The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace Appoints Harish Kumar as Director of Rooms

Hyderabad, October , 2026 – The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace has announced the appointment of Harish Kumar as Director of Rooms. With over 15 years of experience across luxury and upper-upscale hospitality, Harish brings expertise in guest experience, operational excellence, team development, and business performance across leading global hospitality brands.

Over the course of his career, Harish has held leadership roles across India and the Middle East, with experience spanning Rooms Division, Front Office operations, guest experience, and commercial performance. Prior to this appointment, he served as Director of Rooms at The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat and as Front Office Manager at NH Collection Ibn Battuta Gate in Dubai. He was also recognised among Hozpitality’s Best 30 Power Front Office Leaders in the Middle East 2023 for his contribution to service excellence, innovation, and guest-centric leadership.

Commenting on his appointment, Harish Kumar said, “I am pleased to join The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace and take on the responsibility of leading the Rooms Division. Hyderabad is a dynamic market with a diverse mix of business and leisure travellers, and I look forward to working closely with the team to further strengthen service standards, enhance operational efficiencies, and create thoughtful, consistent guest experiences. I am also keen to contribute to the hotel’s continued growth while fostering a culture of learning and development.”

In his new role, Harish will lead all aspects of the Rooms Division, including Front Office, Housekeeping, Spa & Wellness, and guest experience initiatives. He will focus on enhancing service standards, driving operational efficiencies, developing talent, and supporting the hotel's continued commercial growth and market leadership.

With a proven track record of cultivating high-performing teams, optimizing operational performance, and delivering exceptional guest experiences, Harish's appointment reinforces The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace's commitment to excellence, innovation, and world-class hospitality.

Ganpathy Bopanna Takes Lead as Director of Rooms at The Westin Pune Koregaon Park

With an unwavering commitment to operational excellence and a passion for creating exceptional guest experiences, Ganapathy Bopana steps into the role of Director of Rooms at The Westin Pune Koregaon Park. Bringing over a decade of experience in luxury hospitality, he continues to lead the hotel's Rooms Division, driving service excellence, operational efficiency, and a people-first culture that enhances every stage of the guest journey.

Joining The Westin Pune Koregaon Park in 2022 as Front Office Manager, Ganapathy quickly established himself as a dynamic leader, earning successive promotions to Room Division Manager and now Director of Rooms. Throughout his tenure, he has played an instrumental role in strengthening service standards. A testimonial of his unwavering dedication is the hotel ranking in top 05 on Guest Reviews across Marriott hotels in South Asia. 

A graduate of the Institute of Hotel Management, Aurangabad, Ganapathy in his new role is part of the Executive Committee as he oversees all operational aspects of Front Office, Housekeeping, and Guest Services. Being a brand custodian and championing the brand’s audits, Ganapathy focuses on driving service excellence while empowering teams to consistently deliver the personalized experiences that define The Westin brand.

Recognised for his collaborative leadership style and passion for mentoring talent, Ganapathy believes that outstanding hospitality begins with engaged and empowered associates. His leadership philosophy is rooted in Marriott International's core values of putting people first, pursuing excellence, and embracing continuous growth, while fostering an environment of learning, accountability, and innovation.

The Ritz-Carlton, Pune Appoints Jayant Sood As Director Of Rooms

PUNE, January, 2024 : The Ritz-Carlton, Pune is pleased to announce the appointment of Jayant Sood as Director of Rooms. Jayant has been in the industry with over 15 years of experience behind him and has worked with various brands including Marriott, The Leela, The Trident, and Claridges. His most recent position was as the Front Office Manager for JW Marriott Sahar, Mumbai.

In his new role as Director of Rooms, Jayant will be responsible for 198 keys at The Ritz-Carlton, Pune as well as spearheading and overlooking various verticals including Front Office, Housekeeping, and Guest Relations. Jayant believes that being adaptive, flexible, and finding solutions to recognize and improve customer experiences plays a major role in creating guests for life.