Bringing over 17 years of strategic leadership across sales, marketing, and hospitality…..
The Westin Mumbai Garden City has named Ahemer Shaikh as its new Director of Sales and Marketing, reinforcing its leadership team with a seasoned industry professional. With over 17 years of comprehensive experience across sales, marketing, reservations, and event management, Shaikh brings a proven track record of strategic growth and leadership within the hospitality sector.
A Remarkable Rise Through Marriott International
Shaikh’s hospitality journey is deeply rooted in Marriott International, where he began his career as a Reservations Associate and steadily climbed the ranks. His most recent role was Director of Sales at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, where he played a key role in driving commercial success. Over the years, he has worked across luxury, premium, and select-service brands, gaining versatile experience in business, convention, and resort markets across varied geographies.
Driving Strategy and Growth
Known for his strategic vision and collaborative leadership style, Shaikh has worked closely with both on-property and regional teams to implement innovative business strategies. His expertise includes revenue optimization, market segmentation, brand positioning, and talent development—key pillars in elevating hotel performance and profitability.
MICE Expertise and Industry Engagement
Shaikh also brings in-depth knowledge of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) segment. His industry acumen has been further honed through roles such as Airline Champion, showcasing his ability to build strong external partnerships and foster cross-sector engagement.
Award-Winning Track Record
Throughout his career, Shaikh has held pivotal roles at marquee properties including JW Marriott Juhu, Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai, and the Marriott Sales Office in South Mumbai. His contributions have been recognized with several prestigious awards, notably the Marriott Golden Circle Award and the Chairman’s Circle accolade for top performance.
With this new appointment, The Westin Mumbai Garden City looks to sharpen its commercial strategy and strengthen its market positioning under Shaikh’s leadership.
