Our Team
Our Team
Our Core Team
Jagar Thakur
Founder & CEO An exceptionally dedicated hospitality professional, offering strategic leadership and a wealth of experience spanning over 35 years in luxury hotel operations across India and abroad. Having served prestigious brands such as ITC Hotels, The Leela Kempinski, Four Seasons Hotels, and Hyatt Hotels, his recent roles include Director of Rooms at Hyatt Regency Resort in Malaysia and Vice President at Fariyas Hotels & Resorts. His expertise extends to collaborating with owners of renowned properties like Hilton Garden Inn and Holiday Inn Mumbai, culminating in the establishment of Amazinn Hospitality.
Abhijit Chitnis
Co-Founder & COO A seasoned hospitality professional with over two decades of hands-on experience across esteemed brands such as Le Meridien, Hyatt, and Marriott Hotels. Honored with the prestigious Hotelier India award for Best Director of Marketing in India and the Marriott Asia Pacific Award, he excelled as the General Manager of Marriott's No. 1 Asia Pacific Hotel in Pune. Additionally, he has provided invaluable expertise as a consulting CEO for various projects in hospitality, food & beverage, and hospitality education.
Maxy Fernandes
Co-Founder & CFO With over 35 years of distinguished financial expertise, our highly acclaimed Chartered Accountant has held key roles in renowned companies such as Thomas Cook, SOTC, Cleartrip, and Regus. Currently serving as the Whole Time Director and Head of Finance at Kodak India Pvt. Ltd. for the past 4 years, he also contributed his skills as the Director of Finance at Grand Hyatt Mumbai for a notable tenure.
Ramakrishna Chintala
Vice- President Rooms Division A highly accomplished hospitality professional with over two decades of shopfloor experience across esteemed brands such as Le Meridien, Hyatt, and Marriott Hotels. Recognized with the prestigious Hotelier India award for Best Director of Marketing in India and the Marriott Asia Pacific Award, he has excelled as the General Manager of Marriott's No. 1 Asia Pacific Hotel in Pune. As a seasoned hospitality expert, he has also served as a consulting CEO for various projects in hospitality, food & beverage, and hospitality education.
Kashyap Ruparel
Vice President - Food & Beverage Operations A result-oriented hospitality professional with over 18 years of comprehensive experience and a distinguished tenure with Marriott International in the areas of Hospitality, Customer Service, Guest Relations, Event Management, and Facility Management. Background includes a rich experience in Food& Beverage Operations. Client Relationship Management Ensuring high-quality services, resulting in customer delight and optimum resource utilization for maximum service quality. Recognized with the APAC Events Planner of the Year award (Continent Event Leadership Award) and Business Council Award as Manager of the Year across India. Strongly believe in a balance between people and processes with a proven ability to achieve business goals.
Sujata Prajapati
Head Marketing & PR Management An accomplished Brand Manager with a stellar track record in marketing and advertising, leading the successful social media management company, Ocean Bridge. Proficient in strategic account planning, client servicing, creative advertising, marketing, and social media management. Previously, excelled as Marketing and Communications Manager at Citrus Hotels, Thomas Cook, Fariyas Hotels & Resorts, and Fazlani Nature Nest. Now, an inspiring Entrepreneur, driven to master Revenue Management in the Online Travel Industry, leveraging skills in Yield Management, Market Research, and strategy formulation. Holds a Master's in Business Management in Marketing and Finance from Cardiff Metropolitan University, embodying a passion for demystifying the online travel business.
Ashwin Ankhad
Legal Advisor An eminent gold medalist lawyer who started his business in Mumbai after LLB and LLM in the year 1987 and has provided dynamic leadership to Ashwin Ankhad and Associates, a firm specialising in Corporate Law with special practice in commercial arbitration. He has fought key legal issues as well as complex litigations in High Court and Supreme Court. He also specialises in corporate legal documentation and have built expertise in arbitration, local and international litigation, company law compliance and insolvency.
Rahul Pabalkar
Chief Advisor - Technical & Development A hardcore engineering professional. Into Hospitality Branding / Engineering / Projects with 31 yrs of experience. Chief Trustee of Hospitality Engineering & Projects Association which is now present in 10 countries. In Project Management Consultancy built or converted more than 150 hospitality projects in India & Maldives. Owner / Stakeholder in 11-star properties managed by IHCL / Marriott etc. Initiated many energy (HLP) and water-saving programs in Indian Hospitality services. Also, a restaurateur has a chain of 15 restaurants in India.
Nakul Dev
Strategic Partner - Revenue Management & Analytics An entrepreneurial visionary dedicated to mastering the intricacies of Revenue Management, with a background in the Online Travel Industry. Proficient in Yield Management, Market Research, and strategic planning. Armed with a Master's in Business Management in Marketing and Finance from Cardiff Metropolitan University, possessing refined business acumen. A self-driven, highly motivated individual passionate about assisting hotels in navigating the complexities of the online travel landscape.