Marriott Executive Apartments Bengaluru UB City appoints Rowena Rocha as HR Director

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She joins the property with over 13 years of experience in human resources leadership across Marriott International and IHCL.

Marriott Executive Apartments Bengaluru UB City has appointed Rowena Rocha as Director of Human Resources. Bringing over 13 years of experience in human resources leadership within the hospitality industry, Rowena joins the property with expertise in talent management, organisational development, employee engagement, workforce planning, leadership development and culture transformation.

Role

In her role, Rowena will oversee the Human Resources function, with a focus on talent development, employee engagement, leadership development, organisational effectiveness and workplace culture.

Professional experience

Prior to joining Marriott Executive Apartments Bengaluru UB City, she served as Assistant Director of Human Resources at Le Méridien Kochi, where she led strategic HR initiatives, organisational development and employee engagement. Her career also includes leadership roles at Courtyard by Marriott Chennai, JW Marriott Bengaluru, Kochi Marriott Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Kochi Airport, Taj Bengal Kolkata, Vivanta by Taj – President Mumbai and the Corporate Office of Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL).

Recognition

Throughout her career, Rowena has received several recognitions, including the Marriott HR APEC Awards for Spirit to Serve Our Communities (2021) and Team Resilience (2020). She completed Marriott International’s Future Forward Talent Programme (2022–23) and contributed as HR Trainer for the pre-opening of JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa and the conversion of St. Regis Goa.

Leadership

Commenting on the appointment, Wajeed Bagwan, General Manager, Marriott Executive Apartments Bengaluru UB City, said, “We are delighted to welcome Rowena to the Marriott Executive Apartments Bengaluru UB City family. Her extensive experience across leading hospitality brands, strategic HR expertise, and passion for building people-centric workplaces make her a valuable addition to our leadership team. We are confident that her leadership will further strengthen our culture, empower our associates, and contribute significantly to the continued success of the property.”