The Leela Palace Bengaluru has appointed Sheric Dorairaj as Director of Spa and Wellness. She brings more than 15 years of experience in luxury hospitality, spa and wellness, and will lead the hotel's spa and wellness offering, with a focus on strengthening The Leela Spa as a destination for holistic and integrated wellbeing.

From The Ritz-Carlton to The Leela

Dorairaj joins from The Ritz-Carlton Bengaluru, where she was Director of Spa, leading spa operations and introducing new wellness experiences. She was also appointed to lead the APAC Luxury Spa Advisory Council for South Asia with Marriott International.

Before that, she held spa leadership roles with IHCL's Taj Hotels, including Spa Manager at Taj West End Bengaluru, Taj MG Road Bengaluru and Taj's Selections – Blue Diamond, Pune. Her background spans luxury hotel operations, spa management, wellness programming, beauty and guest experience.

Recognition

Dorairaj was named National Award Winner – Head of Spa 2024 by BW Hotelier and listed among the Top 5 Spa Leaders 2024 by Hotelier India. She has been associated with World Wellness Weekend and serves as an Ambassador for Digital Detox Day, which promotes mindful living and a healthier relationship with technology.

Plans for The Leela Spa

At The Leela Palace Bengaluru, she will develop the spa and wellness programme around a combination of traditional wellness practices, contemporary fitness, alternative therapies and integrated wellbeing experiences, anchored in the philosophy of Aujasya.

"I am truly delighted to begin this new chapter at The Leela Palace Bengaluru. Our vision is to thoughtfully reimagine The Leela Spa as a destination for holistic wellbeing, bringing together the wisdom of traditional wellness practices with contemporary fitness, alternative therapies and integrated wellness experiences, rooted in the philosophy of Aujasya. We want to create a distinctive environment where ancient knowledge, modern science and technology come together seamlessly, enabling every guest to discover a more balanced, energised and meaningful approach to personal wellbeing. I am excited about the journey ahead and the opportunity to create a new benchmark for integrated wellness in Bengaluru."
— Sheric Dorairaj, Director of Spa and Wellness, The Leela Palace Bengaluru

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is headquartered in Mumbai, owned by a Brookfield Asset Management-sponsored private real estate fund, and operates eleven properties across India.

Images: courtesy of The Leela Palace Bengaluru