Mumbai, October 29, 2026: Chalet Hotels Limited (CHL) announces the appointment of Kiran Muniraj as the General Manager of Athiva Pulse, Navi Mumbai, Autograph Collection, part of Chalet’s homegrown premium lifestyle brand, Athiva. Kiran assumed the role in January 2026 and led the property’s transformation from Four Points by Sheraton Navi Mumbai to Athiva Pulse. He oversees the hotel’s operations, business performance and guest experience.

“People should be able to see a future for themselves in the organisation they help build. Kiran’s journey from Director of Rooms to General Manager gives that belief substance. He understands this hotel from the inside, and his appointment recognises both his contribution and his readiness for greater responsibility.”

Gaurav Singh, Chief Operating Officer, Chalet Hotels Limited,

“Leading the transformation of this property into Athiva Pulse has been a rewarding journey. Our ambition is to create a hotel experience where work, well-being and meaningful downtime come together naturally. I look forward to building on this with our team, nurturing The Daily Club community and creating experiences that guests choose to return to.

Kiran Muniraj, General Manager, Athiva Pulse, Navi Mumbai

Kiran brings over two decades of experience across Indian and international hospitality brands, with a background spanning hotel operations, rooms management, revenue optimisation and guest experience.

Prior to his appointment as General Manager, Kiran served as Director of Operations and, earlier, Director of Rooms at the property. In these roles, he spearheaded strategic initiatives, introduced technology-enabled guest amenities and drove improvements in guest satisfaction. Over the course of his career, Kiran has held leadership positions with Marriott International (Marriott Executive Apartments, Hyderabad), The Oberoi Group (The Oberoi Udaivilas), Taj Hotels, Hilton Worldwide, Oakwood and The Park Hotels. An alumnus of Christ University and IIM Ahmedabad, Kiran has also completed executive education programmes from Cornell University.