Sonika Adlakha - The New Commercial Director of Malahini Kuda Bandos
Sunday 13th of March 2022
Starting March 1st, Sonika Adlakha has been appointed as the new Commercial Director of Malahini Kuda Bandos, and as such, she has taken over the responsibilities of generating top-line revenue for the property by securing new accounts, maintaining existing ones, and executing sales strategies in the resort’s transition to upscale the brand.
Her immediate superior is the general manager of the resort, Mr. Easa Mohamed with a dotted line to Ms. Zeeshan Shihab, Executive Director of Malahini Holdings Private Limited.
Sonika brings with her, over 2 decades of experience in the hospitality industry and has previously been on the teams of Outrigger Konotta (Maldives), Sun Siyam Resorts (Maldives and Sri Lanka), Al-Nahda Resorts and Spa and Dunes by Al-Nahda (Oman), Las Vegas Sands Corporation (Singapore and Macau), Shangri-la Hotel & Resorts (India) and InterContinental Group (India). She has not only managed the commercial aspect in her time with three major international pre-openings, but she also has experience in Front Office and Housekeeping as well.
Sonika is of Indian descent and graduated from M.S.Ramaiah University in Bangalore with a degree before she got her Master's in Business Administration from the Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies in Pune, India.
Talking about her new role as the Commercial Director, Easa Mohamed said, “I am delighted to welcome Sonika to the team. She will oversee growth initiatives and innovative campaigns, expand the resort’s clientele, amplify international sales efforts and lead multi-faceted marketing and PR initiatives. I’m confident that the brand and our keenly anticipated upgrade of the resort will benefit from her wealth of knowledge and commercial acumen.”
Sharing her excitement, Sonika said, “It’s a privilege to be a part of Malahini Kuda Bandos, and to lead the team during its transition — there are a lot of exciting changes in-store. Our culinary trail explores new flavors with two upcoming restaurants — Italian and BBQ Grill Hut. We will also be adding 22 Sunrise Beach Pool Villas in Phase 1, and 9 Sunset Beach Pool Suites in Phase II. That’s not all, the refreshed aqua look-and-feel of the villas will surely mesmerize our guests seeking tranquility and luxury. Going ahead, wellness will play a key role for the brand and some of the permanent in-house features will include Aerial Yoga and personal care. The future is limitless!”
When she isn't working, Sonika is someone who enjoys the exploration of marine life, so being a certified diver would definitely help. She is also someone who is dedicated to her fitness routine and someone who likes to have a sustainable lifestyle.