Panna Utpaul

Panna Utpaul is an accomplished hospitality executive with extensive experience in luxury hotel operations. Currently serving as Vice President Operations at Playa Hotels & Resorts since March 2020, Panna oversees operations for oceanfront resorts in the USA and Jamaica. Prior to this role, Panna held various General Manager positions at Marriott Vacations Worldwide from December 2013 to March 2020, managing notable properties such as Grande Vista Resort and Frenchman’s Cove. Additional experience includes serving as Director of Operations at JW Marriott in Cairo, General Manager at Aamby Valley City, and multiple leadership roles at Marriott International dating back to 1985, encompassing both operations and food & beverage management. Panna also has expertise in large-scale development projects as demonstrated in the role of Executive Director for New City Development.