Naved Noorani, the President of Cytara Business Solutions Inc., is a consummate leader who has built a reputation on innovative thinking, collaborative leadership, practical problem-solving and delivering results.
With 30 years of international and local experience with leading hotels such as Hyatt, InterContinental, Starwood and Oberoi, and with Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club in Coquitlam, B.C., Naved has been successful in growing these businesses in some of the most challenging environments and times.
Most recently, at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver, Naved doubled the hotel’s catering and convention department’s business from $6 million to $12 million, and was nominated for North America’s “Catering and Convention Services Director of the Year” award in 2006.Combining his strong business acumen with a sound knowledge of hotel and restaurant strategic planning, operations, customer service, team building and development, he has effectively driven revenue and profit margins.
“Naved’s ability to understand our business and provide support at all levels was phenomenal … He has a knack for anticipating needs and determining solutions up front. He is a pleasure to work with and be around. He has a great disposition, sense of humour and business acumen that reaches far beyond the hospitality industry.” — Lisa Duerre
