Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy TechVillage Outer Ring Road have strengthened their commercial leadership team with the appointments of Ravinder Chahal as Director of Sales – Corporate and Ankur Mazumdar as Director of Sales – MICE
Bringing extensive hospitality sales experience across corporate accounts, business development, MICE, associations and large-format events, the two leaders will support the complex’s continued focus on driving commercial growth and strengthening relationships across key business segments.
In their respective roles, Ravinder Chahal will lead the Corporate Sales vertical, with a focus on strengthening key accounts, developing new business opportunities and expanding the hotels’ engagement with Bengaluru’s corporate ecosystem, while Ankur Mazumdar will lead MICE Sales, driving business across meetings, incentives, conferences, associations and events.
Commenting on the appointments, Abhiram Menon, Cluster General Manager, Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy TechVillage Outer Ring Road, said, “We are delighted to welcome Ravinder and Ankur to these important leadership roles. Corporate travel and MICE are integral to our business, particularly given our location within one of Bengaluru’s most dynamic commercial corridors. Ravinder and Ankur bring strong market understanding, deep customer relationships and complementary experience across corporate sales, associations, conferences and events. I look forward to seeing them work closely with our teams and partners to strengthen our commercial performance and further establish the complex as a preferred destination for business travel, meetings and events.”
Ravinder Chahal, Director of Sales – Corporate, Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy TechVillage, brings over a decade of experience in hospitality sales and business development, with expertise across corporate sales, key account management, revenue growth and market strategy. Prior to joining Hilton, he served as Assistant Director of Sales at Novotel & ibis Bengaluru ORR, where he led sales initiatives across corporate accounts, forecasting and business development.
He has also held sales roles with Taj Bangalore and Citrus Bengaluru ORR and was recognised with Accor India’s Cross Sell Award of the Year in 2018 and 2019. The Hilton Circle of Excellence Award recognises top-performing employees who demonstrate outstanding sales performance, leadership, and commitment to Hilton’s values. In his current role, Ravinder will focus on strengthening corporate partnerships, expanding key accounts and driving business growth for the dual-branded complex.
Ravinder Chahal said, “Bengaluru continues to be an important corporate market, and I am excited to take on this role at Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy TechVillage. I look forward to deepening our relationships with existing partners, building new corporate accounts and working closely with our teams to create solutions that respond to the evolving needs of business travellers and organisations.”
Ankur Mazumdar, Director of Sales – MICE, Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy TechVillage, brings approximately 14 years of experience in hospitality sales, with expertise across MICE, associations, conferences, corporate sales and large-format events. Prior to joining Hilton, he served as Associate Director of Sales at Fairmont Mumbai, where he managed Corporate and MICE business across South India.
He has also held senior sales roles with Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center and Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & Hyderabad International Convention Centre, with a strong focus on national and international associations and MICE business. In his current role, Ankur will focus on growing the complex’s meetings and events business, strengthening relationships with corporates, associations and professional conference organisers, and expanding its presence in the MICE segment.
Ankur Mazumdar said, “The scale of the meetings and events offering at Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy TechVillage presents an exciting opportunity to further grow the MICE business. I look forward to working closely with corporates, associations, professional conference organisers and our partners to create compelling event experiences and strengthen the complex’s position within Bengaluru’s meetings and events market.”
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