Mahabaleshwar : Le Meridien Mahabaleshwar Resort and Spa today announced that Norton Pereira, a veteran of Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide has been appointed as the General Manager of the newly launched property. Norton has a long history with several brands of Starwood Hotels & Resorts such as Sheraton and Westin, with whom he has worked for across seven years. He will now play a pivotal role in planning, preparing and executing the annual budget and business plans for the brand new Resort & Spa.

Norton has been involved with the hospitality industry for the past sixteen years. This experience will be a boost to his expertise in performing his duties. He has also worked with brands like Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces and Park Hyatt Goa Resort and Spa previously.

His interest in the hospitality industry can be seen from the inception of his formal education. He studied at the unmatched Institute of Hotel Management, Goa after which he pursued a MBA degree in Sales and Marketing. His passion for his job has helped him become the man he is today, one who is known by his colleagues for his eagerness to learn and leadership style. Apart from his job Norton has a passion for vintage cars and motorcycles. He has been often described as someone who does not dictate but someone who leads.