Novotel Hyderabad Airport Appoints Sushil Kumar as Director of Engineering

Novotel Hyderabad Airport has announced the appointment of Sushil Kumar as Director of Engineering, reinforcing the property’s focus on operational efficiency, infrastructure reliability, and sustainable facility management.

In his new role, Kumar will oversee the hotel’s engineering and maintenance operations, with responsibility for utilities, critical systems, preventive maintenance programs, and statutory compliance. His mandate also includes supporting long-term sustainability objectives through effective energy and resource management.

Extensive Experience in Hotel Engineering Operations

Sushil Kumar brings over 13 years of experience in hotel engineering and technical operations across leading hospitality brands in India. His professional background includes tenures with global hotel groups such as Hilton and IHCL (Taj Hotels), where he managed large-scale infrastructure systems, renovation projects, and sustainability initiatives.

His expertise spans property maintenance, project execution, safety management, and implementation of modern engineering practices aimed at enhancing operational performance.

Focus on Preventive Maintenance and Sustainability

At Novotel Hyderabad Airport, Kumar will focus on strengthening preventive maintenance frameworks, improving safety standards, and ensuring uninterrupted hotel operations. He will also lead renovation and upgrade initiatives while aligning engineering practices with the hotel’s environmental goals.

His appointment reflects the growing importance of engineering leadership in supporting guest experience, operational resilience, and long-term asset performance within airport-adjacent hotels.

Leadership Perspective

Commenting on his appointment, Sushil Kumar expressed enthusiasm about joining the property and contributing to its operational excellence, noting his focus on safety, sustainability, and future-ready infrastructure systems.

Welcoming him to the team, Sukhbir Singh, General Manager, Novotel Hyderabad Airport, highlighted Kumar’s experience in managing complex engineering operations and building high-performing teams, describing his leadership as a valuable addition to the hotel’s management structure.

Engineering as a Strategic Hospitality Function

The appointment underscores a broader industry trend where engineering functions are increasingly viewed as strategic drivers of hotel performance. By strengthening its engineering leadership, Novotel Hyderabad Airport aims to enhance operational efficiency, safety compliance, and sustainable growth in a high-demand airport hospitality environment.