CA Parag Vashney has been promoted to Executive Assistant Manager at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
CA Parag Vashney, who has been at the hotel for more than 13 years, has been promoted from director of finance.
Part of the pre-opening team, the hotel says during a period of challenging business conditions brought by the pandemic, Varshney demonstrated exceptional financial acumen by achieving the hotel's Budgeted GOP.
Despite facing a revenue shortfall, Varshney and his team prioritised guest experience, ensuring that cost-saving measures did not impact the exceptional service and amenities offered by the hotel.
He has also received the Dusit Gracious Award in 2023, acknowledging his embodiment of Dusit International's core values and was shortlisted as last year's Financial Person of the Year by Hotelier Middle East.
The new EAM also holds a Chartered Accountant degree from India and Certified Public Accountant certifications from the USA, Ireland, and Australia, as well as a Certified Management Accountant degree from India and the USA.
Varshney previously served as VP-Finance for Al Hamra Hotels Management Est., overseeing financial and operational facets of eight properties across the UAE. He has also acted as Owner's Representative for a cluster of Banyan properties in Ras Al Khaimah and Sheraton Georgia.
In his new role, he will oversee human resources, learning and development, and IT, in addition to his previous finance and procurement departments.