Kumar Rathod brings over 22 years of experience across hospitality and corporate finance to oversee financial operations at both Novotel Goa properties.

Novotel Goa Resort & Spa and Novotel Goa Candolim announces the appointment of Kumar Rathod as Director of Finance, bringing with him more than 22 years of vast experience in financial planning, analysis and management across luxury hospitality and multinational corporate environments.

Kumar returns to Goa with an extensive hospitality finance portfolio spanning India and the Maldives, having held senior leadership positions across prominent luxury resorts and hospitality brands. He joins us from Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts, Maldives and has worked with hospitality brands like Radisson, Intercontinental and Orion. Beyond hospitality, he has held finance roles with organisations including Adlab Films Ltd. Mahindra and Mahindra, Nestle, Desai Group, and Firm of Chartered Accountants.

Qualifications and professional background

A Certified Management Accountant (CMA – Australia), Kumar also holds an Associate CPA designation, IFRS Certification, an Executive MBA from the Indian School of Business Management and a B.Com. from Damodar College, Goa University.

Amit Sangwan on the appointment

Commenting on the appointment, Cluster General Manager – Amit Sangwan said, “We are delighted to welcome Kumar Rathod to the Novotel Goa family. His extensive experience across luxury hospitality, strong strategic financial acumen, and previous association with the Goa hospitality industry make him a valuable addition to our leadership team. We are confident that his expertise will contribute significantly to the continued growth and success of both Novotel Goa Resort & Spa and Novotel Goa Candolim.”

Novotel Goa properties

This appointment comes at an exciting time for both hotels. Novotel Goa Resort & Spa is set to enhance its guest experience further with the upcoming renovation of its guest rooms, scheduled for completion by Q4 2026, while continuing to strengthen it’s position as one of Goa’s preferred family, MICE, and pet-friendly resort destinations. Meanwhile, Novotel Goa Candolim continues to deliver exceptional leisure experiences and remains one of North Goa’s leading hospitality destinations.

Kumar Rathod’s role

In his new role, Kumar will oversee the financial operations of both properties, driving business performance through strategic financial planning, budgeting and forecasting, cost optimisation, financial governance, compliance, and profitability management.

His expertise in multi-property operations, financial analysis, infrastructure development, and team leadership will further support the hotels’ financial and operational objectives, ensuring sustainable growth and long-term success

Novotel Goa Candolim & Novotel Goa Resort & Spa Appoints Sachin Maheshwary as General Manager

With years of experience and a deep understanding of the Accor brand, Sachin is set to elevate guests’ experiences and drive growth at Novotel Goa.

June, 2024, National: Novotel Goa Candolim and Novotel Goa Resort & Spa are pleased to announce the appointment of Sachin Maheshwary as the new General Manager. Sachin, an industry veteran with over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry will be responsible for the growth of 270 keys across both the properties, leveraging his extensive knowledge of the Novotel brand and his skills as an F&B Alchemist for Accor in India & South Asia.

In his new role, Sachin's focus will be to elevate both the Novotel properties through strategic initiatives in F&B, enhance training of staff across both the properties to ensure guests' experiences and other services are taken notches higher. He will also bring in his expertise of infusing local elements by collaborating with local communities and driving sustainable practices. Having worked with the Novotel brand twice before, he has a clear understanding of the brand goals, service standards and identity. His extensive experience and innovative ideas will enhance the brand’s image holistically.

His journey with Accor started in 2016 where he served as Executive Assistant Manager at Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach and has since played a pivotal role in the brand's growth and success in India. He has proven himself since then by leading 2 pre-openings as General Manager at Novotel Kochi Infopark Kochi and Grand Mercure Bengaluru at Gopalan Mall, Bengaluru. Opening the hotel was both tough and rewarding for Sachin, but he handled it all with ease. Since joining Accor brand, he has introduced multiple F&B programs, training and support framework for the food and beverage team across the region as the F&B Alchemist for India & South Asia and also won the Times Best Hospitality Project for the year 2022.

Sachin’s professional trajectory includes the best of the best in the hospitality industry including The Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai, Taj Lands End Mumbai and Taj Coromandel Chennai. He has a Masters of Management in Hospitality from Cornell University (US) and Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), where he was awarded ‘Best Student of the Year’. He was also awarded the ‘Best F&B Manager’ award by FHRAI for the year 2013-14.

Commenting on his appointment Sachin expressed, “I couldn't be more thrilled to join the Novotel family in Goa. The opportunity to lead both properties in such a vibrant and culturally rich destination is incredibly exciting. Goa's blend of beautiful beaches and rich heritage perfectly complements my love for exploring new places and learning about different cultures.” Talking about his vision for the properties, Sachin added, “I'm eager to work with the amazing teams here to create unforgettable experiences for our guests, all while driving our commitment to sustainability even further. Looking forward to a thrilling journey.”