Firoz Sarwar Appointed Director of Sales at Le Méridien Navi Mumbai

Strengthening Commercial Leadership Ahead of Market Expansion

Le Méridien Navi Mumbai has announced the appointment of Firoz Sarwar as Director of Sales, reinforcing its commercial leadership as the hotel builds its presence in one of India’s fastest-growing urban markets.

In his new role, Sarwar will lead the hotel’s sales strategy and business development initiatives, with a focus on driving revenue growth, strengthening market positioning, and expanding the hotel’s footprint across key corporate, leisure, and social segments.

A Career Spanning Leading Global Hospitality Brands

Firoz Sarwar brings over 18 years of experience in hospitality sales, business development, and revenue leadership. Over the course of his career, he has worked with several globally recognised hotel groups including Marriott International, Accor, and The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts.

Academically, Sarwar holds an MBA in Marketing and a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology, enabling him to combine analytical thinking with strong market insight and relationship-driven sales leadership.

Key Milestones in Hospitality Sales Leadership

Sarwar began his hospitality journey with The Leela Goa, now known as The St. Regis Goa. A defining chapter of his career followed with the pre-opening and launch of Sofitel Mumbai BKC, Accor’s first luxury hotel in India, where he contributed to its successful market entry and positioning.

Recent Experience Driving Premium and Social Segments

Prior to joining Le Méridien Navi Mumbai, Sarwar served as Associate Director of Sales at Le Méridien Mahabaleshwar Resort & Spa. In this role, he led multi-city sales teams across Mumbai, Pune, and Mahabaleshwar, with a strong focus on weddings and social events, contributing to revenue growth and enhanced market visibility.

Mandate at Le Méridien Navi Mumbai

As Director of Sales, Sarwar will be responsible for

• Developing and executing comprehensive sales strategies

• Expanding business development across corporate, MICE, leisure, and social segments

• Strengthening brand visibility and market share

• Building high-performing sales teams and long-term partnerships

His mandate aligns with the hotel’s ambition to establish itself as a dynamic urban lifestyle destination in Navi Mumbai.

Leadership Perspectives on the Appointment

Welcoming him to the team,Saurabh Chowdhury, General Manager, Le Méridien Navi Mumbai, said

“We are happy to welcome Firoz to Le Méridien Navi Mumbai. His understanding of the market, strong sales leadership, and experience with some of the finest hospitality brands make him a great fit for our team. As we build the hotel’s presence in the city, his perspective and energy will be key to our journey ahead.”

Sharing his thoughts, Firoz Sarwar said

“It’s an exciting time to join Le Méridien Navi Mumbai at the very start of its story. The brand’s creative spirit, combined with the scale and potential of this market, is inspiring. I look forward to shaping strong relationships and building a distinct sales narrative that positions the hotel as a vibrant urban lifestyle destination.”