M. Balaji, Clarks Exotica wins battle for ‘CEO of the year’ MODI Award

09/03/2018

M Balaji, CEO of one of the leading resorts and MICE destinations, Clarks Exotica Convention Resort & Spa – Bengaluru was recognized as ‘CEO of the Year’ at the ET Now MODI Awards 2018. The ‘MODI AWARDS’ – Making of Developed India Awards is a benchmark to recognize excellence across industries.

Speaking on this recognition, M Balaji, CEO – Clarks Exotica, said – “It is an honour to earn this recognition and I am thankful towards our senior management –Ronald Colaco & Vivek Kumar for their unparalleled support and for their belief in me and my decisions, right from the time when I started off as a non-hotelier. I accept this esteemed award on behalf of the entire Clarks Exotica team which has always acted as an inspiration for me to do better. It even feels great to receive this prestigious award on the occasion of Clarks Exotica’s 10th Year Anniversary celebrations.”

M Balaji joined the Clarks Exotica family during its inception in 2007. With nearly two decades of experience and in-depth knowledge of the Indian Hospitality industry, Balaji’s contribution is recognized as instrumental in establishing and making Clarks Exotica Convention Resort & Spa a leading resort and MICE destination in Bengaluru. He has been instrumental in implementing some of the key policies and changes that makes the brand one of the stand-out premium five star properties in the country.

The award focuses on the contribution of the respective Individual, Project, Organizations and technologies that have excelled in the use and development and will be presented to respective companies/Individual that have demonstrated leadership who are an epitome of excellence in their chosen area of interest.

Balaji has been keenly involved with every aspect of Clarks Exotica. He has also ensured that he has developed key people in his team and ensured that they have a successful career plan.

About Clarks Exotica Convention Resort & Spa:

Clarks Exotica Convention Resort & Spa was established in 2007 by Mr. Ronald Colaco, an Indian Businessman, based in Dubai, UAE. Located 11 kilometres from the Kempegowda International Airport, Clarks Exotica is situated on a property spread over 70 acres. The resort has 144 intelligently designed rooms and suites, has an extensive collection of banquet halls, luxurious rooms, activities and presidential suites, and accompanying sports facilities like table tennis, basketball, cricket, swimming pool and more. It has 11 banquet halls, which can accommodate corporate events, board meetings, large and small format events and weddings. OCEAN Convention Center, spread over 50,000 sq ft, is one of Bengaluru’s largest event spaces.

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