Parul Thakur

Parul Thakur has an extensive work experience spanning over several years. Parul is currently working as the Business Head and Senior Vice President at COWRKS since June 2021. Prior to that, they held several roles at Marriott International. Starting in 1998, they worked at the Goa Marriott Resort as a Sales and Revenue Manager. Parul played a crucial role in establishing procedures and policies for the reservations and revenue management department. From 2004 to 2007, they served as the Director of Sales at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Centre. Parul then took on the position of Director of Sales and Marketing for the Mumbai cluster at Marriott, where they established and led the first Sales Market setup. From there, they served as the Director of Operations at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center in Mumbai before becoming the General Manager of the Courtyard by Marriott in Ahmedabad. In 2013, they became the General Manager of the JW Marriott in Bengaluru, where they were responsible for the planning, conceptualization, and execution of the hotel's pre-opening. Parul'stenure at the JW Marriott lasted for five years, during which they had full ownership of the hotel's P&L. Parul then held various senior roles at Marriott, including General Manager of the JW Marriott in Bengaluru, Senior Area Director of Sales and Distribution for South Asia, and Senior Area Director of Revenue Strategy for South Asia. Through their roles, Parul Thakur consistently delivered results, increasing revenue and profitability and improving market share positions.

Parul Thakur pursued their Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) degree from Delhi University, studying from 1993 to 1996.