Rajesh Rana

Rajesh Rana is a director of Andras Hotels, which is Northern Ireland’s largest hotel group, with properties in Belfast, Coleraine and Portrush and a number of new projects in the pipeline. The company owns and operates hotels under franchise from international brands including Hilton, Accor and IHG, as well as boutique serviced apartment sites. Rajesh was President of Belfast Chamber during the difficult periods of Brexit, the first Covid lockdown and the Primark fire, all of which presented challenges to the Belfast business community which Rajesh helped to articulate in his role and lobby for support. Rajesh was a Trustee of the Grand Opera House and helped to plan the £9million refurbishment of this listed theatre. Rajesh trained as architect and urban designer, and is married to Olivia with two children.