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.