She will head JW Sahar, The Westin Powai Lake, Lakeside Chalet Mumbai—Marriott Executive Apartments.
By Mewati Sitaram
A seasoned sales and Marketing professional Shalini Sethi appointed as Cluster Director of Sales and Marketing for JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake, and Lakeside Chalet Mumbai Marriott Executive Apartments.
Shalini brings with her over two decades of extensive experience in the luxury hospitality sector. Her previous job roles include successfully managing the sales and marketing functions at the Indian Hotels Company Limited for key markets in Mumbai and Bengaluru. Sethi has also been instrumental in re-energizing and revamping the brand Timeless Weddings for her previous organization.
Shalini is renowned for her strong business acumen and catalytic approach towards flourishing strong relationships with key decision-making teams. Her expertise in driving hotel revenues through appropriate sales and marketing strategies across all market segments and business sectors is commendable. Additionally, her wealth of experience in handling and leading the MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) segment further positions her to be suitable for the role.
Her academic accolades, including her post-graduation in science from Guwahati University and MBA in marketing from New Delhi. Beyond her professional endeavours, Sethi finds joy in travelling and discovering new destinations.
Shalini is also a certified deep-sea diver with an adventurous bucket list to fulfil. Sethi possesses a deep-seated commitment to wildlife conservation, rooted in her genuine affection for animals. She also enjoys watching movies and is passionate about good food, often taking time out to cook for her family and friends.
Hemant Tenneti, General Manager of The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake & Lakeside Chalet said, “We are thrilled to welcome Shalini Sethi to our Marriott family. With her wealth of experience and proven track record of success, we are confident that she will make significant contributions to our sales and marketing efforts across our esteemed properties. We wish her all the very best for a successful tenure with us.”