About Us

Our story inspires grace, romance and culture. It dates back to 1939 when the first Ambassador Hotel was established in Mumbai.

Ambassador as a Hotel Group shares a lot of history that is reflected in its interiors with antiques, collectibles and designs which is seen nowhere else and transforms you to world of fantasy and culture. Each item you come across has an interesting story to tell.

The Ambassador Group of Hotels has the benefit of an exceptionally loyal and long serving staff. Many have been with the company for decades and it's not unusual to find several generations of the same family working together, welcoming and serving innumerable generations of Guest at our Units.

Opportunities

Work is Worship and Worship always bears Fruits. We at Ambassador Group believing in carving out the best a person have. Our employees are our assets who fuel our company and make it grow every moment. We provide our employees with a challenging career with a promising future.

Media Centre

We have lots of news to share about our hotels. View or download our latest press releases. An image library for press and for web use is also available. If you are a journalist, please contact us and we can help you with hotel visits, images and background information about the Group and each hotel.

Corporate Programme

We offer negotiated rates to many Corporate Clients at The Ambassador Group of Hotels. Designed to make doing business with us easier than ever. We at Ambassador Group of Hotels assure your clients / employees a superior stay.

Mr. Arvind Ghei

Chief Operating Officer (Group - NIHPL)

Has over 33 years of rich & diverse experience, having worked with Tanna Agro Impex, Mars Group of Hotels & Restaurants, Asia Pacific Hotels & Ambassador Group of Hotels. Has completed BA Honours in Economics and Masters in Financial Management from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management.

Mr. Padmachand Pokharna

Chief Financial Officer (Group - NIHPL)

40+ year experience in the field of Finance. Has worked with renowned names in the hospitality industry like Faryias. With experience in corporate finance and handling acquisitions, negotiations, bank loans, risk management, asset and liability management.

Mr. Pramod Kulkarni

Corporate Vice President - Revenue Mgmt, Marketing, MIS & IT (Group - NIHPL)

Smart hotelier & Young achiever of India, Winner of CIO Power List 2018, CIO of India 2010, MBA in Finance with Advance Diploma in IT. He brings with him 16+ years of professional experience in Hospitality, Retail, Automotive and Banking sectors. Manages multiple core functions including Revenue, IT, Brand Marketing, MIS (Finance & Controls), Budgeting & Forecasting, Financial Feasibility, Operational & Technical Audits, Administration & HR related functions as Group Head – NIHPL (The Ambassador Group of Hotels, Ambassador’s Sky Chef & Croissantsetc).

He has helped many brands like STAAH, RateGain, WinHMS, WeMark, Goibibo etc. to grow by associating with them as an Adviser / R&D Partner.

Before the Ambassador Group, he was affiliated with Concept Hospitality - The Fern Hotels as a core team member at the Corporate Office and played a very important role in opening and setting up many hotels by heading multiple key functions. His vast and dynamic experience relates him with Kamat Hotels (I) Ltd (Orchid / VITS), World Resorts Ltd (Golden Palms) at major positions. Apart from hotels, he was also employed with PAE LTD (Premier Auto Electric Ltd.) – BSE listed company, Saraswat Co. Op. Bank (Banking Sector).

Along with The Ambassador Group, he is also on the Board of RateGain as an Adviser and R&D Partner for developing Brand Reputation and Revenue Management products.

Mr. Ashish Salian

Vice President - Operations (Hotels Division)

A dynamic professional with 20 years of rich mullti-cultural experience in Hotel Operations with the Hospitality sector encompassing Conventional Hotels - Accommodation Management and Sales & Marketing. Specialties: Executive Leadership, Profit Centre Operations, Project Management, Manpower & Quality, Budgets and Forecasts, Market Research, Recruitment and Selection, Strategic Sales, Pricing Strategies, Brand Management.

Mr. Dhiren Asher

Vice President - Taxation (Group)

Mr. Suresh Kutty

Sr. General Manager - Process, Control, Business Development & Retail Operations (Group)

Mr. Ashok S Hegde

Corporate Financial Controller (Hotels Division)

Carries over all 21 years of rich experience in various positions handling Audit , Accounts and Finance. Well versed with uniform system of Accounting and finance. Prior to this assignment, worked as General Manager- Accounts and Finance in reputed organization VITS Hotel (A Unit of Kamat Group). He today Guide, monitor and controls the daily Accounting and Finance activities of hotel segment and ensure the healthy cash flow in the hotels.

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About Us

Opportunities

Media Centre

Corporate Programme

Management Team

Mr. Arvind Ghei

Mr. Padmachand Pokharna

Mr. Pramod Kulkarni

Mr. Ashish Salian

Mr. Dhiren Asher

Mr. Suresh Kutty

Mr. Ashok S Hegde

Group Businesses

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The Ambassador Mumbai

Ambassador Ajanta Aurangabad

Ambassador Pallava Chennai

About Us

Opportunities

Media Centre

Corporate Programme

Management Team

Mr. Arvind Ghei

Mr. Padmachand Pokharna

Mr. Pramod Kulkarni

Mr. Ashish Salian

Mr. Dhiren Asher

Mr. Suresh Kutty

Mr. Ashok S Hegde

Group Businesses

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