The Residency Hotels
Gopinath Balasundaram has had extensive work experience in the hospitality industry. Gopinath began their career as a Banquet Manager at Taj Group of Hotels- Taj Connemara in 1991. Gopinath then worked as a Resort Manager at Sterling Holiday Resorts India Ltd. from 1994 to 1997. Gopinath then moved on to Elephant Bay Beach Resort, where they served as the General Manager from 1997 to 2001. Gopinath joined The Residency Hotels as a General Manager in 2002 and progressed to the role of Vice President & General Manager from 2008 to 2012. Gopinath then became Vice President from 2012 to 2014 before being promoted to Chief Operating Officer of RRMPL, the owning company of St. Regis- Maldives. Gopinath's most recent role is the Chief Executive Officer of The Residency Hotels, a position they have held since 2023.
Gopinath Balasundaram completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Madras from 1989 to 1992. Gopinath then pursued a degree in Hotel Management from IHMCT Chennai, specializing in Hospitality management, from 1982 to 1985. Later on, they obtained a Post Graduation degree in Hotel Management from the Hotel Management School, where they studied from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, they completed a Certificate course in Revenue management and dynamic pricing strategy from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. However, no specific dates are provided for their enrollment in this program.
The Residency Hotels
The Residency Group is a pioneering group of hotels with 6 hospitality spaces in South India across Chennai, Coimbatore, Karur and Puducherry. Our hotels represent the philosophy of “Hospitality with Heart” and are built with a fine balance of traditional design elements of South India. With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, we operate under the classifications The Residency Towers, The Residency and The Richmond. Keeping in mind that the hospitality sector rests on people, we derive our strength as an organization from our multi-talented team of people. We take pride that every individual in the group strives to live up to the impeccable quality standards and values that define The Residency. Tastefully appointed with finest leisure amenities, our hotels are also equipped with the best infrastructure and powered by technology - thus catering to the needs of the global traveler. Equally geared to please the business traveler and the family on vacation, we take pride in being relevant to guests of all ages. Our dining experience and the range of cuisine on offer have been crafted, keeping in mind the taste and preferences of both the global traveler and the global Indian alike. Contemporary F&B options and restaurants ensures that our guest’s stay is peppered with culinary delights. Service at Residency is constantly coupled with hospitality and a warm touch of differentiation to make a mark and stand above the rest. From the airport pick up to departure and every moment in between, we are proud to deliver an exceptional hospitality experience that lingers in every guest’s memory. It is our mission to consistently deliver The Residency experience to all - one that is characterized by great service and a constantly evolving caring atmosphere.