Accor has appointed Ranju Alex as its new Chief Executive Officer for South Asia, a region that includes India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Ranju Alex brings a wealth of experience, having most recently served as the Regional Vice President for South Asia at Marriott International, overseeing 170 hotels. She has a long history in the hospitality industry, having started her career with The Oberoi Group in 1993 and holding various leadership roles at Marriott for over three decades. Her significant contributions to the industry were recognized when she was honored with the prestigious Bharat Gaurav award.
“We are delighted to welcome Ranju to the Accor and InterGlobe family. She will bring with her extensive experience, unparalleled skills, and extensive professional network. We look forward to building a leading hospitality platform in South Asia under her leadership.” — Gaurav Bhushan, Chairman of the proposed Accor-InterGlobe joint venture
“I am delighted to be joining Accor, a company that brings together the most exciting and comprehensive portfolio of brands in the region. It will be an honor for me to take on this exciting role and deliver the Group’s vision in South Asia.” — Ranju Alex, Chief Executive Officer for South Asia at Accor
This appointment comes amid Accor’s collaboration with InterGlobe, which was announced earlier this year. The joint venture aims to consolidate their businesses into a single entity/structure, pending regulatory approvals, and will further accelerate Accor's growth in South Asia.
With over 70 hotels currently in operation and more than 30 hotels in the pipeline, Accor continues to strengthen its position in key markets. This can also be confirmed with the recent appointment of Rachael Nicholson as Commercial Director for New Zealand and Fiji.
