Zubin Songadwala

Zubin Songadwala is currently the Vice President of Operations for South and East at ITC Hotels, a position he has held since October 2023.1 He has an extensive career in the hospitality industry, spanning over three decades with ITC Hotels.1

Career Progression

Songadwala's career at ITC Hotels includes:

• Vice President, Operations - South and East (October 2023 - Present)1
• Area Manager South and General Manager of ITC Grand Chola (February 2020 - October 2023)1
• Area General Manager West and General Manager of ITC Maratha (May 2019 - February 2020)1
• General Manager roles at various ITC properties including ITC Maurya, ITC Gardenia, ITC Sonar, and ITC Grand Central (2008 - 2019)1
• Earlier positions such as Hotel Manager, Resident Manager, and Food & Beverage Manager at different ITC properties (1991 - 2008)1

Education

Songadwala's educational background includes:

• Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition from Institute of Hotel Management, Mumbai (1987 - 1989)1
• Training at Welcomgroup Management Institute (Now: ITC HMI, Gurgaon) from 1989 to 19911

Achievements

Under his leadership, ITC Grand Chola received 9 Times Food and Nightlife Awards in 2023 in the Premium Dining Category.3 Songadwala is also known for his commitment to sustainability, recognizing the importance of reducing CO2 emissions in the building and construction sector.2