The Fern Hotels & Resorts | Series by Marriott has announced the appointment of key leadership professionals across its properties in Anjar, Calangute, Ganpatipule, Hatgad-Saputara, Kota, Patna, and Sakleshpur, further strengthening its commitment to operational excellence and enhanced guest experiences. These strategic appointments bring together seasoned industry leaders with extensive experience and proven expertise, aligned with the brand’s vision of driving growth, elevating service standards and reinforcing its presence across key markets.
Yogesh Dhiman– General Manager at The Fern Royal Farm Resort Anjar, Series by Marriott
With over three decades of hospitality experience, Yogesh Dhiman has been appointed General Manager at The Fern Royal Farm Resort Anjar, Series by Marriott. In his new role, he will oversee overall hotel operations, drive revenue performance, manage budgets and ensure strong gross operating profit while enhancing guest satisfaction and market positioning.
Known for his strategic, outcome-oriented leadership and expertise in pre-openings and business growth, Dhiman brings diverse experience across hotel operations, sales, food trucks, delivery kitchens and hospitality consultancy. He has previously held key leadership positions with renowned hospitality brands including Choice Hotels, Carlson Hotels, Sarovar Hotels & Resorts and Royal Orchid Hotels, contributing significantly to operational excellence and market share growth.
Pramod Tiwari – General Manager at Blue Ocean The Fern Resort & Spa Ganpatipule, Series by Marriott
A seasoned hospitality professional, Pramod Tiwari brings over 19 years of extensive experience in hotel operations, with a strong focus on Food & Beverage management, revenue growth, and overall business performance. In his role as General Manager, he is responsible for overseeing all key functions including Rooms Division, Food & Beverage, Sales & Marketing, Finance, and Human Resources, driving operational excellence while consistently enhancing guest experiences and strengthening the property’s market positioning.
He has been associated with reputed hospitality brands such as Lemon Tree Hotels and Le Méridien (Marriott International), where he played a pivotal role in improving operational efficiency and delivering high service standards. Known for his strategic and hands-on leadership approach, he excels in building high-performing teams, optimizing costs and implementing result-oriented business strategies that deliver sustainable growth.
A strong advocate of people-centric leadership, he is committed to nurturing talent, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation, and creating a high-performance work environment. His contributions have been recognized with accolades including the Silver Certification by IHCL, Starwood Associate Care Award and ‘Manager of the Year’ at Lemon Tree Hotels, reflecting his commitment to excellence and service quality
Sanjib Sarkar – General Manager at The Fern Residency Goa Calangute
With over 24 years of extensive experience in the hospitality industry, Sanjib Sarkar is a distinguished hospitality professional known for delivering exceptional guest experiences and driving business performance across diverse sectors. A graduate of the prestigious Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition (IHMCTAN), Kolkata and Guwahati, under the Ministry of Tourism, he brings strong expertise across hotels, resorts, cruise lines, real estate, retail, healthcare and academics. Over the course of his career, he has worked with leading hospitality brands including IHCL (Taj Group), The Park Hotels, Hyatt International and Carnival Cruise Line.
Known for his strategic, commercially focused and resourceful leadership approach, he has consistently balanced profitability with guest satisfaction while building loyal customer relationships and enhancing brand positioning. Passionate about creating unique guest experiences with a focus on wellness, he aims to drive positive transformation and contribute to the growth and prosperity of the communities he serves. Notably, during his career, he had the honour of serving the former Prime Minister of India, Late Atal Bihari Vajpayee, for which he received special recognition.
A strong advocate of people-centric leadership, he is committed to nurturing talent, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation, and creating a high-performance work environment. His contributions have been recognized with accolades including the Silver Certification by IHCL, Starwood Associate Care Award and ‘Manager of the Year’ at Lemon Tree Hotels, reflecting his commitment to excellence and service quality.
Molay Chatterjee – General Manager at The Fern Heaven on The Hills Hatgad-Saputara, Series by Marriott
A seasoned hospitality leader, Molay Chatterjee brings 26 years of extensive experience in hotel and resort operations, with a strong focus on driving operational excellence, enhancing guest satisfaction and building high-performing teams. As General Manager at The Fern Heaven on The Hills Hatgad-Saputara, Series by Marriott, he leads overall operations with an emphasis on luxury guest experience, brand alignment and sustained business growth.
He has held key leadership roles with Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India and Chanakya Hotel Convention & Resorts, where he successfully managed multi-property operations and pre-opening projects across key destinations. His expertise spans resort operations, revenue optimization, quality assurance and team development.
Having begun his career with the Taj Group of Hotels, he brings a strong foundation in service excellence. He is a recipient of the IGBC Platinum Award and RCI Gold Crown, reflecting his commitment to quality and sustainability.
Virender Singh Shekhawat – General Manager at The Fern Kota
A dynamic hospitality professional with 19 years of experience, Virender Singh Shekhawat brings a strong track record in hotel operations and performance management. In his new role, he is responsible for overseeing overall hotel operations, managing budgets, driving GOP performance and ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures, while consistently delivering seamless guest experiences.
He has previously been associated with Azizaa Resort & Hotels Jaipur and Zone by The Park, Jaipur, where he contributed to strengthening operational efficiency and service standards. Known for his results-driven approach, he possesses expertise in managing key departments including Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Maintenance and Sales coordination, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and enhanced guest satisfaction.
Atish Kumar Singh – General Manager at Vaishnavi Beacon Hotel Patna
A seasoned hospitality professional, Atish Kumar Singh brings over 18 years of comprehensive experience in the hotel industry, with strong expertise in hotel operations management, administration, sales strategy and revenue optimization. As General Manager at Vaishnavi Beacon Hotel Patna, he oversees overall hotel operations, ensuring operational excellence, maintaining service quality standards, managing budgets and driving profitability while achieving targeted Gross Operating Profit.
His leadership approach is centered on building high-performing teams, enhancing guest satisfaction and implementing efficient, results-driven processes that contribute to sustainable business growth. Over the years, he has been associated with reputed hospitality brands including Ramee Group of Hotels Indore and Zone by The Park Patna, where he gained valuable experience in pre-opening operations, guest service excellence and revenue generation strategies.
With a strong understanding of market dynamics and evolving guest expectations, Atish continues to play a key role in strengthening the brand presence of Vaishnavi Beacon Hotel Patna, positioning the hotel as a preferred destination for both business and leisure travellers.
Nanda Kumar Konduru – General Manager at Tapovana The Fern Sakleshpur, Series by Marriott
With a strong foundation in luxury hospitality, Nanda Kumar Konduru brings over 18 years of experience in hotel and resort operations, specializing in driving operational excellence, revenue growth and exceptional guest experiences. As General Manager at Tapovana The Fern Sakleshpur, Series by Marriott, he oversees end-to-end resort operations, including Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, and overall guest engagement, while ensuring adherence to brand standards and positioning the property as a preferred leisure destination.
His professional journey includes key roles with Rosetta Hospitality (Elements by Rosetta, Goa) and Radisson Hotel Group, where he managed Rooms Division operations, revenue optimization, and large team leadership across international locations including Kigali, Maldives and Fiji. With core expertise in hotel operations, revenue management, and team leadership, he is recognized for enhancing guest satisfaction, improving profitability and implementing innovative, sustainability-driven initiatives.
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