Courtyard and Fairfield by Marriott Bengaluru Outer Ring Road have announced the appointment of Rajani Aiyappa as Assistant Director of Human Resources. The move reinforces the hotels’ focus on people development, compliance, and service excellence. She joins with more than a decade of experience in hospitality HR and brings a strong understanding of organizational needs within fast-paced service environments.
Experience Built Across Key Hospitality Brands
Rajani Aiyappa’s professional journey reflects a deep background in HR management, employee engagement and operational alignment. Her most recent role was as Human Resources Manager at Four Points by Sheraton, Bengaluru, where she strengthened HR operations and supported employee-focused initiatives that improved team culture and performance. Her work contributed to smoother processes, clearer communication channels and sharper alignment between leadership and staff.
Early Career Foundation and Sector Transition
She began her HR career at Manipal Hospitals, gaining experience in a high-compliance and people-intensive setting. This foundation later supported her transition to Berggruen Hotels, where she advanced to Team Leader – Human Resources. In this role, she oversaw recruitment, payroll management, statutory compliance, core HR operations and engagement programmes. Her ability to adapt across sectors and expand her functional responsibilities shaped her people-centric leadership style.
A Strategic Role Focused on Talent and Operational Alignment
In her new position at Courtyard and Fairfield by Marriott Bengaluru Outer Ring Road, Rajani Aiyappa will oversee the development and implementation of HR strategies that support service standards and operational efficiency. Her responsibilities include talent development, compliance oversight, employee relations and engagement planning. Her approach aligns with the hotels’ commitment to building a motivated workforce able to deliver consistent guest experiences.
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Driving Culture, Compliance and Service Standards
Her leadership is expected to strengthen the hotels’ internal culture by focusing on clear processes, supportive training frameworks and sustained engagement. With service excellence tied closely to employee capability and morale, her role is central to ensuring that both properties maintain their competitive position within Bengaluru’s hospitality market.