Lakshmi Sridhar, GM of Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach, Nominated for India’s 50 Best General Managers 2026

Lakshmi Sridhar, General Manager of Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach and The Bheemili Resort managed by Accor, has been nominated for India’s 50 Best General Managers 2026, recognising her leadership in hotel operations, revenue performance and sustainability initiatives across the Visakhapatnam hospitality market, according to details released during the 2026 nomination process.

Nomination and Current Role

The nomination acknowledges Sridhar’s current role as General Manager overseeing Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach and The Bheemili Resort. She is responsible for overall business performance, operational strategy and service delivery across both properties in Andhra Pradesh.

According to company information, she manages departmental coordination, financial planning and implementation of operational standards aligned with brand requirements under Accor.

Operational Responsibilities and Scope

Sridhar oversees key functions including revenue management, budgeting, forecasting and cost control to maintain profitability across the properties. Her role includes supervising sales strategy, monitoring guest satisfaction metrics and ensuring compliance with operational procedures.

The company said she also leads sustainability initiatives, staff training programmes and service quality improvements aimed at maintaining operational consistency and long-term business performance.

Performance and Business Outcomes

Under her leadership, the hotel recorded strong revenue growth and maintained high gross operating profit margins. According to available records, the property achieved the top position in STR rankings with a leading revenue generation index in its market segment.

The hotel also secured Green Key Certification, reflecting implementation of environmental practices across operations, including energy management and sustainable resource usage.

Career Background and Industry Experience

Sridhar has over 30 years of experience in the hospitality and corporate sectors, with cross-functional expertise in sales, guest relations and operations. She began her career with Hotel Green Park and later worked with HSBC before joining Accor.

Within Accor, she progressed through multiple roles, including Executive Assistant Manager, before being appointed General Manager, handling both operational leadership and strategic growth initiatives.

Awards and Industry Recognition

Sridhar was recognised as “Game Changer in the Hospitality Space in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana” at the ET Industry Achievers Awards 2025–26. She has also been involved in mentoring programmes and initiatives supporting workforce development and gender diversity.

Her leadership includes focus on team development, operational efficiency and implementation of business strategies aligned with market demand. The company stated that she continues to oversee performance improvements across both properties.

The India’s 50 Best General Managers 2026, organised by Hospitality Career Profile and powered by Nulsha Bookyati Pvt. Ltd., is currently in the nomination phase, with candidates under evaluation based on operational performance and leadership. The process is ongoing.