The Leadership

The Soul of Indian Hospitality.

INDEVA is led by a seasoned team of industry leaders with decades of experience across hospitality, governance, and global events.

Backed by the institutional strength of India Exposition Mart Limited, the leadership combines strategic vision with a people-first approach, ensuring every INDEVA experience is delivered with excellence, integrity, and care.

Dr. Rakesh Kumar
Chairman, India Exposition Mart Limited

A pioneering force behind India’s exhibition, trade, and handicrafts ecosystem.

As Chairman of India Exposition Mart Limited, he has been instrumental in creating landmark institutions, global trade platforms, and internationally recognised fairs that have positioned India prominently on the world stage.

With decades of visionary leadership, his work reflects institution-building at scale, strategic foresight, and a deep commitment to industry and social development

Mukesh Gupta
Director

A Fellow Chartered Accountant and an accomplished business leader with over four decades of experience in finance, governance, and corporate transformation. As a Non-Executive Director at India Exposition Mart Limited, he brings rigorous financial discipline, strategic oversight, and deep expertise in capital markets, restructuring, and value creation. His career spans leadership roles across global firms and entrepreneurial ventures, marked by integrity and long-term vision

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Barun Gupta
COO

A highly respected hospitality leader with an extensive career across leading global hotel brands including Taj, Marriott, Hyatt, Accor, and IHG. As Chief Operating Officer of INDEVA Hotels & Resorts, he spearheads the brand’s hospitality vision, operational excellence, and portfolio growth. Known for his people-first leadership, strategic clarity, and industry influence, he has played a pivotal role in shaping INDEVA as the hospitality vertical of India Exposition Mart Limited

INDEVA is a collective of distinctive hospitality experiences shaped by refined Indian sensibilities, global aspirations, and an unwavering commitment to care.

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