Atmosphere Core promotes Ashwin Handa as COO
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He will be steering operational excellence across all properties in Maldives, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan.
Atmosphere Core announces the promotion of Ashwin Handa to Chief Operating Officer, South Asia. This strategic elevation is said to come at a pivotal moment, as the company aims to accelerate its growth trajectory across South Asia and beyond.
Salil Panigrahi, Managing Director Atmosphere Core said, “Ashwin is a collaborative leader who holds our teams, values, and ambitions together. His ability to capture both the big picture and the smallest detail and have it executed seamlessly results in a high level of operational efficiency and strong business performance”.
Reflecting on his appointment, Handa said, “It is an honour and privilege to be recognised and step into this role at a time of expansion and evolution for Atmosphere Core. I look forward to continuing this journey with our talented teams as we strengthen our brand presence, enter new markets, and build on our commitment to exceptional, heartfelt hospitality”.
With more than 3 decades of experience in hospitality in India, Maldives and Nepal, Handa brings deep operational expertise, commercial acumen, and people-focused leadership. In this expanded senior executive role, he will oversee operations across all properties in the Maldives, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan.