Summary:
- Marriott promoted Kiran Andicot to SVP, South Asia, replacing Ranju Alex, who joined Accor.
- Andicot joined the company’s development and feasibility team in 2006.
- He has led expansion across the region, signing over 220 hotels.
Kiran Andicot is now senior vice president for South Asia at Marriott International. He will oversee operations and development across the region.
Andicot, joined Marriott in 2006 in the development and feasibility team and has since led the company’s growth in India and neighbouring countries, Marriott said in a statement. He was senior vice president for hotel development, South Asia.
Before joining Marriott, Andicot worked in consultancy with EY and HVS and spent seven years in hotel operations with IHCL and the Oberoi Group in India.
Over his tenure, Andicot has led Marriott’s expansion across India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal and Bangladesh, signing more than 220 hotels, the statement said.
In 2024, his team secured 42 hotel signings with 7,000 rooms in India. Earlier this year, Andicot led the deal with Concept Hospitality to affiliate The Fern portfolio of 115 properties under Series by Marriott, extending the brand into tier 2 and 3 markets. Openings are planned in Surat, Shimla, Jalandhar and Coorg.
“These accomplishments are a testament to Kiran’s deep understanding of South Asian markets, strong relationships with our owner partners, incisive business acumen and steady leadership,” said Rajeev Menon, Marriott International’s president for Asia Pacific excluding China. “I am confident that with Kiran’s expertise, supported by our experienced leadership bench, Marriott will continue its trajectory of growth in South Asia.”
He drove portfolio diversification, including Marriott’s entry into the residences segment, Marriott said.
Ranju Alex, Marriott’s former vice president for South Asia, recently joined Accor Ltd as CEO for South Asia, covering India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, to lead the company’s business.
