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BOD and Sr. Executives

Board of Directors

Mr. Arun K Saraf

Mr. Arun K Saraf, aged about 66 years, is the Jt. Managing Director of the Company. He belongs to the Promoter Group of the Company. He is an industrialist having enriched business experience of over 40 years on various aspects of the hotel industry. Mr. Arun K Saraf earned a degree in Business and Economics from the University of California Los Angeles, USA (UCLA) in 1981, laying a solid foundation for his remarkable career. Mr. Arun K Saraf is a visionary hotelier celebrated for his pioneering spirit, unwavering commitment to excellence, and remarkable strategic acumen. His illustrious journey is marked by iconic property developments and a trailblazing approach that has left an indelible mark in the world of hotel development. Mr. Arun K Saraf successfully led the team for construction and development activities of Grand Hyatt Mumbai which is one of the most prominent and luxurious hotels in the country today. He also established hotels like Hyatt Regency, Ahmedabad and Hyatt Andaz, New Delhi. He is based in Mumbai, India.

Mr. Arun Saraf

Mr. Umesh Saraf

Mr. Umesh Saraf, aged about 61 years, is the Jt. Managing Director of the Company. He belongs to the Promoter Group of the Company. He is an industrialist having rich experience of over 37 years on various aspects of the hotel industry. He has been instrumental in the Company's strategic direction for every aspect of the business. He established the 5-star hotel named The Grand in New Delhi and Azaya Beach Resort in South Goa. Mr. Umesh Saraf pursued his higher education at the University of Southern California, USA. He is based in New Delhi, India and plays a significant role in the business community through his various leadership positions. Visionary hotelier Mr. Umesh Saraf is renowned for his exceptional strategic acumen, unrelenting dedication to quality and pioneering attitude. His involvements reflect his diverse expertise and leadership in the hotel industry.

Mr. Umesh Saraf

Mr. Devesh Saraf

Mr. Devesh Saraf, aged about 31 years, is a Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director of the Company.He belongs to the Promoter Group of the Company. Mr. Devesh Saraf has graduated with the highest honors in Industrial & Systems Engineering along with Economics from Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, United States.Post hisformal education, he assistedto complete the development of a 114-key ultra-luxury resort inSouth Goa, which he currently operates under his ownbrand 'Azaya'. He is involved in the day-to-day operations of 'The Grand' Hotel in New Delhi and Azaya Beach Resort in South Goa. He was also involved in execution of a solar power project in Nepal, which has been producingclean energy since the year 2019.

Mr. Devesh Saraf

Ms. Swati Singhania

Ms. Swati Singhania, aged about 41 years, is an Independent Woman Director of the Company. She is a practicing-chartered accountant, a qualified company secretary and a commerce graduate from the Calcutta University. She is also an insolvency professional and a forensic auditor by profession. She has more than 20 years of experience as a professional and runs her own chartered accountancy firm in Kolkata and she meets the criteria of being appointed as an independent director. She possesses extensive experience and expertise in forensic and due diligence services for various investment acquisitions, start-up investments, and pre-IPO investments. She engages with start-ups, venture capital funds and angel funds providing support in deal structuring and closure.

Ms. Rita Bhimani

Mr. Sandipan Chakravortty

Mr. Sandipan Chakravortty, aged about 75 years,is an Independent Director of the Company. He was the Managing Director of Tata Steel Downstream Products Ltd. He possesses wide and varied industry experience. Mr. Chakravortty is strong in academics, having pursued a B.Tech and M.Tech in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur.His broad experience and academic credentials have positioned him as a key figure in driving innovation, operational efficiencyand business growth across the industries he serves.

Mr. Sandipan Chakravortty

Mr. Shourya Sengupta

Mr. Shourya Sengupta, aged about 34 years,is an Independent Director of the Company who is highly skilled legal and corporate professional with extensive expertise in mergers, acquisitions, and corporate governance.He is a Partner in the Corporate and M&A practice at M/s Khaitan & Co. LLP, Advocates & Solicitors Firm in Kolkata.Mr. Sengupta holds a law degree from the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), where he gained a strong foundation in legal principles and corporate law.With a deep understanding of corporate law and governance, Mr. Sengupta has established himself as a trusted advisor to many high-profile businesses, contributing significantly to the legal and business landscape in India.

Mr. Shourya Sengupta
Sr. Executives
  • Mr. Bimal K Jhunjhunwala – Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • Mr. Animesh Barat - General Manager
  • Mr.Saumen Chatterjee - Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary