Accor Appoints Raheel Ahmad as Director – Food and Beverage, South Asia

Accor has appointed Raheel Ahmad as Director – Food & Beverage, South Asia, a move that underscores the group’s ambition to elevate its F&B offerings as a core pillar of guest experience and brand differentiation.

Experience:
25+ years across 650 hotels, 24 brands, and 22 countries.

Background:
Transitioned from a culinary foundation to regional leadership, blending artistry with strategy.

Previous Role:
Senior F&B leadership at Marriott International, where he won Marriott Global Chef of the Year and scaled brand-led dining concepts across Asia-Pacific.

Global Partnerships:
Collaborated with Michelin Guide and World’s 50 Best Restaurants, bringing acclaimed chefs into diverse markets.

Strategic Mandate at Accor
- Enhance guest experiences through immersive, emotionally engaging dining.
- Drive operational excellence and new revenue streams in lifestyle dining, weddings, and social celebrations.
- Foster collaborations, talent development, and inclusive kitchen cultures.
- Champion sustainability: responsible sourcing, plant-based innovation, and food waste reduction.

Leadership Endorsement
Ranju Alex, CEO South Asia, Accor, praised Raheel’s ability to balance innovation with commercial performance, highlighting his track record in revenue growth, margin improvement, and brand positioning.

This appointment signals Accor’s intent to make F&B not just a service but a storytelling medium and cultural connector across its South Asia portfolio.