The Leela Gandhinagar has announced the appointment of Rahul Mehta as its new Director of Sales and Marketing
With a stellar career spanning over 15 years, Rahul Mehta brings a wealth of experience in sales, marketing and client relationship management.
Rahul’s expertise encompasses strategic sales planning, stakeholder engagement and finance management, supported by a strong analytical mindset and thorough understanding of P&L management. His diverse experience includes leadership roles at renowned hospitality brands such as Novotel Ahmedabad, Park Hyatt Hyderabad and The LaLiT Hotels, Palaces & Resorts. He has also worked extensively in Scotland. Most recently, he served as Associate Director of Executive Education with Ahmedabad University.
Vikas Sood, General Manager, The Leela Gandhinagar, said, “We are delighted to welcome Rahul Mehta to The Leela family. His deep understanding of the hospitality industry, coupled with his proven ability to craft innovative sales strategies, will undoubtedly propel The Leela Gandhinagar to new heights of success.”
Commenting on his new role, Rahul Mehta said, “I am delighted to be a part of The Leela Gandhinagar. This is a proud moment for me and I look forward to contributing to the continued success of this iconic property and strengthening its position as a premier luxury hospitality destination. I am thankful to The Leela for this opportunity.”
Rahul is a gold medalist with an MBA in International Hospitality and Events Management from IMI, Switzerland. He also holds a BA in International Hospitality Management from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, and a Diploma in Hotel and Catering Management from IIHM, Kolkata.
Beyond his professional commitments, Rahul has a passion for reading, running, exploring world cuisines and playing volleyball.
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