DALLAS, TX – April 14, 2021– Kimpton Pittman Hotel is pleased to announce the appointment of Rajeev Gopalakrishnan as the hotel’s new General Manager. While Gopalakrishnan is new to the Kimpton brand, he is no stranger to the hospitality industry, having worked in the industry for nearly 20 years.
After receiving his Diploma in Hospitality and Business Management degree in his home country of India, Gopalakrishnan continued his education at the Institute Hotelier Cesar Ritz in Switzerland. A true globetrotter, upon graduating with a Diploma in Hotel Management in 2003, he began his hospitality career in London as a restaurant supervisor. Quickly working his way up the ranks, he was promoted to food & beverage manager at The Ritz-Carlton – Rose Hall, Jamaica in 2008. He stayed within the Ritz-Carlton brand or the next 10 years, traveling to Pentagon City, Tysons Corner and Washington DC before becoming the cluster director at the Intercontinental hotels of Cleveland. Gopalakrishnan’ s most recent role, the interim general manager of the Intercontinental Los Angeles Beverly Hills, propelled him to his current role, where he will take a dedicated approach to lead hotel operations.
A passionate leader who firmly believes in Kimpton’s core values of providing personalized guest experiences, Gopalakrishnan looks forward to continuing the success of the recently opened Deep Ellum hotel.
“I am thrilled to be a part of the Kimpton family,” said Gopalakrishnan. “Kimpton Pittman is such a postcard-perfect hotel, and I am looking forward to furthering its success by driving group sales, increasing business travel market share, and creating as many memorable guest experiences as possible.”
In his free time, Gopalakrishnan is an avid volunteer. He is a certified Level 1 sommelier and can speak five languages. He is looking forward to welcoming his first child this summer.