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Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
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Recognition
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Debanjan Kundu

Bengaluru

Summary

Sales leader with 23 years of experience in driving growth and market expansion within the hospitality sector. Currently serves as Assistant Vice-President Global Sales (India) at Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, overseeing operations across India and the MEIA region. Demonstrated success in developing go-to-market strategies and improving operational efficiency, leading to substantial profit increases. Skilled in managing high-profile client relationships and leading cross-functional teams to meet strategic business goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Vice Pres

Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts
05.2025 - Current

Director of Sales & Marketing

Shangri-La Bengaluru
03.2024 - 05.2025

Director of Sales & Marketing

Westin Maldives
07.2023 - 01.2024

Senior Director of Sales - India

Amadeus Hospitality
01.2018 - 03.2023

Director of Sales & Marketing

The Ritz-Carlton Bengaluru
03.2015 - 09.2017

Education

MBA (Marketing)

University of Wales, Trinity St. David
United Kingdom
2007

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management and Hotel Administration

IHM Kolkata
2003

Skills

  • P&L ownership and revenue delivery
  • Strategic market planning
  • Commercial strategy and market share
  • Leadership and talent development
  • Cross-cultural team management
  • Stakeholder relations and governance
  • Crisis management and business continuity

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Bengali
Proficient
C2

Certification

  • CHBA (Certified in Hospitality Business Acumen) 2003
  • Digital Marketing (Narsee Monjee University) 2017

Interests

  • Travel
  • Sports
  • Music

Recognition

  • Amadeus President’s Club Winner 2021 and 2019
  • Hotelier India Award (Best Salesperson of Year) 2014 and 2012
  • Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Association of India (Best Sales Leader) 2014
  • Starwood Regional VP Award (Sales & Marketing Leader) 2013
  • IHMCTAN, Govt. of India - All India First (Gold Medallist) 2002- 2003

Timeline

Assistant Vice Pres

Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts
05.2025 - Current

Director of Sales & Marketing

Shangri-La Bengaluru
03.2024 - 05.2025

Director of Sales & Marketing

Westin Maldives
07.2023 - 01.2024

Senior Director of Sales - India

Amadeus Hospitality
01.2018 - 03.2023

Director of Sales & Marketing

The Ritz-Carlton Bengaluru
03.2015 - 09.2017

MBA (Marketing)

University of Wales, Trinity St. David

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management and Hotel Administration

IHM Kolkata
Debanjan Kundu