The Westin Pune Koregaon Park Appoints Gopakumar G. Pillai as Director of Engineering

The Westin Pune Koregaon Park has appointed Gopakumar G. Pillai as Director of Engineering, bolstering the hotel’s leadership with experienced oversight of facilities, infrastructure and operational resilience.

In his new role, Pillai will be responsible for ensuring optimal performance of engineering systems, preventative maintenance programs, safety compliance and technical planning across the property. His leadership will be central to maintaining the high standards of comfort and reliability expected in a luxury hospitality environment.

Engineering leadership plays a critical role in hotel operations, where infrastructure performance directly impacts guest experiences, regulatory compliance and operational continuity across guest rooms, public spaces and back-of-house functions.

Pillai brings extensive experience in hotel engineering and facilities management, having served in senior technical positions where he led teams in preventive maintenance, systems optimisation and energy management. His appointment reinforces the hotel’s commitment to operational excellence and sustainability.

With Pune emerging as a vibrant business and leisure destination in western India, robust infrastructure management is essential to support demand from corporate travel, events, social functions and extended stays. A strong engineering strategy can also contribute to cost efficiencies and long-term asset preservation.

Leadership at The Westin Pune Koregaon Park noted that Pillai’s expertise will enhance engineering protocols and integrate best practices across the property’s maintenance and technical initiatives.

As Director of Engineering, Pillai will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between engineering operations and broader service delivery goals, reinforcing the hotel’s reputation for quality, safety and seamless guest experiences.