The Westin Goa announces the appointment of Executive Chef Anuj Singh

Chef Anuj Singh brings over 24 years of culinary expertise to elevate dining experiences at The Westin Goa.

The Westin Goa is delighted to announce the appointment of Executive Chef Anuj Singh, who brings over 24 years of extensive culinary expertise. Chef Anuj’s remarkable journey has taken him through esteemed resorts in the Maldives, where he honed his skills in curating exceptional dining experiences. His most recent role was as the Assistant Director of Culinary at Resort by Ennismore, where he led diverse culinary teams and redefined fine dining concepts. His past experiences also include notable brands, including Marriott, Accor, and Hyatt. 

In his new role at The Westin Goa, Chef Anuj will oversee all culinary operations, focusing on crafting innovative, wellness-inspired menus that align with the brand’s Eat Well philosophy. His vision is to elevate The Westin Goa’s dining experiences to new heights by blending global flavors with locally sourced ingredients, offering guests an unforgettable culinary journey.

Commenting on the appointment, Harish Gopalakrishnan, General Manager of The Westin Goa, said:

“We are thrilled to have Chef Anuj Singh join our team. His extensive experience across world-class resorts and his passion for creating memorable dining experiences will bring a fresh perspective to our culinary offerings. We are confident that his leadership will further enhance our position as a premier dining destination in Goa.”

We look forward to witnessing the unique flair and creativity that Chef Anuj will bring to The Westin Goa, ensuring every guest experience is truly exceptional.

The Westin Goa appoints Satish Mahale as Director of Loss & Prevention

Satish is a seasoned expert in crisis management, security strategy, and emergency response

Satish Mahale is the new Director of Loss & Prevention at The Westin Goa. With over 18 years of experience in safety and security, Satish is a seasoned expert in crisis management, security strategy, and emergency response. He most recently served as Director of Security at Accor’s Novotel Goa Candolim and Novotel Goa Resort & Spa.

Satish has a proven track record in risk management, surveillance systems, fire safety, and law enforcement coordination. His extensive training includes certifications in active shooter response, fire safety, OSHA safety standards, and security access control, all contributing to his ability to lead in high-pressure situations while ensuring guest and staff safety.

In his new role, Satish will oversee the security operations at The Westin Goa, focusing on safeguarding property, guests, and employees while enhancing emergency response plans and risk management strategies.

Harish Gopalakrishnan, General Manager of The Westin Goa, shares, “We are thrilled to welcome Satish Mahale to our team. His wealth of experience and leadership in security will be instrumental in elevating safety standards and enhancing the guest experience at The Westin Goa.”

Aartee Thadani has joined The Westin Goa as their Marketing & Communications Manager

Her new role entails handling the overall marketing and brand positioning of The Westin Goa, across platforms both online and offline

With 8+ years of working across industries in the hospitality, entertainment and events sector and having completed her post-graduation is advertising at the ISDI | WPP School of Communication, Aartee comes with a strong background in marketing and advertising both.

Aartee’s new role entails handling the overall marketing and brand positioning of The Westin Goa, across platforms both online and offline, and driving creative strategies to meet and exceed the forecasted revenue figures alongside numerous stakeholders and management, both at the property and brand level.