In a move aligned with its growth ambitions, Chalet Hotels Limited has appointed Manoj Agarwal as Chief Growth and Product Officer, effective July 20, 2026, placing him in the company’s senior management cadre. The appointment signals Chalet’s intent to sharpen its growth trajectory and product-focused strategy as it navigates a competitive hospitality landscape.
Agarwal brings 23 years of experience spanning hospitality, real estate and infrastructure, with a track record in business development, asset management, portfolio investment, asset acquisitions, corporate finance across sectors, M&A advisory, fundraising, valuations, deal sourcing and closure, portfolio monitoring and strategic consulting. Prior to joining Chalet, he was associated with Brigade Hotel Ventures Ltd as Chief Operating Officer – Hospitality, leading growth and performance across a portfolio of 9 operational hotels operated by Marriott, Accor and IHG. He also oversaw product development, construction and design and managed a self-operated portfolio of 5 lifestyle clubs and 2 convention centers.
Education and professional credentials further underpin his profile: Agarwal is a Chartered Accountant, a Company Secretary, and holds a B.Com. (Hons.) and an LL.B. degree. The blend of financial acuity, governance background and hands-on hospitality leadership positions him to contribute across Chalet’s growth initiatives, product development and asset-management priorities.
For Chalet, the move underscores a strategic emphasis on growth with a product-first lens, as the company eyes expansion opportunities and seeks to optimize its portfolio through disciplined investment and innovative experiences for guests.