Hyatt has announced the appointment of S. Vidyashankar as Regional Vice President of Human Resources for India and Southwest Asia. With over 23 years of experience in hospitality human resources, including more than two decades with Hyatt, Vidyashankar is set to shape the company's people strategy in the region, supporting its growth and expanding footprint.
In his new role, Vidyashankar will collaborate with regional and hotel leadership teams to enhance leadership capabilities, nurture talent, and foster a culture aligned with Hyatt's values. His focus will be on developing consistent, future-ready people practices to help teams thrive as the business evolves.
Previously, Vidyashankar served as Area Director of Human Resources, overseeing HR functions for 18 hotels across six states. His career with Hyatt includes various leadership roles, covering multi-location HR leadership, hotel pre-openings, talent management, and industrial relations.
Vidyashankar holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, specialising in Human Resources and Marketing from SIES College of Management Studies, Nerul, and a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from the University of Mumbai.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a global hospitality leader with a portfolio of over 1,450 hotels in 80 countries. The company is committed to caring for people so they can be their best, offering a wide range of brands across luxury, lifestyle, inclusive, classics, and essentials portfolios
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