experience of over 15 years in the industry. Prior to joining Leisure Hotels Group, he has been associated with many leading hospitality brands such as Oberoi Resorts & Hotels, Lemon Tree Hotels, and Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG). Most recently, Arun was leading the HR operations at Six Senses Vana, Dehradun (formerly Known as Vana Retreat) as their Director of Human Resources.

Arun holds a master’s in business administration (M.B.A) degree from ICFAI National College, Udaipur and has a proven track record in effective talent management for the organisation’s steady growth. He has vast experience in nurturing talent including employees with special abilities. He is steadfast on developing a healthy work environment to enhance employee efficiency & lifecycle.

Kumud will take over the learning & development team has a meritorious experience having worked with some of the renowned hospitality brands such as Hyatt Regency (New Delhi), The Leela Hotels & Resorts (Goa), Marriott International (Pune), Academy of Culinary Arts (Kathmandu) and Frankfinn (Pune). With a diverse career spanning over 15 years in the industry, his valuable expertise and an excellent foundation in hotel operations and hospitality training make him the ideal choice for this important role. 

Born and brought up in Uttarakhand, Kumud comes with a strong education background, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from IGNOU and a Hotel Management graduate from the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) Lucknow. In his new role at Leisure Hotels Group, he will be responsible for developing and executing strategies that track and assess the learning curve of all employees and bridge any gaps with custom training programs.

About Leisure Hotels Group  

Leisure Hotels Group is an experiential luxury resort chain in North India and the largest across the state of Uttarakhand. Since its foundation in 1989, the group has had the chance to serve amongst the largest number of travellers in Uttarakhand at 26 scenic locations. 

The group’s portfolio of smart business hotels, boutique resorts, bespoke villas and luxury camps, include beautiful properties offering leisure, adventure, wilderness, wellness & spiritual experiences. The group intends to continue delivering old-fashioned style of award-winning and full-hearted services at core of its customer delight experience. 

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