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Kiran Andicot – Image Credit Marriott International
Marriott International has announced the appointment of Kiran Andicot as Senior Vice President for its South Asia region. In this role, Andicot will oversee operations and development across the company’s portfolio in South Asia. His responsibilities include aligning growth with operating performance, enhancing partnerships with property owners, accelerating hotel conversions and openings, and strengthening the regional leadership team.
Andicot has been with Marriott since 2006, initially joining the Development and Feasibility team. Over his tenure, he has played a key role in expanding Marriott’s presence in South Asia, particularly in India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, and Bangladesh. He has been involved in signing over 220 hotels in these areas.
In India, Andicot and his team achieved a record signing of 42 hotels, accounting for 7,000 rooms in 2024. Additionally, they secured a significant agreement with Concept Hospitality to affiliate The Fern portfolio of 115 properties with Series by Marriott. This move is expected to expand Marriott’s reach into Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, with new properties anticipated in locations such as Surat, Shimla, Jalandhar, and Coorg.
Before joining Marriott, Andicot worked in real estate and hospitality consultancy with EY and HVS, and held various roles in hotel operations with IHCL and the Oberoi Group in India.