Mumbai, June’2026: Fairmont Mumbai is pleased to announce the appointment of Chandra Sekhar D as Director of Finance, further strengthening the hotel’s executive leadership team as it continues to redefine luxury hospitality in India.

A seasoned finance professional with nearly two decades of experience across leading global hospitality brands, Chandra brings extensive expertise in financial management, strategic planning, compliance, business partnering, hotel openings, and operational excellence. In his new role, he will oversee the hotel’s financial strategy and governance, ensuring robust fiscal performance while supporting Fairmont Mumbai’s long-term growth ambitions.

Chandra joins Fairmont Mumbai following his tenure as Cluster Director of Finance at Kathmandu Marriott Hotel, Nepal, where he played a pivotal role in supporting business strategy, driving financial performance, and building high-performing finance teams across multiple properties. Throughout his career, he has held senior finance leadership positions with Marriott Hotels India, JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa, The Ascott Limited, and The Raintree Hotels, among others.

At Fairmont Mumbai, Chandra will be responsible for steering financial planning and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, compliance, risk management, cost optimisation, and strategic decision-making. His extensive experience in hotel pre-openings, finance systems implementation, and process transformation will further support the property’s commitment to operational excellence and sustainable growth.

“Fairmont Mumbai represents one of the most exciting luxury hospitality projects in the country today. I am delighted to join a team that is committed to setting new benchmarks in guest experience and service excellence. My focus will be on building a strong financial foundation that supports innovation, operational agility, and long-term value creation, while enabling the hotel to achieve its ambitious growth objectives.”

Chandra Sekhar D

Known for his collaborative leadership style and strong business acumen, Chandra has consistently partnered with operational teams to drive profitability, enhance efficiencies, and strengthen governance frameworks. His expertise spans budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting, audits, compliance, cost controls, and large-scale hotel openings across diverse hospitality markets.

Throughout his career, Chandra has successfully led finance functions during critical growth phases, implemented automation and fintech initiatives, and guided teams through complex operational and commercial challenges. His ability to blend strategic financial oversight with hands-on operational understanding has earned him recognition as a trusted advisor and business partner within the hospitality industry.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Chandra is passionate about mentoring young professionals and enjoys teaching and playing chess. He is also an advocate for continuous learning and technology-driven innovation within finance functions.

With this appointment, Fairmont Mumbai reinforces its commitment to attracting industry-leading talent and building a leadership team capable of delivering exceptional guest experiences, operational excellence, and enduring business success.

“Chandra’s depth of financial expertise and progressive leadership experience make him a valuable addition to Fairmont Mumbai’s executive team. His strategic mindset and strong understanding of hospitality operations will play an important role in driving sustainable growth, operational agility and long-term success for the hotel.”

Rajiv Kapoor, General Manager, Fairmont Mumbai & Roswyn, A Morgans Originals Hotel