Ranju Alex
CEO
Accor South Asia
Accor South Asia
With over three decades of enriching experience, Ranju Alex is one of India’s most accomplished leaders
in the hospitality industry. As CEO for Accor South Asia, she oversees the group’s strategic growth and
operations, leading Accor’s accelerated expansion in the region.
Before joining Accor, Ranju had an illustrious tenure at Marriott International. She served as Area Vice President – South Asia and successfully managed operations for over 170 hotels. Her professional journey began in 1993 with The Oberoi Group. There, she laid the foundation for a career marked by vision and pioneering leadership. Recently, Ranju was honored with the prestigious Bharat Gaurav Award in the United Kingdom for her outstanding contribution to the global hospitality industry and her commitment to inclusion and purpose-driven, people-first leadership.
Before joining Accor, Ranju had an illustrious tenure at Marriott International. She served as Area Vice President – South Asia and successfully managed operations for over 170 hotels. Her professional journey began in 1993 with The Oberoi Group. There, she laid the foundation for a career marked by vision and pioneering leadership. Recently, Ranju was honored with the prestigious Bharat Gaurav Award in the United Kingdom for her outstanding contribution to the global hospitality industry and her commitment to inclusion and purpose-driven, people-first leadership.
Guided by her philosophy pursuit of excellence with humility in leadership Ranju believes that
organizational success begins with nurturing talent through career growth, wellness, and
empowerment, creating an ecosystem where diverse teams can thrive and deliver their best.
An advocate of health and wellness, Ranju’s passion for fitness shines through her love for tennis and swimming. Having bravely overcome a severe neurological illness, she embodies resilience and balance in every aspect of life.
Ranju’s family, her husband and two children remain her greatest treasure and source of strength. She loves cooking for loved ones, and her passion for travel allows her to explore new cultures while cherishing meaningful time with loved ones.
An avid reader, her extensive personal library of over 6,000 books is her sanctuary space for reflection, inspiration, and lifelong learning.
At her core, Ranju Alex leads with empathy, purpose, and a deep commitment to excellence and inclusion, inspiring the next generation of hospitality professionals to dream big and deliver with heart.
An advocate of health and wellness, Ranju’s passion for fitness shines through her love for tennis and swimming. Having bravely overcome a severe neurological illness, she embodies resilience and balance in every aspect of life.
Ranju’s family, her husband and two children remain her greatest treasure and source of strength. She loves cooking for loved ones, and her passion for travel allows her to explore new cultures while cherishing meaningful time with loved ones.
An avid reader, her extensive personal library of over 6,000 books is her sanctuary space for reflection, inspiration, and lifelong learning.
At her core, Ranju Alex leads with empathy, purpose, and a deep commitment to excellence and inclusion, inspiring the next generation of hospitality professionals to dream big and deliver with heart.