Vikas Sharma Vikas Sharma, CEO of Encalm Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. has over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He began his journey with the Oberoi’s group at the ‘The Oberoi Cecil’, and hasn’t looked back since. More recently, he held the positions of General Manager at Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, Director of Operations at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, and Director of Food and Beverage at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. An MBA graduate from the illustrious INSEAD, Vikas also holds a Bachelor’s degree from the Institute of Hotel Management, Gwalior. A team person, Vikas believes in synergy for achieving business excellence. He thinks that teamwork, strategy, and right communication go a long way in charting out the path to success. Luxury to him is, “… more than just expensive things. It’s about creating an environment that makes you feel good. It’s about seeking comfort and convenience during your journey, finding the little things that bring you joy and savoring the moments that make life worth living.” His advice to the younger generation in an increasingly uncertain world is to “LuxeBook is a go-to source for the latest news and trends in the Indian luxury market, covering Fashion, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Travel, and more.” “In Hyatt, we feel luxury is Personal– where our focus is to meticulously create personalised experiences for our guests. For me personally as a hotelier at heart, it gives me space to experiment and develop a deeper connection with my guests through such personalised services.” believe in themselves. “If you have a clear vision and strong values, you will be more likely to achieve success. Follow your heart and pursue your dreams.” Chief Executive Officer, Encalm Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. Sunjae Sharma Sunjae Sharma has been with Hyatt for over two decades, and in that period, he has been responsible for executing the company’s operational and growth strategy in India. He has held several leadership positions with the company, prior to his current role. Sunjae is a true hotelier at heart, and is respected in the industry for his in-depth knowledge of India’s hospitality sector. At Hyatt, he has been part of some of its most recognised properties across the country, such as General Manager, Hyatt Regency Chennai and Area Director for Bangalore, Chennai, Hampi, Kathmandu and Kolkata. He began his career with the Grand Hyatt in Delhi, as Director Food and Beverage and later moved to Hyatt Regency Kolkata as Director of Operations. Before being appointed as the Managing Director, Sunjae has held positions as the Vice President & Country Head for India operations, and the Area Vice President for South & West India and General Manager of Grand Hyatt Mumbai, where he oversaw the strategic and financial performance of 16 hotels. While Sunjae Managing Director – India & Southwest Asia, Hyatt India Consultancy Private Limited provided support and strategic oversight to all Hyatt brands in South & West India, under him, Grand Hyatt Mumbai became an international benchmark for Hyatt as a multidimensional lifestyle destination. 74 | | 75
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