JW Marriott Kolkata announces the appointment of Mainak Ray as the new Director of Sales and Marketing

JW Marriott Kolkata announces the appointment of Mainak Ray as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. With over a decade of expertise in luxury hospitality sales across India, Mainak brings a strong strategic vision and a proven track record of success. Driving growth and excellence, in his new role, Mainak will oversee sales, marketing, and revenue operations, focusing on brand positioning, guest engagement, and revenue optimization.

His leadership will be instrumental in enhancing luxury experiences, weddings, and corporate events. A distinguished hospitality journey, Mainak holds a Master’s in International Management from the University of Sussex, UK, and started his career with Lebara Mobile UK before transitioning to the hospitality industry.


His previous roles at Hyatt, Accor, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, and Marriott International have contributed to his expertise in driving revenue growth and brand visibility. Industry leaders welcome Mainak Ray, who expressed his enthusiasm by stating, “I am deeply honored to join JW Marriott Kolkata, a hotel synonymous with luxury, innovation, and guest-centricity.
I look forward to working with the exceptional team to enhance our market presence and create unforgettable guest experiences.” Sunil Kumar, General Manager of JW Marriott Kolkata, added, “We are delighted to welcome Mainak Ray. His strategic acumen and leadership will be key to propelling the hotel’s growth and setting new benchmarks in luxury hospitality.”

Karan Singh Nagra appointed as a Marketing & Communications Manager at JW Marriott Kolkata

Karan Singh Nagra, an insightful marketing professional with an experience of 8 plus years in designing and implementing brand, and marketing strategies across retail, media, and the hospitality industry, has been appointed as the Marketing and Communication Manager at JW Marriott Kolkata. 

With an incredible track record in his profession, Karan’s key responsibilities include the creation and supervision of a result-oriented multi-platform communications strategy. The functions of the  communication portfolio encompass guidance on marketing collaterals and materials in line with the  brand direction, leading the planning and execution of the overall initiatives and projects related to the  brand, monitoring the success of various campaigns and its efficacy to managing budgets for this segment  

This proactive professional initiated his career after pursuing a Master of Business Administration with a  specialization in marketing. Prior to this, he has served various renowned brands such as Spencer’s Retail  Pvt Ltd - RPSG Group as Assistant Manager Marketing, 91.9 Friends FM- ABP Group as Head  Marketing & Activations, JW Marriott Hotel Kolkata as Sales & Marketing Manager F&B,  

Karan brings a wealth of experience and is known for his excellent communication & interpersonal skills with an innate ability to interact with clients and teams at all levels. He even bagged the Media  Excellence Award for ‘Excellence in Media Marketing’ by the Indywood Media Excellence Awards,  

His favorite hobbies include reading about advertising and marketing. He also enjoys travelling and music.