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Chairperson and Executive Director
Chairperson and Executive Director
Priya Paul is a philanthropist and Chairperson, Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels. She has played a significant role in various fields including hospitality, philanthropy, and women's empowerment. As the Chairperson of Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels (ASPHL), she has overseen the growth of luxury boutique hotels THE Park Hotels and Zone by The Park. Under her leadership, the company has expanded to encompass more than 33 hotels under different brands across India.
Priya Paul is on the Board of Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Limited, Apeejay Shipping Limited, DLF Limited and DLF Cyber City Developments Limited. She is actively involved on the Boards of Hotel Association of India and World Travel and Tourism Council – India Initiative.
In the non-profit domain, she is the Founder Director and was Chair of South Asia Women’s Fund, (now Women’s Fund Asia) and has been on the board of Breakthrough India. She has been a Trustee of the India Foundation for the Arts (IFA), Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), Board Member of National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) and is a member of Harvard Business Schools’ South Asia Advisory Board. She has recently joined the Board of World Monuments Fund and the policy body Population Foundation of India.
Priya Paul has a BA in Economics from Wellesley College. She also completed the Owner President Management Program at Harvard Business School.
In 2012, Priya Paul has been awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour, for her services to Trade & Industry by the President of India. She has also been conferred with the Insignia of Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Merite (National Order of Merit) in 2014 from the President of France. She has received numerous awards and recognitions for her work from the industry, media and various other bodies.
Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Karan Paul is a Non-Executive Director of Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Limited, and one of the promoters. With a bachelor's degree in arts from the prestigious Brown University in the USA, Mr Paul is a seasoned professional with a work experience of 31 years. He is responsible for managing and developing various sectors of the Apeejay Surrendra Group such as shipping, real estate and logistics, financial services, tea plantations and FMCG. He also leads the group’s expansion in education.
He has been a member and been associated with various reputed trade organizations and professional forums such as Indian National Shipowners’ Association, Indian Tea Association, Tea Board of India, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry, and Indian Chamber of Commerce amongst others.
Mr. Karan Paul is also a director of the West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation Limited under the Government of West Bengal, India. He has been awarded one of Italy's highest honours, ‘The Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity’ by the President of Italy.
Managing Director
Managing Director
Mr. Vijay Dewan is the Managing Director of Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels. He holds a Master’s degree in Organic Chemistry and a Post Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management with over 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He has undergone several professional courses from Cornell University, London Business School and The Harvard Business School.
Mr. Dewan was Chairman of the CII West Bengal State Council, 2019-20. Thereafter he was Chairman of the CII Eastern Region 2021-22 and is presently an elected member of the CII National Council.
He is also the Executive Committee Member of the Federation of Hotel & Restaurants Association of India (FHRAI) and Managing Committee Member of Hotels & Restaurant Association of Eastern India (HRAEI).
Independent Director
Independent Director
He is an Independent Director of our Company and has been on our Board since February 21, 2017. He holds a bachelor’s degree in law from the University of Burdwan, West Bengal and has completed his second year for a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Calcutta. He is a member of the Incorporated 239 Law Society of Calcutta, International Bar Association, U.K. and Bar Council of West Bengal. He has more than 23 years of experience in litigation, arbitration and transactional matters in various sectors such as energy, public transport, aviation, shipping and corporate mergers and acquisitions. Presently he is a partner at Fox & Mandal, Solicitors and Advocates, Kolkata, where he started his career as an associate in 1999.
Independent Director
Independent Director
She is an Independent Director of our Company and has been on our Board since December 23, 2019. She has passed the final examinations of her bachelor’s degree in arts from the Meerut University, Uttar Pradesh and holds a diploma in hotel management from the Oberoi School of Hotel Management, New Delhi. She has completed the Senior Management Development Programme of Oberoi Hotels from the International Negotiation Institute, USA and Oberoi Senior Executives Program by Institut de Management Hotelier International, conducted at New Delhi. She has over 48 years of experience in the hotel industry. Presently she is the Executive Vice President for Corporate Affairs at InterGlobe Enterprises Private Limited and has been previously associated with Jet Airways (India) Limited and Oberoi Group.
Independent Director
Independent Director
He is an Independent Director of our Company and has been on our Board since March 29, 2018. He holds a bachelor’s degree in science from the University of Delhi and was admitted to the Graduate Management Qualification from the Bond University, Australia. He has approximately 43 years of experience in the hospitality sector. Mr.Kumar has previously worked at ITC Hotels Limited for over three decades and retired as their Managing Director. He was recognized as a ‘Green Hotelier’ at the Environment Awards, 1996 by the International Hotel & Restaurant Association.
Senior Vice President-Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Senior Vice President-Finance and Chief Financial Officer
He is the Senior Vice President-Finance and Chief Financial Officer and has been associated with our Company since July 25, 2023, when he was appointed as a Manager (accounts). He was appointed as the Vice President (Finance) of our Company with effect from August 1, 2012. He holds a bachelors’ degree in commerce from the University of Delhi. He is a fellow member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and Institute of Chartered Financial Analysis of India. He has approximately 26 years of experience in the finance sector. In Fiscal 2023, he received a gross compensation of ₹ 15.80 million from our Company.
Company Secretary and Director of Compliances
Company Secretary and Director of Compliances
She serves as the Company Secretary and Director of Compliances in our company, appointed with effect from August 08, 2023. Holding a commerce degree from the University of Calcutta, she is an associate member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. With around 14 years of experience in company secretarial practice and corporate governance. Prior to joining our Company, she was working with Elque Polyesters Limited, Hajra Medical Agency Private Limited and Subhash Projects and Marketing Limited. In Fiscal 2023, she received a gross compensation of ₹ 1.90 million from our Company.
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