Subin Venugopalan Appointed Director of Food & Beverage at Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & HICC

Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre and Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC) have announced the appointment of Subin Venugopalan as Director of Food & Beverage, further strengthening leadership across the destination’s extensive culinary and convention operations.

The appointment, confirmed on January 27, 2026, reflects the integrated property’s continued focus on elevating dining experiences and supporting large-scale business and social events.

Experience Across Luxury and High-Volume Hospitality Operations

Subin Venugopalan brings over a decade of experience in luxury hospitality and complex food and beverage environments. Prior to joining Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre and HICC, he was associated with Sheraton Grand Whitefield, Bengaluru, where he most recently served as Food & Beverage Manager.

During his tenure, he led multiple dining outlets, bars, and large-scale banqueting operations, managing high-volume events with a strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, operational efficiency, and revenue performance.

Leading a Comprehensive Food & Beverage Portfolio

In his new role, Subin will oversee the complete food and beverage portfolio across both properties, including signature restaurants, bars, banquets, and large-format convention catering. His mandate includes strengthening culinary innovation, enhancing service benchmarks, embedding sustainable practices, and supporting the commercial objectives of one of India’s most prominent convention destinations.

The role places him at the centre of a complex F&B ecosystem catering to conferences, exhibitions, corporate events, and lifestyle experiences.

Operational Leadership and Team Development

Known for his people-centric leadership style, Subin has successfully led multicultural teams and managed large MICE operations. His professional expertise spans pre-opening assignments, brand standards implementation, cost optimisation, and the development of experiential dining concepts that enhance both guest engagement and financial outcomes.

His leadership approach combines operational discipline with a strong focus on team development and consistency at scale.

Leadership Commentary on the Appointment

Commenting on the appointment, Rubin Cherian, General Manager, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre, said:

“Subin’s deep understanding of food and beverage operations, combined with his passion for excellence and innovation, makes him a valuable addition to our leadership team. We are confident he will play a pivotal role in further strengthening our culinary and convention-led offerings.”

Subin Venugopalan added that he looks forward to collaborating with teams across the destination to create distinctive culinary journeys and elevate guest experiences while contributing to the property’s continued growth.

Strengthening Culinary Leadership at a Premier Convention Destination

With this appointment, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre and HICC continue to invest in experienced leadership to support scale, consistency, and innovation. Subin Venugopalan’s addition reinforces the destination’s commitment to delivering world-class hospitality experiences across dining, events, and large-scale conventions.