Chalet Hotels Limited appoints Sarah Stephanos as AGM Marketing and Corporate Communications

Chalet Hotels Limited has appointed Sarah Stephanos as AGM Marketing and Corporate Communications. She will be reporting directly to Sanjay Sethi, MD and CEO of the company, playing a crucial role in implementing strategic initiatives under his guidance. 

With an impressive academic background, Stephanos holds a MSc Psychology in Consumer Behaviour from Women's Christian College, Chennai. Moulded by the insights of Dr Chekitan Dev, thought leader and the Kelley Brothers, geniuses of Design Thinking to name a few, she has been working with teams for over 19 years to add vibrancy to India’s travel landscapes, creating brands and crafting experiences that captivate.

Stephanos is a cultural catalyst who is known for her innovation in hospitality. She began her career with presenting Antonio Carluccio, to having fun with eating designer, Marije Vogelzang, exchanging food stories with the unstoppable Asma Khan to reviving award winning restaurants and rebranding the best! She challenged the nightlife in India with top notch artist collaborations transforming the routine and brought the community together with over 300 farmers along with eminent decision makers and media personalities to deliver a sustainable food system, to showcase Modern India to the world.

Prior to joining Chalet Hotels, Stephanos held influential positions with a collection of contemporary boutique hotels and a leading telecommunication brand. She also wore the entrepreneurial hat and skillfully introduced a digital transformation in a prestigious portfolio of companies.

"We welcome Sarah Stephanos to the family of Chalet Hotels," expressed Sanjay Sethi, MD & CEO at Chalet Hotels Limited. "Her broad-based experience, strategic acumen and leadership capabilities make her a valuable addition to our team, and this comes at a time when Chalet is in the midst of an aggressive growth cycle.”

Stephanos also expressed her excitement about her new role, stating, "I am excited to be a part of Chalet Hotels Limited and look forward to contributing my expertise to drive growth and innovation. With the company's commitment to excellence and a customer-centric approach, I am eager to lead with inventive initiatives and creatively original communication to explore new frontiers.”