Kochi, July 3: Le Méridien Kochi announced the appointment of Krutin Sheth as Director of Sales and Marketing. In his new role, Krutin will lead the property’s sales, marketing, and revenue management functions, with a focus on strengthening market share across the corporate, MICE, and leisure segments. 
Sheth brings over 16 years of experience in the hospitality industry, with a career spanning some of the most recognised global hotel brands. He joins Le Méridien Kochi from Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa, Nashik, where he served as Director of Sales and Marketing, spearheading strategic initiatives across corporate, MICE, and leisure business while implementing data-driven pricing and revenue management practices.
Prior to that, Sheth spent over a decade with Marriott International in a series of progressively senior sales leadership roles across the company’s India portfolio, including stints in Navi Mumbai, Pune , Belagavi, and Pune , as well as a tenure with Marriott’s National Sales Office. During this period, he held positions including Director of Sales and Marketing, Director of Sales, Associate Director of Sales, and Senior Sales Manager, building a track record in revenue generation, key account management, and team leadership — including steering teams through the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath.
Earlier in his career, Krutin held sales roles with The Lalit Group of Hotels and GRT Hotels & Resorts in Mumbai, where he built his foundation in client relationship management, market research, and corporate rate contracting.
A postgraduate of the Kohinoor IMI School of Hospitality Management, Lonavla, with a Higher Diploma in International Hospitality, Sheth also holds a B.Sc. in Hotel & Tourism Management from YCMOU University, Nashik. He is certified in Sales & Service Foundation, Sales Negotiation, Dynamic Selling, and Foundation of Leadership.
With this appointment, Le Méridien Kochi reinforces its commitment to strong sales leadership as it continues to expand its presence in the corporate, MICE, and leisure travel markets in Kerala.