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He subsequently worked with management consulting firm, A.T. Kearney Inc. as an Associate Consultant and Director in their India Office, before promoting Lemon Tree Hotels in 2002.

He has served as Chairman and Managing Director of the Company from October 7, 2002 to September 30, 2025 and thereafter was appointed as Chairman and Executive Director for a period of 18 (Eighteen) months commencing from October 01, 2025 to March 31, 2027.

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