Gurugram, January 2026: Sarovar Hotels has announced the promotion of Mielle Batliwala to the role of Vice President – Human Resources. This elevation underscores the company’s focus on strengthening leadership depth and building future-ready organisational capabilities.

Since joining Sarovar Hotels two years ago, Mielle has played a pivotal role in stabilising and strengthening the Human Resources function, streamlining organisational processes, and enhancing overall service delivery standards. Her leadership has contributed significantly to creating a more structured, responsive, and people-centric HR ecosystem.

A key highlight of her tenure has been driving automation and digitisation initiatives across HR and Learning & Development. These initiatives have enabled greater transparency, improved compliance, and operational efficiency, while laying a strong foundation for scalable growth. Under her stewardship, the HR and L&D functions are well-positioned to support Sarovar Hotels next phase of capability building and talent development.

Commenting on the elevation, Ajay Bakaya, Chairman, Sarovar Hotels, said: “Mielle’s elevation is a recognition of her strong leadership, strategic mindset, and ability to build resilient systems that support our people and our growth ambitions. At Sarovar, we strongly believe in nurturing women leaders and creating equal opportunities for talent to thrive. Her journey reflects our commitment to inclusive leadership and developing capable leaders from within the organisation.”

Mielle’s elevation reflects Sarovar Hotels continued investment in leadership development and its commitment to building strong internal capabilities that support long-term growth and operational excellence.

Sarovar Hotels has appointed Nitika Khanna as its Director of Marketing and Communications, strengthening its leadership team as it focuses on brand growth and market positioning in the hospitality sector.

Nitika brings extensive experience in brand management, strategic partnerships, and digital marketing. She has previously worked with Yatra, FCB ULKA, Euro RSCG, UTV, and ORG-Marg, contributing to their marketing and communications strategies. Her role at Sarovar Hotels will focus on expanding the brand’s communication outreach and enhancing its market presence.

Akshay Thusoo, Senior Vice President – Commercial, Sarovar Hotels, said, "We are delighted to have Nitika join us at Sarovar Hotels. Her leadership and deep understanding of marketing and communications will play a crucial role in shaping our brand narrative and fostering meaningful stakeholder connections. We look forward to her valuable contributions."

With her experience, Nitika will lead Sarovar Hotels' marketing and communication initiatives, aligning them with the company’s strategic objectives.