Stone Wood Hotels Appoints Shishir Kumar Jena as CFO

08 Jul 2025 CW Team

Stone Wood Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Shishir Kumar Jena as Chief Financial Officer. This key leadership move aligns with the boutique hospitality group’s ongoing national expansion.

Shishir Kumar Jena brings over 32 years of experience in hospitality finance, having held senior positions with renowned brands such as Acron, Radisson, and Fortune Inn Exotica. His expertise spans financial strategy, operational efficiency, revenue optimisation, and aligning financial performance with guest satisfaction.

Throughout his career, Jena has maintained a consistent focus on value creation, working across diverse property formats and ownership structures. His ability to navigate complex financial environments with precision and insight positions him to play a pivotal role in Stone Wood’s growth and operational strategy.

For Jena, finance is more than a profession—it is a passion that underpins his drive to build sustainable and profitable hospitality businesses. His appointment is expected to bring strategic rigour to Stone Wood’s operations as the group expands into new market segments.

His areas of expertise include financial modelling, budget management, strategic planning, and multi-format hospitality operations. This experience will be instrumental as Stone Wood accelerates its growth across India’s evolving travel and tourism landscape.

“We are delighted to welcome Shishir Kumar Jena to our leadership team at this pivotal moment in our company's journey. His extensive financial expertise and deep understanding of the hospitality industry make him the ideal candidate to guide our financial strategy as we embark on this exciting expansion phase. Shishir's proven track record in driving operational efficiency and value creation will be instrumental in supporting our vision to redefine boutique hospitality across India,” said Shikhar Kumar, Managing Director, Stone Wood Hotels & Resorts.

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