JW Marriott Kolkata appoints Pappu Singh as Director of Culinary

With over 22 years of experience across luxury hotels and international culinary operations, Pappu Singh will lead the hotel's culinary direction, menu innovation and kitchen teams.

JW Marriott Kolkata has appointed Pappu Singh as Director of Culinary, bringing more than 22 years of experience across luxury hotels and fine-dining operations in India and international markets.

Culinary leadership across luxury hotels

Most recently, Pappu served as Executive Chef at The Oberoi Beach Resort, Sahl Hasheesh, Egypt, where he led culinary operations across multiple dining venues and banquet facilities. His career also includes senior culinary leadership roles at The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata; Trident Udaipur; Trident Chennai; Oberoi Gurgaon; and Trident Gurgaon. Across these properties, he managed restaurant and banquet operations, menu development, food quality and kitchen teams.

Expertise in diverse cuisines and dining experiences

His expertise spans Indian, Western, Japanese, Oriental, Thai and Egyptian cuisines, alongside menu engineering, food-cost control, food safety, team development and guest dining experiences. He has also led destination wedding catering, large-scale banquets and bespoke dining experiences for high-profile guests.

International exposure and pre-opening experience

Pappu has contributed to pre-opening projects, including the culinary team at Oberoi Gurgaon, where he supported Western cuisine for banquets and a large multi-cuisine restaurant with live kitchens. His international exposure includes representing India at the Make in India initiative in Hannover, Germany, in 2015, and cross-exposure training at Mandarin Oriental Barcelona, with a focus on Catalan cuisine and contemporary European gastronomy.

Focus on culinary innovation and operational excellence

In his new role at JW Marriott Kolkata, Pappu will lead the hotel’s culinary direction, with a focus on menu innovation, food quality, operational efficiency and the development of high-performing kitchen teams. His experience in managing diverse cuisines, large events and luxury dining operations will support the hotel’s commitment to guest experiences and consistent culinary standards.

JW Marriott Kolkata announces the appointment of Mainak Ray as the new Director of Sales and Marketing

JW Marriott Kolkata announces the appointment of Mainak Ray as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. With over a decade of expertise in luxury hospitality sales across India, Mainak brings a strong strategic vision and a proven track record of success. Driving growth and excellence, in his new role, Mainak will oversee sales, marketing, and revenue operations, focusing on brand positioning, guest engagement, and revenue optimization.

His leadership will be instrumental in enhancing luxury experiences, weddings, and corporate events. A distinguished hospitality journey, Mainak holds a Master’s in International Management from the University of Sussex, UK, and started his career with Lebara Mobile UK before transitioning to the hospitality industry.


His previous roles at Hyatt, Accor, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, and Marriott International have contributed to his expertise in driving revenue growth and brand visibility. Industry leaders welcome Mainak Ray, who expressed his enthusiasm by stating, “I am deeply honored to join JW Marriott Kolkata, a hotel synonymous with luxury, innovation, and guest-centricity.
I look forward to working with the exceptional team to enhance our market presence and create unforgettable guest experiences.” Sunil Kumar, General Manager of JW Marriott Kolkata, added, “We are delighted to welcome Mainak Ray. His strategic acumen and leadership will be key to propelling the hotel’s growth and setting new benchmarks in luxury hospitality.”

Karan Singh Nagra appointed as a Marketing & Communications Manager at JW Marriott Kolkata

Karan Singh Nagra, an insightful marketing professional with an experience of 8 plus years in designing and implementing brand, and marketing strategies across retail, media, and the hospitality industry, has been appointed as the Marketing and Communication Manager at JW Marriott Kolkata. 

With an incredible track record in his profession, Karan’s key responsibilities include the creation and supervision of a result-oriented multi-platform communications strategy. The functions of the  communication portfolio encompass guidance on marketing collaterals and materials in line with the  brand direction, leading the planning and execution of the overall initiatives and projects related to the  brand, monitoring the success of various campaigns and its efficacy to managing budgets for this segment  

This proactive professional initiated his career after pursuing a Master of Business Administration with a  specialization in marketing. Prior to this, he has served various renowned brands such as Spencer’s Retail  Pvt Ltd - RPSG Group as Assistant Manager Marketing, 91.9 Friends FM- ABP Group as Head  Marketing & Activations, JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata as Sales & Marketing Manager F&B,  

Karan brings a wealth of experience and is known for his excellent communication & interpersonal skills with an innate ability to interact with clients and teams at all levels. He even bagged the Media  Excellence Award for ‘Excellence in Media Marketing’ by the Indywood Media Excellence Awards,  

His favorite hobbies include reading about advertising and marketing. He also enjoys travelling and music.