Hyderabad, Dec 19: Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC) are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Srinivas Chippala as the Executive Housekeeper.
Srinivas Chippala brings around 14 years of experience in the hospitality industry, with professional expertise spanning Housekeeping Operations, Front Office exposure, Resource Management, Team Management and General Administration. His operational experience includes managing guest rooms and public areas, laundry operations, linen and uniform rooms, pest control, horticulture, façade cleaning services, flower room operations and housekeeping-related vendor management.
He joins Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & HICC from Hilton Embassy Golf Links, Bengaluru, where he has been working as Executive Housekeeper since March 2024. In this role, he has been responsible for housekeeping operations of a 247 room hotel, managing a team strength of 64 housekeeping associates, implementing departmental policies and SOPs, conducting operational and grooming training programmes, managing operational and laundry budgets, engaging service contracts, coordinating recruitment and working closely with Front Office, Engineering, Finance and Purchase departments to ensure smooth departmental functioning and budget adherence.
Prior to this, Srinivas was associated with Novotel Vijayawada Varun (Accor Hotels) as Executive Housekeeper from December 2020 to March 2024, where he played a key role during the pre-opening phase of the hotel. His responsibilities included snagging, OS&E coordination, capex and operational budgeting, recruitment, staff training and implementation of housekeeping standards and procedures.
His earlier career experience includes roles at Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach (Accor Hotels), Novotel Chennai SIPCOT (pre-opening), Radisson Hyderabad Hi-Tech City and The Park Hyderabad, progressing from operational roles to leadership positions within the housekeeping function.
In recognition of his contribution to housekeeping operations and leadership, Srinivas Chippala was the recipient of the “Housekeeper of the Year – National Award” by BW Hotelier for the 2025–2026 period.
Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Rubin Cherian, General Manager, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & Hyderabad International Convention Centre, said, “We are pleased to welcome Srinivas Chippala to the team. His extensive experience in housekeeping operations and his strong background with Accor and other leading hospitality brands will support our continued focus on operational standards and guest satisfaction.”
On his appointment, Srinivas Chippala said, “I am pleased to join Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & HICC and look forward to working with the team to maintain consistent housekeeping standards and contribute to the overall operations of the property.”