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Alex to lead Accor’s business and growth strategy in the region Accor announces the appointment of Ranju Alex as its CEO for South Asia (covering India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka). Alex is a highly accomplished hospitality professional who has until recently been the Regional Vice President for South Asia for Marriott International, running over 170 hotels across the region. Alex began her career with The Oberoi Group in 1993 and has been in several leadership positions with Marriott International in a highly successful career which spans three decades. She was recently conferred with the Bharat Gaurav award, a prestigious honour, recognising her several achievements in the industry. Accor and InterGlobe earlier this year announced the creation of a new joint venture consolidating all their businesses into a single entity/vehicle, subject to receiving the necessary regulatory approvals. Gaurav Bhushan, Chairman, Accor/ InterGlobe JV said, “We are extremely pleased and excited to welcome Alex to the Accor and InterGlobe Family. She brings a wealth of rich experience, skills and relationships into our business and we look forward to building the foremost hospitality platform in the region under her leadership.” Ranju Alex said, “I am delighted to join an organisation with the most comprehensive and exciting portfolio of brands in the region. It will be an honour to lead the Group’s vision in this region, and I eagerly look forward to this exciting role.”

Marriott International announced that Ranju Alex, Regional Vice President, South Asia has been conferred the Bharat Gaurav Award 2025, at a stellar ceremony hosted at the House of Commons, British Parliament in London. This national level honour recognises individuals who have made significant contributions towards nation building through their professional excellence and personal integrity. This award comes with a legacy of esteemed awardees such as Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Gaur Gopal Das, and Indra Nooyi. Held annually, the Bharat Gaurav Awards celebrates those who exemplify leadership, innovation, and commitment to societal impact. This year, Ranju was recognised not only for her stellar contribution to the hospitality sector but also for her unwavering focus on diversity, inclusion and people-first leadership. With almost three decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Ranju has played a pivotal role in shaping Marriott International’s South Asia portfolio, leading with the mantra—’Pursuit of excellence with humility in leadership.’ She has consistently broken barriers and set benchmarks as one of the few women leaders in the hospitality sector, inspiring future generations with her strategic vision, empathic leadership, and steadfast advocacy for gender equity in the workplace. A true change-maker, Ranju has led several pathbreaking initiatives aimed at cultivating a more inclusive and equitable workplace. Among these is Project Pranita, an industry-first initiative launched under her guidance to increase the representation of women in leadership roles across Marriott hotels in India. The program focuses on structured mentorship, upskilling, and career acceleration for women associates, resulting in a tangible rise in women leaders within the organisation. In addition, she has championed a number of employee-led initiatives that celebrate cultural diversity, promote inclusion, and support the hiring and integration of …