Chandan Sharma and Abhiram Sridhar: Novotel’s Next-Gen Marketing Leaders Take Center Stage

Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach, Novotel Vijayawada Varun, and The Bheemili Resort (Managed by Accor) have promoted Chandan Sharma to Marketing and Communication Manager and Abhiram Sridhar to Cluster Assistant Marketing Manager – Digital.

Talent Growth:
Reflects Accor’s commitment to nurturing internal talent and building leadership from within.

Chandan Sharma’s Role:
- Leads overall marketing for both properties.
- Strengthened direct revenue via web direct bookings.
- Executed high-impact campaigns across social, search, and display.
- Helped secure 16 awards in hotel, restaurant, and individual categories last year.

Abhiram Sridhar’s Role:
- Heads digital marketing across all three properties.
- Focuses on online visibility, audience engagement, and performance-led campaigns.
- Known for data-driven yet creative storytelling.
- Boosted traffic, lead generation, and conversions through integrated campaigns.

Leadership Statement:
GM Lakshmi Sridhar emphasized pride in nurturing talent and confidence in their ability to strengthen market presence.

Strategic Impact:
Promotions align with innovation-led marketing, brand growth, and delivering memorable guest experiences.

This move underscores Accor’s strategy of building strong talent pipelines and positioning its Indian properties as leaders in both traditional and digital hospitality marketing.