Ahuja Residences Appoints Namrata Bhujel as Head of Marketing, Communication & PR

Ahuja Residences has appointed Namrata Bhujel as Head – Marketing, Communication & PR, the company said in a November 2026 announcement. Bhujel, who brings 15 years of marketing and communications experience, takes a role the announcement does not list a predecessor for. Hrtoday published the appointment.

Bhujel's Mandate Across the Ahuja Portfolio

Bhujel's career spans brands including Reckitt Benckiser, Lufthansa German Airlines, SWISS, WrightBus, JCB and Germany Tourism. During her tenure with MRM/McCann, she worked across integrated marketing initiatives, digital campaigns, social media, creative content and influencer collaborations, according to the announcement.

At Ahuja Residences, Bhujel will lead marketing, communications, public relations and brand-building across its serviced apartments, hotels and hospitality offerings. Her responsibilities include strengthening brand positioning and visibility, enhancing digital and performance marketing capabilities, driving corporate and brand communications, developing strategic partnerships and aligning marketing initiatives with business objectives.

Her immediate priorities include building a cohesive brand architecture across the portfolio, strengthening market differentiation, enhancing the organisation's digital presence and developing a more integrated, measurable approach to marketing and communications. The mandate also covers supporting new launches, strengthening stakeholder engagement and creating greater visibility for the organisation and its brands.

Sonal Pathak, CHRO at Ahuja Residences, said: "Namrata brings valuable experience across marketing, brand building and communications, which will be important as Ahuja Residences continues to strengthen its market presence and expand its hospitality portfolio. As we enter our next phase of growth, building stronger brand capabilities and a more integrated approach to marketing and communications remains a priority. We look forward to her contribution in strengthening our brands and supporting the organisation's long-term growth ambitions."

Ahuja's Portfolio and Expansion Record

Ahuja Residences operates 20+ premium hotels and serviced apartments across 7 major Indian cities, according to akta.pro company records. The properties are in Ahmedabad, Chennai, Delhi, Gurugram, Mumbai, Noida and Pune.

The same records show expansion moves in 2025, when the company launched 'Managed Housing' and 'Partner With Us' programs, a shift from a pure owner-operator model to a hybrid asset-light hospitality services model. Ahuja Residences also added a Japanese-language version of its corporate website and opened the Asagao Japanese restaurant at AR Suites KLJ Square, courting Japanese corporate and diplomatic demand. Its footprint has extended into newer Indian metros including Mumbai, Ahmedabad (ONE49 serviced apartments) and Chennai (The Crest – Velachery), broadening reach beyond its core Delhi NCR base.

The company's own site describes its portfolio of 560+ units, 2,500+ rooms and over 1,000 employees across Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Chennai, Ahmedabad and Pune.