Vinod Kumar

Vinod Kumar is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in the hospitality and facility management sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Engineering at Accor since November 2022, Kumar also holds the position of Chief Engineer at The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts from September 2019. Previous roles include Assistant Vice President/Chief Engineer at The Oberoi Group and Vice President Operations at EFS Facilities Services Group. Kumar has a strong engineering foundation from earlier positions at Sahara India, Jones Lang LaSalle, Johnson Controls, and the Indian Navy, where the title of Mechanical Engineer was held during a notable 15-year tenure.