Mandar Zaware

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Vice President Design & Project Management at Marriott International

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Overview

As Vice President of Global Design for South Asia at Marriott International, Mandar Zaware leads the design and execution for over 30 brands. With more than 20 years of experience, he is a respected leader in hospitality design, known for being highly focused and adept at transforming concepts into exceptional guest experiences. He is an alumnus of Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Architecture.

His career began at the prestigious Charles Correa Associates, where he worked on high-profile international projects. This foundation suggests a deep-rooted passion for architectural principles and innovation that extends beyond his work in the hospitality sector, shaping his approach to design and project management.

Before joining Marriott, he honed his architectural skills at the firm of legendary Indian architect Charles Correa.

Personality Overview

Big Picture Person

Relationship Oriented

Believer

They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be.

Topics They Care About

Culturally Contextual Design
He focuses on blending Marriott's global standards with local relevance and cultural context, ensuring every property reflects its unique location.
Hospitality Design
As a frequent speaker at industry events, he discusses emerging trends, new essential elements for the hospitality market, and delivering "profit-by-design" hotels.
Sustainable Hospitality
Participates in panel discussions on the hospitality industry's journey towards safety, responsibility, and sustainability, aligning with his commitment to guest-centric and eco-friendly solutions.

Media Appearances

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Work History

2-2022
Vice President Design & Project Management at Marriott International
3-2019 - 1-2022
Senior Director; Design & Project Management; Marriott & Ritz Carlton at Marriott International
11-2014 - 2-2019
Director Design & Projects; Marriott & Ritz Carlton at Marriott International
3-2008 - 10-2014
Sr. Design Manager at Marriott International
1-2002 - 3-2008
Architect at Charles Correa Associates

Education

Education details unavailable from Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Architecture
Education details unavailable from VPM

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Insights For Selling To Mandar

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Mandar is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Mandar

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Mandar move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Mandar take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Mandar

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