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Delivering Unforgettable Hospitality
for Over Two Decades

Founded in 2011, this dynamic hotel business was established by Ramesh Shiva, a hospitality veteran with over 30 years of industry experience. The brand has earned prominence among India's leading hotel chains with a steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional service and luxury.

Catering to the mid-market segment, the hotel group boasts an impressive portfolio of over 1,000 rooms spread across 20+ properties in more than 10 major cities in India. Strategically located in prime urban areas, each hotel is designed to meet the diverse needs of both business and leisure travelers.

The brand prides itself on creating a harmonious blend of comfort, convenience, and sophistication. Every property reflects a thoughtful balance of modern amenities, impeccable service standards, and a warm, inviting ambiance, making it a preferred choice for discerning guests.

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Hotel pool
Tropical resort
Luxury hotel pool
Since
2011
Destinations
11+
Hotels
25+
Keys
1000+

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Our Mission

Aim to keep all aspects of business simple and effective

Ensure availability and transparency built on mutual trust

Commit to consistently deliver on our promises

Continuously monitor markets and maintain strong service levels

Our Vision

Strong Governance with Deep Experience in Building Organizational Culture

✓ Simplified delivery processes

✓ Easy reporting & reviews

✓ Accessibility to senior management

✓ Ability to build career and progression

✓ Collaborative market approach

Building Investor Confidence

✓ Simplified delivery processes

✓ Easy reporting & reviews

✓ Accessibility to senior management

✓ Ability to build career and progression

✓ Collaborative market approach

Focused On Elevating Customer Experience

✓ No nonsense service interactions

✓ Easy to use infrastructure & services

✓ Commitment delivered

✓ Ease of feedback & resolutions

Focused On Elevating Customer Experience

✓ Higher Value for money spent

✓ Sustained service levels

✓ Sustained service availability

✓ Ability to build career and progression

✓ Benchmarked and updated servicesach

SOAR

Simplicity

With countless choices at your fingertips, the perfect experience.

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Openness

Enjoy unbeatable deals and exclusive discounts on flights, hotels, and tours.

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Assurance

Experience an exclusive trip tailored just for you, with premium services.

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Resilience

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  • Aim to keep all aspects of business simple and effective
  • Ensure availability and transparency, built on the premise and promise of mutual trust
  • We will commit to deliver and deliver the commitment
  • Continuously monitor markets (micro & macro) and ensure to be available with updated service levels & minimal disruptions
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Our Core values

Teamwork

We recognize that superlative performance is always the result of teamwork.

Ownership

We always take responsibility for our actions.

Respect and Empathy

We always exhibit respect and concern for colleagues, guests and partners.

Integrity

We always maintain the highest standards of fairness and transparency in all our dealings.

Spirited Fun

We create an exciting and spirited work environment encouraging our colleagues to think freely.

Excellence

We always drive excellence in what we do.

Health And Safety

We will always focus on ensuring the health, safety, security and well-being of all our stakeholders including the communities within which we operate our business.

Leadership Team

RAMESH SHIVA
FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR

Mr. Ramesh Siva, one of the Promoters, is the Chairman and Managing Director of our Company. He holds a Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology from the Institute of Hotel Management, Madras. With over 21 years of experience in the hotel management industry, including serving as CEO of Sabari Inn Limited, Mr. Siva has been instrumenta

VIDYA RAMESH
WHOLE-TIME DIRECTOR

Mrs. Vidya Ramesh is one of the Promoters and Whole-Time Director of our Company. She holds a bachelor’s degree of Science in Mathematics from University of Madras and Diploma in Advanced Secretarial Course from Datamatics Institute of Management, Madras. She has work experience of more than 12 years in the hotel management industry. She has been associated with the Company from its inception.

DEEPTHI SHIVA
NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Deepthi is a creative designer for Grand Continent, contributing significantly by designing the company’s logo and uniforms. Her passion for the technical aspects of cinematography also led her to create a stunning video about the hotel Degree in Visual Communication from Loyola College.

