Parikhit Mahanta Appointed Chief Security Officer at Centre Point Group Shillong

Shillong, India — August 2025: Centre Point Group Enterprise, a renowned luxury hotel group in Shillong, proudly announces the appointment of Parikhit Mahanta as its Chief Security Officer. With over 8 years of solid experience in security and safety operations across India’s premier hospitality properties, Parikhit steps into this leadership role with a robust foundation in risk management, emergency response, and guest safety.

An Expert in Security & Safety Operations

Parikhit’s career has been defined by his ability to lead complex security operations across luxury hotel chains and pre-opening properties. His areas of expertise include CCTV surveillance, VIP movement planning, fire safety, traffic management, event security, and technical security operations such as DFMDs, UVSS, EVDs, and baggage scanning systems. He is also highly skilled in guest emergency response planning, first-aid, and staff training on security protocols.

Career Highlights

Before joining Centre Point Group Enterprise, Parikhit served as Assistant Manager - Security (HOD) at Essentia Luxury Hotel Indore, where he steadily climbed the ranks from Team Leader to Senior Executive and then to HOD, gaining deep operational and managerial insights in hotel security. He also contributed significantly to the pre-opening and operations of prestigious properties such as:

Mayfair Tea Resort Siliguri

Novotel & Ibis Chennai OMR

Aloft Chennai

Radisson Blu Chennai

Throughout his career, he has ensured that security systems not only comply with industry standards but are also aligned with the guest-centric values of the hospitality industry.

Training and Certifications

Parikhit is certified in Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting, trained by Usha Fire and the Fire & Safety Department. He also has advanced training in personal safety, emergency response, social responsibility, and brand audit processes. His knowledge of technical security equipment like biometric systems, access control systems, and guard tour tracking systems sets him apart as a security innovator in the hospitality sector.

Technical Skills

In addition to his fieldwork, Parikhit is well-versed in Windows OS, MS Office Suite, security monitoring tools, visitor management systems, and automatic key issuing systems (Key Keeper System).

Words from the New Chief Security Officer

"I am honored to take on the role of Chief Security Officer at Centre Point Group Enterprise. My mission is to strengthen the hotel’s safety infrastructure, elevate guest confidence, and promote a culture of proactive vigilance," said Parikhit Mahanta.

With his proven track record, strategic vision, and technical depth, Parikhit Mahanta is set to make a lasting impact on Centre Point Group Enterprise’s security and safety operations.