MRG Group Appoints Sujata Gowda as Group General Manager – Marketing & Communications

MRG Group Appoints Sujata Gowda as Group General Manager – Marketing & Communications

MRG Group has announced the appointment of Sujata Gowda as Group General Manager – Marketing & Communications, strengthening its leadership in brand and communication strategy.

Career Journey and Experience

Sujata brings over 19 years of experience across airlines, hospitality, real estate, and media.

Early Career

She began her career in the aviation sector with airlines such as Sahara Airlines and Kingfisher Airlines, where she gained early exposure to customer engagement, branding, and communication.

Transition into Hospitality and Brand Roles

She later moved into hospitality, working with leading brands including Taj Hotels, IHG Hotels & Resorts, and Marriott International. During this phase, she handled marketing, communications, and brand positioning across multiple properties.

Her experience also includes working on pre-opening hotel projects in cities like Mumbai and Hyderabad, contributing to brand launches and go-to-market strategies.

Experience Across Industries

In addition to hospitality, Sujata has also worked in the media space. In her most recent role as Regional Head – Brand & Partnership at Times Internet Limited, she managed strategic partnerships, including collaborations linked with major financial institutions.

This exposure has helped her build strong expertise in brand building, media planning, partnerships, and communication strategy.

New Role at MRG Group

In her new role, Sujata will lead marketing and communications for MRG Group’s hospitality portfolio, including its hotel developments and projects, focusing on brand growth, market positioning, and expanding reach.

Her experience across sales, marketing, operations, and corporate communication is expected to support the group’s expansion plans.

Leadership and Personal Side

Sujata is known for her ability to build strong media relationships and manage brand communication across platforms.

On a personal note, she is a plant parent by passion and also has an interest in interior designing and writing. Bengali by birth and having lived in Mumbai for over 23 years, she speaks English, Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, and Kannada, reflecting her diverse background.

A Note on Her New Role

Speaking about her new journey, Sujata shared:

“A new fresh start is always nerve-wracking and exciting at the same time. Marketing & communication in today’s day and age is a pivotal role. I couldn’t have joined MRG Group at a better time as this is going to be the year of expansion, dynamic changes and accelerated growth. Extremely excited to collate my 19 years of expertise with fostering collaborations with existing teams as the best time for new beginning is NOW.”