Linu K as Assistant Executive Housekeeper,
Shafique Ahmed as Executive Sous Chef and
Khelbas Meetei as Assistant Training Manager

Shillong : Courtyard by Marriott Shillong proudly announced significant advancements in its leadership ranks, reflecting a commitment to talent development and fostering growth within the organization.

Linu.K has been appointed as the Assistant Executive Housekeeper at the hotel. With an impressive career spanning 13 years, Linu exemplifies unwavering dedication to exceeding guest expectations. Linu brings a wealth of expertise to his new position. Prior to joining Courtyard by Marriott Shillong, Linu was associated with Evolve Back Resorts, Kabini, Four Points by Sheraton, Mahabalipuram, Sheraton Grand Bangalore, Grand Hyatt Mumbai amongst others.

In his capacity at Courtyard by Marriott Shillong, Linu will lead the housekeeping team with a keen focus on enhancing guest experience, ensuring meticulous attention to detail, and fostering an environment of unparalleled comfort and Hospitality.

Courtyard Shillong has also appointed Shafique Ahmed as their new Executive Sous Chef. Shafique has 14 plus years of experience, bringing a plethora of culinary expertise to his new role. He has been associated with renowned brands like Accor, Hyatt, Hilton and Marriott.
As the Executive Sous Chef of the hotel, in addition to expanding his skill set to put experiential and gastronomic food and beverage concepts at the forefront, he will oversee the hotel’s culinary operations, which comprise the hotel’s award-winning restaurants, the banquet kitchen, and in-room dining operations.

On the other side, Ningombam Khelbas Meetei comes in as the Assistant Training Manager at the hotel, with 12 years of diverse experience, including roles as Duty Manager, Regional Manager, Hospitality Trainer etc. Khelbas brings a wealth of knowledge to our team.

In his new role, Khelbas will play a key part in shaping the foundation of our associates, helping to enhance the work culture and drive excellence at our hotel. We're excited to see the positive impact he will bring!
Welcome aboard, Linu, Shafique and Khelbas!

Ekta Mahajan has been appointed as the new Training Manager at the iconic 201-room inventory hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Gurugram Baani Square.

Mahajan is known to be a dynamic hospitality professional. She began her professional journey in 2014 as a Management Trainee with IHCL and moved into the role of Learning & Development and later worked for various hospitality brands like Taj, Radisson and Lemon Tree in different capacities.

In her new role, she will be responsible for planning and executing efficient training procedures, identifying and monitoring training needs, cultivating talent, inspiring teams, and enhancing operational efficiency.

On the educational front, she completed graduation in Hotel Management from Banarasidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology in 2014. Currently, she is pursuing Post Graduate Diploma in Training and Development.

Commenting on the appointment, Jai Chugh, General Manager, DoubleTree by Hilton Gurugram Baani Square said, "We are excited to have on board Ekta Mahajan as the new Training Manager. Honing skills of staff is extremely important for us as we are committed to delivering world class service standards. I am confident that Ekta will be able to infuse fresh energy in our training modules."

"I am excited to be a part of DoubleTree by Hilton Gurugram Baani Square. Training is an extremely important aspect of an evolving field like hospitality. I hope that my experience will help the hotel to further enhance overall guest satisfaction," said Ekta Mahajan, Training Manager, DoubleTree by Hilton Gurugram Baani Square.

In her leisure time, she enjoys sketching, dancing, writing and visiting historical places.