The newly appointed office bearers include Nirav Gandhi as Senior Vice President, Chetan Mehta as Vice President, Pradeep Shetty as Honorary Secretary, Sumit Suri as Joint Honorary Secretary and Gurbir Singh Bedi as Honorary Treasurer.
The 74th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Mumbai on September 21, 2024, announced the appointment of new office bearers for the 2024-25 term. Jimmy Shaw, Managing Director of The Waterfront Shaw, Lavasa has been elected the new President of The Hotel & Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI.
The newly appointed Office Bearers include Nirav Gandhi as Senior Vice President, Chetan Mehta as Vice President, Pradeep Shetty as Honorary Secretary, Sumit Suri as Joint Honorary Secretary and Gurbir Singh Bedi as Honorary Treasurer.
In his new role, Shaw will continue to lead HRAWI’s efforts in spearheading various campaigns that cover critical facets of the hospitality industry, including food safety, regulatory advocacy, talent retention and development and sustainability.
A third-generation hotelier, Shaw also serves as Director of Bona Sera Hotels Ltd and Shaw Hotels & Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd. In addition to his hospitality ventures, he is also the Managing Director of ShawMan Software Pvt Ltd. and Director at IDS NEXT Business Solutions Pvt Ltd. In addition, Shaw previously held the position of Honorary Secretary of HRAWI.
“HRAWI has made significant progress, crossing many important milestones in recent years. The past committee’s leadership worked tirelessly to address member concerns and engage with the Government, facilitating swift resolutions where necessary. The Association has been proactive in addressing key challenges, from simplifying GST compliance to tackling issues like cyber-bullying and talent shortages. My goal is to continue this legacy and work in the best interest of our members and the hospitality sector as a whole. I am grateful to the Executive Committee for placing their trust in me and electing me as President,” says Jimmy Shaw, President, HRAWI.
“We will continue advocating the need to streamline and simplify licensing procedures to enhance the EoDB initiative and reduce administrative burdens. For the hospitality industry to thrive, a business-friendly environment with fewer complexities is essential. We will also continue to work with policymakers to bring about these much-needed reforms. Additionally, the Association will continue hosting its latest initiative – Empowering Hospitality Conclaves & Awards, which aims to bring together industry leaders, experts and stakeholders to discuss and address key issues facing the hospitality sector at regular intervals. Most importantly, going forward our focus will be on creating a greener, more eco-friendly future for our industry and our planet,” concludes Shaw.
