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Araiya Hotels & Resorts names Akshay Kulkarni as chief business strategist
MUMBAI: Araiya Hotels & Resorts has appointed Akshay Kulkarni as its chief business & strategy officer (CBSO), tasking him with steering the brand’s expansion and strengthening its market position.
Bringing over 27 years of expertise in hospitality and real estate, Kulkarni has a strong track record in business development, asset management, and large-scale project execution across south and southeast Asia. His appointment signals Araiya’s commitment to broadening its portfolio and enhancing guest experiences.
Araiya Hotels & Resorts founder & CEO Amruda Nair said, “Kulkarni’s extensive experience in hospitality and strategic growth will be instrumental in strengthening Araiya’s market presence. His insights will play a crucial role in forging partnerships and unlocking new opportunities for expansion.”
As CBSO, Kulkarni will focus on identifying new hotel locations, overseeing projects from conception to launch, and building key industry relationships.
Kulkarni stated, “Araiya is a young and innovative brand, and I’m thrilled to be part of its journey. This role allows me to contribute to its growth while creating memorable experiences for guests.”
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Robin Thadathil named chief human resources officer at P&G India
Insider steps up as CHRO, bringing 16 years of global HR leadership
SINGAPORE: Procter & Gamble has named Robin Thadathil as its new chief human resources officer, effective 1 April, marking a smooth internal transition at one of the country’s largest FMCG players.
Thadathil succeeds PM Srinivas, stepping into the role after more than 16 years within the company. A seasoned insider, he has built a career that stretches across Asia and the United States, with a steady rise through some of P&G’s most complex HR assignments.
Most recently, he served as senior director human resources, based in Singapore, where he led HR for the company’s site and country cluster spanning Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam. Before that, he was human resources director for the club and Amazon teams and the Seattle site, overseeing a business worth over $8 billion and partnering closely with senior leadership.
His earlier stints include managing director human resources for supply chain and manufacturing plants in Indonesia, where he led large teams across hair care and fabric care operations, and regional HR leader for product supply in south east asia, managing talent and organisational strategy across multiple markets.
Thadathil’s journey at P&G began in Singapore, where he held roles such as associate manager, asia HR operations and HR business partner across Asean markets, steadily building expertise in talent management, compensation strategy and organisational design.
Educated at Nanyang Technological University, where he earned both his engineering degree and a master’s in international political economy, Thadathil brings a blend of analytical rigour and global perspective to his new role.
He takes on the role at a time when Procter & Gamble continues to strengthen its presence in India.
