Sayaji Hotels appoints Jamaluddin Khilji as General Manager Corporate Head HR

February, 2025:  Founded in 1982 by Sajid Dhanani, Sayaji Group of Hotels has grown from a single property into a distinguished name in Indian hospitality. Sayaji Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Jamaluddin Khilji as General Manager Corporate Head HR. This strategic move aims to further enhance the company’s leadership team and strengthen its framework to drive organizational growth and employee engagement. In his new role, Jamaluddin will spearhead HR strategies across Sayaji Hotels, focusing on talent acquisition, management processes, leadership development and workforce planning to align with the company’s overall business objectives.

Raoof Dhanani, Managing Director, Sayaji Hotels, shared,“We wholeheartedly welcome Jamaluddin to the Sayaji Hotels family. His extensive experience and deep understanding of HR dynamics in the hospitality sector will play a crucial role in nurturing our people, strengthening our organizational culture, and driving sustainable growth. We look forward to his leadership in shaping a thriving and empowered workforce.”

Expressing his enthusiasm about the new role, Jamaluddin Khilji, General Manager Corporate Head HR, Sayaji Hotels, stated, “I’m excited to be part of Sayaji Hotels and I look forward to contributing to its vision of excellence in hospitality. My goal is to cultivate a dynamic, performance-driven work culture that not only reflects Sayaji’s core values but also empowers people, nurtures talent, and encourages innovation. Together, we will create an environment where employees thrive, reinforcing Sayaji as a top choice for talent in the industry.”

With 24 years of experience in Human Resource Management, Jamaluddin has worked with leading hospitality brands such as Kempinski, Marriott, Accor, and Rosetta Hospitality. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Science and an MBA in Human Resources from IMS Indore. Beyond his professional expertise, he is a passionate cricket enthusiast, an avid reader of non-fiction, and follows current affairs closely.

About Sayaji 

Sayaji Hotels is one of India’s most recognized hospitality brands, known for its "Yours Truly" service, thoughtfully designed properties, and a commitment to excellence. With a strong presence across the country, Sayaji blends luxury with warmth, offering memorable experiences for business and leisure travelers alike.

Peerless Hotels Ltd appoints Ashutosh Nath Shukla as the hotel Group’s new General Manager HR

He comes with a rich experience spanning 15 years assisting in people management and is poised to enhance the HR focus of the group and improve the overall HR practices.

Peerless Hotels Ltd (Hospitality Division of PGFI) has appointed Ashutosh Nath Shukla as the hotel group’s new General Manager HR. Ashutosh comes with a rich experience spanning 15 years assisting in people management and is poised to enhance the HR focus of the group and improve the overall HR practices.

With a track record of pre-openings, planning and executing new hotels pre opening , developing and implementing effective plans to augment HR transformation leading a change aiming towards modern HR practices without forgetting the roots and traditions, Ashutosh has a keen pulse on HR strategies positioning the brand visibility.

Our hotel group is currently transforming into a distinguished iconic hospitality address, and, post the upgradation we aim to put it on the national map more prominently. I am excited to have Ashutosh join the Corporate leadership team, bringing with him an experience of bringing internal guest satisfaction as priority. After all, it is our vision to enhance the peerless values with our people first, says Kuldeep Bhartee CEO Peerless Hotels Ltd.

The iconic hospitality group Peerless Hotels from Kolkata currently owns and operates 5 hotels & resorts across 2 states in West Bengal & in Hyderabad Telangana as well as the union territory of Andaman & Nicobar.