Written by Sareena Kochar elevated as Senior Vice President- HK for The Lemon Tree Hotels and Red Fox.
Sareena continues to lead the housekeeping vertical for Lemon Tree Hotels with an experience of over 3 decades. She will be looking after operations of Housekeeping function across pan India, looking after design,Interiors, aesthetics of future hotels. Developing future leaders for upcoming hotels of Lemon Tree Hotels.
A proven leader with a keen eye for detail, a flair for contemporary art and decor, and three decades of rich experience is what sets Sareena apart. A creative problem solver, with a consistently successful track record in all aspects of Housekeeping, she is an expert in new hotel openings and has opened Lemon Tree, Red Fox chain, and several hotels for the Lalit Group.
She has also worked with key industry players like Intercontinental, Hilton, Holiday Inn amongst others across locations in India. She has launched many eco-friendly practices within the company and firmly believes that a good induction and comprehensive training is the key to high standards of delivery and service.
A role model for many, she has nurtured and groomed a lot of talent within the organization and gifted several able Housekeepers/ General Managers to the industry. A key member of the ‘Swachya Bharat Swasthya Bharat’ campaign, she also plays an important role in training and development of the Speech and Hearing Impaired (SHI’s) Team Members in the Housekeeping department.
An artist by heart, Sareena has an innate inclination towards photography (architecture and heritage), painting and other creative arts.