Fairmont Mumbai has announced the appointment of Chandra Sekhar D as its new Director of Finance, reinforcing the hotel’s leadership team as it continues to set new standards in luxury hospitality in India.
With nearly two decades of experience across some of the world’s leading hospitality brands, Chandra brings a wealth of expertise in financial strategy, business planning, compliance, hotel pre-openings, and operational excellence. In his new role, he will lead the hotel’s financial operations and governance, helping drive sustainable growth while supporting Fairmont Mumbai’s vision of delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Prior to joining Fairmont Mumbai, Chandra served as Cluster Director of Finance at Kathmandu Marriott Hotel, Nepal, where he played a key role in strengthening financial performance, supporting business strategy, and developing high-performing finance teams across multiple properties. His impressive career also includes leadership positions with Marriott Hotels India, JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa, The Ascott Limited, and The Raintree Hotels.
At Fairmont Mumbai, he will oversee financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, risk management, cost optimization, and strategic decision-making. His extensive experience in hotel openings, finance transformation, and systems implementation will further strengthen the hotel’s commitment to operational excellence and long-term value creation.
Speaking about his new role, Chandra said, “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.”
Recognized for his collaborative leadership style and strong commercial acumen, Chandra has consistently partnered with operational teams to enhance profitability, improve efficiencies, and strengthen governance frameworks. His expertise spans financial reporting, audits, compliance, forecasting, cost control, and large-scale hotel openings across diverse hospitality markets.
Throughout his career, he has successfully led finance functions during periods of expansion, implemented automation and fintech-driven initiatives, and guided teams through complex operational and commercial challenges. His ability to combine strategic financial oversight with practical operational insight has earned him a reputation as a trusted business partner within the hospitality industry.
Commenting on the appointment, Rajiv Kapoor, General Manager, Fairmont Mumbai & Roswyn, A Morgans Originals Hotel, said, “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.”
