Mithun Payankool

Mithun Payankool is an experienced professional in the hospitality industry, currently serving as the Director of Sales - Catering at Marriott International since July 2025. With a diverse background, Mithun previously held leadership positions at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, including Director of Catering Sales and Associate Director of Catering Sales, as well as Head of Sales - Banquets at The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group. Mithun’s expertise encompasses operational management, strategic budgeting, and team leadership, seen during tenures with InterContinental Hotels Group as Crowne Meetings Director, and Radisson Hotel Group as Assistant F&B Manager and catering sales operations head. Early career positions include Catering Sales Manager at The Ritz-Carlton and Sales Manager at Marriott, supported by a solid educational foundation with an MBA in International Business & Marketing from Liverpool John Moores University and a Bachelor's degree from Mangalore University.