Arpita Roy Appointed as Portfolio Director- Human Resources at Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express has announced the appointment of Arpita Roy as Portfolio Director - Human Resources.
In this role, she will lead the HR functions across the 12 Holiday Inn Express hotels in India owned by SAMHI.
Arpita brings over 18 years of experience in the hospitality and entertainment industry. She holds extensive expertise in employee engagement, organisational development, HR strategy, people practices, strengthening workplace culture, enhancing employee experience, and driving effective HR systems.
Prior to this role, Arpita has held key positions with recognised hospitality and entertainment brands. Most recently, she served as Human Resources Manager - PAN India at Encalm Hospitality, where she was responsible for implementing HR policies, supporting employee engagement initiatives, and strengthening HR processes across multiple locations.
Her career progression also includes roles with Hyatt, Carlson Rezidor, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and Merlin Entertainments.
Priyanka Ahluwalia
Priyanka Ahluwalia, Cluster General Manager, added, "We are delighted to welcome Arpita to the Holiday Inn Express portfolio. Her extensive experience and people-centric approach will play a pivotal role in strengthening our HR framework across all properties. As we continue to grow, building a strong, inclusive and high-performance culture remains a key priority, and we are confident that her leadership will further enhance employee engagement and organisational excellence across the portfolio."
Commenting on her appointment, Arpita Roy said, "I am delighted to take on this new role and look forward to working closely with the team to further strengthen people practices across the portfolio. With a strong focus on collaboration, employee engagement, and effective HR strategies, my aim is to build a high-performance culture while delivering meaningful employee experiences."
