Meet Our Leadership Team
Vijay Sharma
Vijay Sharma FIH – Principal
Vijay has become recognized as a trusted leader who consistently delivers results and has a strong focus on the people of our business.
His skills, expertise and deep knowledge of the business is critical as he oversees all hotel operations, Sales & Marketing, Revenue Management, Talent Acquisition, People Development and Service Organizations.
Industry Experience
24+ Years
Auri Basu
Auri Basu – Finance Director
Auri Basu, a seasoned Finance Director with over 20 years of experience across the industry, brings a wealth of expertise to NWH. As an ICAEW Chartered Accountant, Auri has worked with a diverse range of clients, from independent hotel operators to major international brands. His focus on streamlining business processes and enhancing financial reporting has consistently improved operational efficiency and supported strategic decision-making. Auri’s extensive experience spans all levels of the finance function, from on-site financial management to overseeing corporate finance operations. Prior to joining NWH, he held senior financial roles at prominent companies, where he successfully applied his knowledge of cash and accrual accounting, forecasting, resource allocation, fund management, and financial control.
Professional Experience
25+ Years
Nik Mathur
Nik Mathur – Regional Manager
Before NWH, Nik held Senior Management Positions with various leading brands and boutique hotels over three continents. Nik is a Hotel Management Graduate from Manipal University India. Specialises in Hotel Operations & Commercial Improvement.
Professional Experience
22+ Years
Parthiv Vyas
Parthiv Vyas – Regional Manager, Scotland
Parthiv has an in-depth understanding of the industry issues and a firm handle on Changing Market Dynamics. He has worked with companies ranging from individual hotel operators to large national and international chains.
Professional Experience
21+ Years
Sandeep Chawla
Sandeep Chawla – Head Of Property
Sandeep oversees all property-related areas such as H&S, Compliance, Maintenance & Information Technology. Sandeep is the Key Contact Supporting Operational, Procurement & Development Projects. Sandeep has an in-depth understanding of the industry issues and a firm handle on changing market dynamics.
Professional Experience
20+ Years
Cathryn Mcnamara
Cathryn Mcnamara – Corporate Sales
Before joining NWH Hotels, Cathryn spent three years as Corporate Sales Manager in the commercial team of Vine Hotels. Previously she worked as a Corporate Sales Manager with Best Western Hotels for 16 years where she specialised in Agency Sales, Key Account Management and Development, Performance Management and Demand Generation.
Professional Experience
25+ Years
Bhavesh Patel
Bhavesh Patel – Marketing And Digital Media
Bhavesh has a wealth of experience working internationally on various aspects of marketing and digital media.
From concept to completion, his projects have ranged from branding campaigns and marketing videos for large scale corporate presentations and event show animation and graphics.
He has worked with a wide variety of industries and has brought his talent to the hospitality sector having worked with brands including; Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, Melia (Paradisus, Punta Cana), Sun international. (Atlantis resorts, Bahamas and Mohegan Sun, North America).
Professional Experience
25 Years
Kanika Mathur
Kanika Mathur
Kanika started working about 20 years ago with reservations this led to revenue management which started at the intercontinental hotel, overall 14 years of revenue management experience with hotel groups including Hilton, best western hotels & independent hotels. This has allowed her to gain experience in branded and independent boutique properties.
Professional Experience
18 Years
Prateek Kumar
Prateek Kumar – Management Accountant
Prateek has worked in the Finance Department with hotels ranging from individual hotel operators to large national and international chains, operating in both the UK and Europe.
Professional Experience
7+ Years