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Novotel & ibis Bengaluru Outer Ring Road has appointed Bhavani Mani Shankar Dutta as the Director of Operations.
“We are delighted to welcome Bhavani in his new role. His strong operational grounding, people-centric leadership style and deep understanding of Accor’s culture make him a valuable addition to our leadership team” shared Sandeep Johri General Manager, Novotel & ibis Bengaluru Outer Ring Road.
In his new role, Bhavani will oversee overall hotel operations across both Novotel and ibis Bengaluru Outer Ring Road with a focus on driving operational efficiency, enhancing guest experience, strengthening financial performance, and fostering high levels of team engagement.
His leadership is expected to further reinforce the hotels’ positioning as preferred destinations for both business and leisure travellers in Bengaluru.
Bhavani has been associated with Accor India for over 15 years and has held several key leadership roles across multiple properties. Most recently, he was part of Accor’s prestigious MEA–APAC Master’s Program (Fast-track General Manager Program), where he gained extensive cross-functional operational exposure at Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre.
Prior to this, he served as Director-Talent & Culture at prominent Accor hotels, including Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre, Novotel & ibis Chennai OMR, Novotel & ibis Chennai SIPCOT and Novotel & ibis Bengaluru Outer Ring Road.
Bhavani’s appointment underscores Accor’s continued commitment to internal talent development and leadership progression, reinforcing its focus on nurturing future-ready hospitality leaders. When not at work, Bhavani is an avid cricket enthusiast and enjoys travelling.
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