V. SWAMINATHAN
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

Mr. V Swaminathan is a Non – Executive Independent Director of our Company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in arts (Honours Course) in Economics from University of Delhi and Master’s degree in Finance and Control from University of Delhi. He has experience of more than 33 years in various fields of corporate advisory, merchant banking and portfolio management business. He is currently Director of PAS Digital Private Limited.Previously, he has worked as a Whole-time Director at Wealth Management Advisory Services Limited, a SEBI registered Portfolio Management company wherein he helped establish Portfolio Management business. He has acted as an Assistant Vice President & Vice President with SMIFS Capital Markets Limited and as a Financial Analyst with P.N. Vijay Financial Services Private Limited. He has been associated with the Company from May 31, 2024.

CHANDRASHEKAR SUNDARAM
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

Mr. Chandrasekhar Sundaram serves as a Non-Executive Independent Director on the Board of Grand Continent Hotels Limited. He is a Member of the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from the Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, along with a Bachelor's degree in Commerce (Honours) from the University of Delhi. With over 33 years of experience across financial planning, analysis, reporting, and controllership, Mr. Sundaram brings a strong financial and operational perspective to the Board. He has held senior leadership roles including Director – Finance at DXC Technology Company Mr. Sundaram joined the Board of Grand Continent Hotels on November 5, 2024, and continues to contribute to its financial governance, risk oversight, and long-term strategic planning.

MITHUN JAYARAMAN
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Chartered Accountant and Data Analytics consultant with a Revenue Management certification from Cornell University. Over 15 years of experience in retail, projects, and hospitality, including roles with Taj Hotels and Tamara Hotels.

ABHIJEET SHRIVASTAVA
CHIEF OPERATIONAL OFFICER

Mr. Abhijeet Shrivastava is a seasoned hospitality leader with over 27 years of experience in hotel management, operations and strategy. Post starting his career with Hyatt Regency, Delhi he has successfully led large-scale operations, pre-openings, and business expansions across leading hotel chains including Lemon Tree, Citrus Hotels, Orange Tiger Hospitality. Mr. Abhijeet is recognized for driving profitability, enhancing guest experience, and building highperformance teams. He holds a degree in Hotel Management and has pursued advanced professional development at Cornell University, IIM, XLRI, and Fore School of Management.

UMA JHAWAR
COMPANY SECREATRY AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Mrs. Uma Jhawar (Membership. No. A73572) is a qualified Company Secretary and a proud member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). She has been associated with GCH from past 1.5 years as an assistant Company Secretary and possesses experience of IPO related compliances and post listing compliances with the various statutory bodies. Prior to joining GCH, she successfully completed her 24-months training under the guidance of Mr. Niraj Soni & Associates, followed by an enriching internship experience at VCAN Practicing Company Secretaries having exposure in corporate governance and regulatory compliances.

SUNIL MATHUR
ADVISORY AND MENTORSHIO

Mr Sunil Mathur has been associated with GCH since June 24, 2024 as the COO. He steps down from an executive role and retains his relationship in an advisory role to the organization, bringing to GCH a world of knowledge, experience and goodwill. Mr. Sunil Mathur comes with 45+ years’ experience in managing marquee properties and chain network hotels around the world across organizations including Oberois, ITC hotels, Leela Group, Dusit Thani, Wyndham, Newby Teas, Choice Hospitality (India), K Raheja Corp & Sabari Inn.

VIRAL GANDHI
ADVISOR

Chartered Accountant, with experience spanning 20+ years in finance, accounts, commodities, credit, and capital across organizations such as ABN Amro Bank, Deutsche Bank, Barclays Capital, and Credit Suisse. Viral manages functions of Finance, Accounts, Compliances.

S VENKATRAMAN
ADVISOR

Experience of over 30+ years in the field of food services, facilities management and business re-engineering with organizations including Sodexo, Compass and Knight Frank >Hotel management graduate from Institute of Hotel Management, Chennai in 1993

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