Written by Anuj Chaudhry has been appointed as the new General Manager for the 126 keys Grand Mercure Bangalore
Anuj has a career spanning over 16 years in hospitality management and business leadership. He is a seasoned professional who has worked across markets in Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kolkata and Delhi NCR.
Together with exceptional leadership skills, a comprehensive understanding of the business and an innovative mindset, Anuj will lead the hotel’s overall performance and growth.
He began his career with the Taj Krishna in Hyderabad, and later joined the Accor India team at its flagship hotel Novotel Hyderabad Convention Center and Hyderabad International Convention Center as an Assistant Manager Front office. At Accor, he took charge of various leadership roles in Rooms division and overall hotel operations in Bengaluru, Kolkata and Delhi. His most recent assignment was at ibis Gurgaon Golf Course Road as a General Manager.
Anuj is a Hospitality graduate from IHM Aurangabad, he is also an alumni of ‘GM Pass’ 2012, Accor International’s prestigious career development programme for future General Managers. Over the years, he has been the recipient of several awards and recognition; some of which include the ‘General Manager of the Year’ Accor South Asia in 2018, Hotel Operations Summit India 2020 and India International Hospitality 2020. He is also Accor India’s Country champion for RiiSE, Accor International’s network in support of gender equality, diversity and inclusivity.
Anuj has many creative interests ranging from photography to animation, along with the love for travel, food and music.