Priya Paul facts for kids

Priya Paul, born in 1967, is an important Indian businesswoman. She is the chairperson of Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels. This company is part of the Apeejay Surrendra Group and runs a group of hotels called The Park Hotels.

Priya Paul's Career Journey

Priya Paul studied at Wellesley College. After her studies, she joined her family's business when she was 21 years old. She started as a marketing manager at The Park New Delhi hotel. She worked closely with her father, Surrendra Paul, learning about the business. In 1990, after her father passed away, Priya took over his role. She became the chairperson of the hotel part of the Apeejay Surrendra Group.

A Family Business

Priya Paul comes from a family with a long history in business. Her family first worked in steel trading, making, and selling steel products. Later, they moved into the shipping business, transporting goods by sea.

Her father, Surrendra Paul, helped the family business grow even more. He added new types of businesses, like hotels, tea, real estate (buying and selling land and buildings), finance, and logistics (managing how things are moved and stored). Today, Priya runs the business along with her brother and sister. They continue to manage the different parts of the family's large company.

Awards and Recognition

Priya Paul has received several awards for her work in the business world:

• In 1999–2000, the Federation of Hotels and Restaurants Association of India gave her the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. This award recognized her as a successful young business leader.
• She was nominated for the Businessperson of the Year award by The Economic Times Awards in 2002–2003. This showed her importance in the business community.
• In January 2012, the Government of India honored her with the Padma Shri award. This special award is given on Republic Day to people who have done great things for India in various fields.