Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy TechVillage Outer Ring Road have appointed Bavani Srinu as Cluster Director, Marketing & Communications. The appointment brings an experienced marketing professional into a leadership role covering Hilton’s Bengaluru portfolio.
Srinu brings more than 19 years of experience across hospitality, travel, mobility, SaaS, fashion, real estate and events. Her career has included marketing leadership across multiple industries and markets, with experience spanning brand development, customer acquisition, digital marketing and communications.
The appointment reflects Hilton’s continued focus on talent, aligning with hospitality leadership updates.
To Lead Marketing and Communications
As Cluster Director, Marketing & Communications, Srinu will oversee marketing and communications across Hilton’s Bengaluru portfolio. Her responsibilities include brand positioning, digital and performance marketing, customer acquisition, media and public relations, and corporate communications.
The role brings together brand and communications responsibilities across the properties, with a focus on connecting marketing activity with business and customer engagement priorities.
Brings 19 Years of Marketing Experience
Before joining Hilton, Srinu served as Head of Marketing at Drive lah and Drive mate across Singapore and Australia. The role added international experience to her broader career across travel, mobility and other consumer-facing sectors.
Her earlier career includes marketing positions in the SaaS and travel sectors. She also co-founded ONNE APP and led marketing for Ichiqoo.
Her professional background extends beyond hospitality and travel. She launched fashion brand Label 24 in Dubai and previously worked with ETA Star Property Developers, adding experience in fashion and real estate to her marketing portfolio.
Career Across Multiple Industries
Srinu’s career has covered a range of business environments, providing experience in developing marketing strategies for different customer groups and sectors. Her work across SaaS, mobility, travel, fashion, real estate, events and hospitality has given her exposure to varied brand and communications requirements.
The combination of digital marketing, customer acquisition and communications experience forms the foundation of her new role with Hilton’s Bengaluru portfolio.
Focus on Brand and Customer Engagement
Speaking about her appointment, Srinu said,
“I am thrilled to handle another prestigious property of Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn. I look forward to bringing together creativity, data and strong storytelling to build meaningful connections with our guests and partners, while strengthening the property’s presence in Bengaluru.”
Her responsibilities will span both marketing and communications, covering digital channels, performance marketing, media relations, public relations and corporate communications.
Strengthening the Bengaluru Portfolio
Srinu’s appointment adds cross-industry marketing experience to the leadership team at Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy TechVillage Outer Ring Road.
With more than 19 years across multiple sectors and markets, her background provides experience in both strategic marketing and customer-focused communications. In her new position, she will oversee these areas across Hilton’s Bengaluru portfolio.
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