WATG has announced the promotion of Raj Chandnani to the role of chief development officer. A member of the design practice since 2001, the former vice president of strategy will continue to guide WATG’s global outreach and growth strategies. Chandnani currently serves as co-chair of the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s Hospitality Investment Roundtable and is a member of the dean’s advisory board at Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administraiton.
“Raj’s sophisticated understanding of the hospitality industry, strategic perspective of the development landscape, as well as his established industry relations, will be instrumental in helping us continue our global growth trajectory,” says Anthony Mallows, WATG president and CEO. “Equally as important, Raj shares an appreciation for the people, culture and values that define WATG—values that are fundamental in building and managing successful long-term relationships.”
