Pradeep Chaudhary

Accomplished and results-driven Engineering Leader with 19+ years of international experience in luxury hospitality, resorts, islands, and mixed-use developments. Specialized in pre-opening, technical services, utilities, MEP operations, asset management, sustainability, and energy optimization. Proven record of leading complex projects, enhancing technical performance, and driving operational efficiencies across multi-property environments.

Recognized for strong leadership, analytical expertise, and unmatched commitment to guest safety, asset protection, and environmental standards.

Director of Engineering | Executive Committee Member at Equinox Resort AMAALA (2025-04 – Present)

Ultra-Luxury Integrated Wellness Resort | Luxury Positioning | 128 Guest Keys & 21 Branded Residences | 5 Signature Dining Venues. Landmark luxury wellness destination within Red Sea Global's AMAALA development, featuring 128 guestrooms, suites and penthouses, 21 branded residences, signature dining concepts, wellness facilities, a 20,000 sq. ft.

Equinox Fitness

Club, destination spa, marina-facing public spaces, event facilities, sophisticated smart-building technology, central utility infrastructure, advanced BMS systems, and sustainability-driven operations supporting one of the Middle East's most ambitious luxury hospitality developments.

• Executive Committee member responsible for Engineering, Technical Services, and Resort Infrastructure during pre-opening.
• Directed engineering strategy from design review through commissioning, testing & balancing, systems integration, and operational handover.
• Established engineering organization structure, SOPs, CMMS, asset registers, preventive maintenance programs, and life-cycle asset management strategies.
• Managed commissioning of MEP systems, HVAC, electrical distribution, ELV, BMS, water treatment, fire & life safety systems, and technical acceptance of FF&E/OS&E.
• Developed departmental budgets, CapEx strategies, operational readiness plans, vendor partnerships, and service agreements.
• Partnered with owners, consultants, operators, and project teams to deliver brand standards while ensuring long-term asset performance and sustainability objectives.

Director of Engineering | Executive Committee Member at Six Senses Zil Pasyon (2023-01 – 2025-03)

Ultra-Luxury Private Island Resort | 5-Star | 30 Pool Villas & 4 Private Residences | 5 Destination Dining Venues. Exclusive private island destination set across a 4.6 km² island, featuring luxury pool villas, destination dining experiences, the award-winning Six Senses Spa, marina facilities, nature trails, and world-class wellness and recreational amenities. Operating as a fully self-sustained island resort supported by integrated power generation and distribution, desalination, potable water production, sewage treatment, environmental conservation systems, and sustainability initiatives within a highly sensitive ecosystem.

• Directed all engineering, utilities, technical services, and sustainability operations across the island resort.
• Led multidisciplinary engineering teams responsible for power generation, desalination, sewage treatment, HVAC, electrical distribution, marine infrastructure, and preventive maintenance.
• Delivered capital improvement projects, asset protection strategies, and operational efficiencies while maintaining exceptional guest experience standards.
• Managed engineering budgets, procurement, inventory control, contractor performance, and regulatory compliance.
• Strengthened sustainability initiatives aligned with Six Senses environmental standards and ESG objectives while ensuring operational resilience.

Director of Engineering | Executive Committee Member at Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa (2022-05 – 2022-11)

Luxury Island Resort | 5-Star | 141 Villas | 7 Restaurants & Bars. Contemporary luxury island resort featuring beachfront and overwater villas, destination dining, overwater spa, water sports, marine recreation, five operational vessels, and extensive guest and back-of-house facilities. Supported by integrated island infrastructure including power generation and distribution, desalination, potable water production, sewage treatment, HVAC, fire & life safety systems, and marine engineering capabilities ensuring seamless luxury resort operations.

• Directed all engineering operations supporting resort facilities, utilities, and marine transportation.
• Successfully led the pre-opening delivery and operational readiness of 42 new East Wing Water Villas.
• Managed electrical generation, HVAC systems, water production, wastewater treatment, and life-safety compliance.
• Implemented energy optimisation initiatives, preventive maintenance strategies, and contractor performance management.
• Supported operational excellence through engineering innovation, cost optimisation, and asset reliability initiatives.

Director of Engineering | Executive Committee Member at OZEN RESERVE Bolifushi (formerly Jumeirah Vittaveli) (2021-01 – 2022-05)

Ultra-Luxury Private Island Resort | Five-Star | 90 Luxury Villas & Residences | 7 Premium Dining Venues. Award-winning Five-Star private island resort featuring luxury beachfront and overwater villas, world-class dining concepts, overwater spa, private marina, recreation and marine facilities, and extensive self-sustained island infrastructure. Operations supported by integrated power generation and distribution, desalination and potable water production, water and sewage treatment plants, HVAC, BMS, marine engineering systems, sustainability initiatives, energy conservation programmes, and Green Globe Certification.

• Directed engineering operations for all resort infrastructure including power generation, transformers, boilers, desalination, and wastewater treatment plants.
• Led commissioning, operational readiness, and engineering support for resort enhancement projects.
• Delivered significant utility optimisation, reducing freshwater consumption from approximately 500 KL/day to 300–350 KL/day through engineering analysis, leak detection, and operational improvements.
• Maintained compliance with international safety standards, preventive maintenance programmes, and engineering audits.
• Managed engineering budgets, CapEx projects, procurement, and contractor relationships while protecting asset integrity.

Director of Engineering | Executive Committee Member at Kandima Maldives (2018-08 – 2020-07)

Lifestyle Luxury Island Resort | 5-Star | 266 Villas & Studios | 10 Restaurants & Bars. One of the Maldives' largest integrated lifestyle resorts, spanning a 3 km island and featuring diverse accommodation, destination dining, beach club, conference and event facilities, water sports and marine operations, extensive recreational amenities, and comprehensive back-of-house infrastructure. Resort operations supported by self-sustained utility systems including power generation and distribution, desalination, water and sewage treatment plants, HVAC and BMS, marine engineering, energy conservation initiatives, and sustainability programmes, ensuring reliable operations, regulatory compliance, and exceptional guest experiences.

• Directed engineering operations across the 3 km island resort infrastructure

Master of Business Administration (Honors), Finance & Marketing

University School of Management, Kurukshetra University, India – Oct 2010

• Graduated with 69.25%, ranked Topper in 2nd semester, 3rd overall

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Central Government Institute of Engineering, Pulchowk, Tribhuvan University, Nepal – Dec 2004

• Graduated with 65.1%