Austin Fernandes is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in sales and business development within the hospitality and beverage sectors. Currently serving as Senior Manager and Channel Lead for Hotels at AB InBev since May 2023, Austin has previously held roles such as Assistant Manager for National HoReCa at ITC Limited and Key Accounts Manager at Pernod Ricard, focusing on luxury brands. Austin's early career includes significant contributions to Anheuser-Busch InBev, Reliance Brands Limited, and training roles at Intelenet Global Services. Academically, Austin holds an MBA in Marketing from the University of Mumbai and a Bachelor's degree in Hotel/Motel Administration from the Institute of Hotel Management, Ahmedabad.