New Delhi, Aug. 27 -- Paris-headquartered hospitality major Accor has appointed Ranju Alex as its CEO for South Asia, which includes India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

Accor, which runs brands such as Raffles, Fairmont, and Sofitel, among others, currently operates more than 70 hotels in the region, with over 30 in the pipeline.

Alex, a hospitality veteran with over three decades of experience, was, until recently, regional vice president for South Asia at Marriott International, overseeing a portfolio of 170 hotels. She began her career with The Oberoi Group in 1993 and has held several leadership roles at Marriott. Earlier this year, she was conferred the Bharat Gaurav award for her contributions to the industry.

Her appoint...