Sunjae Sharma is VP, Operations, India at Hyatt Hotels

Hyatt Hotels announced the appointment of Sunjae Sharma as Vice President of Operations for India. A seasoned hospitality professional, Sharma will lead Hyatt’s India operations and will be responsible for executing the company’s operational and growth strategy in his new role. He will report to Peter Fulton, group president, Europe, Africa, Middle East and Southwest Asia for Hyatt.

Sharma was earlier the area VP for south and west India and GM of Grand Hyatt Mumbai, where he oversaw the strategic and financial performance of 16 hotels. With diversified hospitality experience of close to 28 years, spanning a number of hospitality brands, he is a graduate of the Institute of Hotel Management. He started his Hyatt career with the Grand Hyatt in Delhi as F&B director in 2001; later moving on to Hyatt Regency Kolkata as Director of Operations.

Commenting on the appointment, Fulton said, “Sharma has been an integral part of Hyatt’s 34-year journey in India. His leadership skills, business acumen, industry foresight, and strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders speak volumes about his professional capabilities. He has been with Hyatt for over a decade, and we believe that with his operational skills and vision he is the ideal choice to lead Hyatt’s quest to be the most preferred hotel brand in India.”

“I am looking forward to this role in these exciting times for Hyatt globally and in India, as we celebrate 60 spectacular years in 2017. I have been very fortunate to grow within an organisation whose purpose is to “care for people so that they can be their best”; and one that has been my second home for more than a decade.  As I take on this wonderful opportunity, I look forward to making a difference and growing with intent towards an exciting future for Hyatt in India,” said Sharma.