Novotel Hyderabad Airport Appoints Dharaniswar Das as Director of People & Culture

Novotel Hyderabad Airport has announced the appointment of Dharaniswar Das as its new Director of People & Culture. With over two decades of experience across leading hospitality brands, Das brings strong expertise in talent development, people engagement, organisational culture building, and progressive HR leadership.

Driving People Strategy and Culture Transformation

In his new role, Das will lead the hotel’s overall People & Culture strategy with a sharp focus on talent acquisition, employee development, HR operations, organisational culture, and team engagement. He will play a pivotal role in fostering a workplace environment that reflects Accor’s values, promoting diversity and inclusion, and supporting leadership capability at every level.

His responsibilities also include strengthening learning and development programs, enhancing internal communication, implementing modern HR processes, and aligning people practices with the hotel’s long-term business goals.

A Successful Career Journey with Accor

Dharaniswar Das has built a distinguished career within the Accor network, having served in leadership roles at Grand Mercure Bengaluru at Gopalan Mall, Novotel Guwahati, and Ibis Novotel Bengaluru ORR.

Throughout his journey, he has:

Led HR automation and digital transformation

Improved employee engagement and satisfaction scores

Implemented performance enhancement systems

Launched brand-aligned recognition initiatives

Strengthened learning and development frameworks

Contributed to organisational culture that has won industry recognition

His ability to combine operational insight with people-first strategies has made him a respected HR leader within the Accor ecosystem.

Leadership Insight: Dharaniswar Das

Sharing his excitement, Das said:

“I am delighted to join Novotel Hyderabad Airport and contribute to a workplace that prioritises growth, collaboration, and people-first values. My focus will be on creating meaningful development opportunities, nurturing an inclusive culture, and ensuring that every team member feels supported and empowered in their journey.”

Leadership Insight: Novotel Hyderabad Airport

Welcoming him to the team, Sukhbir Singh, General Manager, stated:

“Dharaniswar brings deep people expertise and a strong understanding of Accor’s culture, making him an excellent fit for our hotel. His experience in building engaged teams and driving progressive HR practices will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our people strategy and enhance the colleague experience.”