Novotel Kolkata Names Neerajita Kundu People & Culture Manager

Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences has appointed Neerajita Kundu as People & Culture Manager. She brings over 11 years of experience in hospitality human resources, spanning people operations, talent acquisition, employee engagement, learning and development, employee relations and organisational culture.

Her career includes stints at The Lalit Great Eastern Kolkata, Neotia Hospitality, Hyatt Regency Kolkata and Fortune Park Hotels by ITC. Most recently, she was Human Resource Manager at Fortune Park Hotels by ITC, where she worked with the property during its pre-opening phase. Before that, she spent three years at Hyatt Regency Kolkata as Assistant Manager – Human Resources.

In her new role, Neerajita will lead the hotel’s People & Culture function, with a focus on employee engagement, nurturing talent, advancing learning and development, and creating pathways for professional growth. She will also work to build an environment based on trust, open communication, recognition and a sense of belonging among the hotel’s Heartists.

“We are pleased to welcome Neerajita Kundu to Novotel Kolkata. Her strong understanding of the hospitality landscape, coupled with her extensive experience across human resources and people management, will add significant depth to our leadership team. People are at the heart of hospitality, and Neerajita’s vision closely aligns with our commitment to building a workplace that encourages growth, celebrates individual contributions and fosters a strong sense of belonging. We look forward to her leadership in further nurturing our Heartists and strengthening a culture that enables our people to thrive while delivering memorable experiences to our guests,” said Rajneesh Kumar, General Manager, Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences.

Outside work, Neerajita enjoys writing poetry and listening to music.

Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences has 340 keys, comprising 280 rooms, 12 suites, a Presidential Suite and 47 serviced apartments, along with 30,000 sq ft of banqueting space. It is located beside the New Town commercial and IT hub, about 10 minutes’ drive from Kolkata International Airport.

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