Shetty brings over a decade of experience in catering sales and MICE, and will lead the hotel's catering, group and events business.

The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore has appointed Ketan Shetty as Director of Catering Sales. In his new role, Shetty will lead the hotel’s catering, group and MICE business, working with the sales, culinary and events teams to oversee the catering portfolio and event experiences.

Brings over a decade of experience

Shetty has more than 10 years of experience in catering sales, MICE and commercial strategy. Before joining The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore, he led the reactive sales function at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, overseeing MICE and medical conference business. His career also includes roles at JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru, The Leela Palace Bengaluru, Sofitel Mumbai BKC and Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport.

Leadership comments

Commenting on his appointment, Ketan Shetty, Director of Catering Sales, The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore, said, “I am honoured to join The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore and look forward to contributing to a hotel renowned for its commitment to excellence. I am excited to work alongside various teams at the hotel to build meaningful client relationships and create memorable events that reflect the distinctive standards of the brand.”

Reuben Kataria, General Manager, The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore, said, “Ketan brings a strong commercial foundation and a thoughtful, relationship-led approach to business development. Having worked in Bengaluru previously, he returns with valuable knowledge of the market and an understanding of the city’s evolving events landscape. We are delighted to welcome him to The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore and are confident that his experience and leadership will further strengthen our MICE business.

Bengaluru, June 4th, 2026: Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway is pleased to announce the appointment of Subham Saha as Director of Catering Sales. With over 10 years of experience in hospitality sales, business development, and revenue generation, he brings strong expertise in catering sales, MICE, strategic account management, and client relationship building.

In his new role, he will be responsible for driving the hotel’s catering sales strategy across weddings, social celebrations, corporate events, and MICE segments. He will focus on strengthening client partnerships, identifying new business opportunities, and enhancing revenue performance while positioning the hotel as a preferred destination for memorable events and experiences in Bengaluru.

Prior to this appointment, he served as Associate Director of Sales at The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat, where he played a key role in driving group and catering business while strengthening relationships with corporate clients and event planners. He has also held key positions at Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel, The Lalit Ashok Bangalore, and The Oberoi Group of Hotels. Additionally, he was part of the task force team at JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa, contributing to business development initiatives and sales excellence.

Over the course of his career, he has consistently demonstrated strong commercial acumen and a results-driven approach to sales. His expertise spans catering sales, account management, business development, market penetration, client engagement, revenue optimisation, and strategic planning. He has been recognised for his outstanding contributions within Marriott International, receiving the prestigious President’s Circle Award across the APEC region for two consecutive years. His ability to build long-term client relationships and drive business growth has contributed significantly to the success of the properties he has been associated with.

“We are delighted to welcome Subham to the team. His strong understanding of the catering and events business, combined with his proven track record in driving revenue growth and building meaningful client relationships, makes him a valuable addition to our leadership team. We look forward to his contributions in further strengthening our catering sales performance and market presence,” said Sushma Khichar, General Manager, Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway.

With his extensive experience in hospitality sales and passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences, Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway looks forward to further strengthening its catering and events business under his leadership.