Alisha Shirodkar Returns to Tamarind Global as VP Strategy

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Alisha Shirodkar Rejoins Tamarind Global as Vice President – Strategy

By Nishang Narayan

Published on October 18, 2024

Tamarind Global, a renowned full-service luxury agency specializing in hospitality, travel, and events, has announced the appointment of Alisha Shirodkar as Vice President – Strategy. In her second stint with the company, Alisha will play a pivotal role in driving the company's growth strategy, expanding business prospects, and enhancing immersive marketing across various channels.

Alisha brings a wealth of experience from her diverse career in the hospitality and travel industry. A graduate in Finance and Marketing from NYU Stern, she previously worked with Hindustan Unilever in the Skin Care category, where she honed her marketing expertise. During her first tenure at Tamarind Global, Alisha played a key role in Marketing and Event Planning. Additionally, she co-founded the popular waffle brand The Belgian Waffle Co., serving as its Chief Marketing Officer, and is currently the Co-Founder and CEO of gourmet retail startup Hotchaa.

Speaking on her return, Alisha said, “I am excited to join the Tamarind Global family again, especially in this leadership role which will help me test my mettle a notch higher. The company has always held a special place in my career journey, and I'm excited to contribute to its next growth phase. With Tamarind's robust ethos backed by an enthusiastic team, I look forward to amplifying our brand's reach, tapping new potential markets, and elevating the company's success through the travel, hospitality, and events sectors.”

In her new role, Alisha will focus on leveraging Tamarind Global’s legacy, credibility, and vast industry expertise to achieve significant growth across business verticals. She aims to broaden the company's audience reach and solidify its brand presence as India’s leading luxury service provider. Under her leadership, Tamarind Global is set to strengthen its marketing and digital capabilities, ensuring it remains at the forefront of industry trends.

Louis D'Souza, Director of Tamarind Global, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We are pleased to welcome Alisha back to the Tamarind family. Her undisputed strategic insights backed by her innovative thought process integrally make her the ideal leader to drive the company's success through the upcoming times of growth. Alisha’s deep understanding of the industry combined with her hands-on experience in building brands will help us to position Tamarind Global better on the global canvas.”

Alisha's appointment comes at a crucial time as the sectors Tamarind Global operates in, including luxury travel, hospitality, and events, are rapidly growing. With Tamarind's expertise, strong industry relationships, and operational strengths, the company is well-positioned to seize new opportunities and expand its digital and marketing capabilities. Alisha’s leadership is expected to propel Tamarind Global into its next phase of growth, further establishing it as a top player in the luxury services industry.

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Grand Hyatt Mumbai Appoints Prasad Prabhu as Learning and Development Manager to Strengthen People-First Culture

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on November 11, 2025

Grand Hyatt Mumbai, one of India’s most iconic luxury hotels, has announced the appointment of Prasad Prabhu as Learning and Development Manager.

With over 18 years of experience across leading global hospitality brands, Prasad brings a strong background in talent development, leadership capability building, service culture enhancement, and colleague engagement. His appointment highlights Grand Hyatt Mumbai’s focus on nurturing a people-first culture built on care, continuous learning, and professional growth.

In his new role, Prasad will spearhead the hotel’s learning and development strategy, focusing on leadership development, embedding Hyatt’s values through a culture of learning, enhancing colleague engagement, and aligning training initiatives with business goals.

An alumnus of the Welingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai (PGDBA in General Management), Institute of Hotel Management, Goa (B.Sc. in Hospitality & Hotel Administration), and Institute of Hotel Management, Mumbai (Food Production Craft Course), Prasad has built an impressive career with prestigious hospitality brands such as The Indian Hotels Company Limited (Taj Hotels), InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), The Leela Kempinski, The Zuri Hospitality Group, and Hyatt Hotels Corporation.

Before joining Grand Hyatt Mumbai, Prasad served as Learning Manager at Grand Hyatt Goa, where he played a dual role, leading property-level learning initiatives and contributing as an ASPAC Master Trainer for Hyatt Hotels Corporation. In this capacity, he designed and facilitated impactful leadership and trainer capability workshops across the Asia Pacific region.

Speaking on his appointment, Prasad Prabhu said,

“I am delighted to join Grand Hyatt Mumbai and continue my Hyatt journey. I believe that when colleagues feel respected, supported, and motivated to grow, they naturally deliver better guest experiences. My vision is to build a workplace where learning is not just a function, but a culture.”

As one of Hyatt’s flagship hotels in India, Grand Hyatt Mumbai continues to strengthen its reputation for excellence in service and colleague care. With Prasad’s leadership, the hotel aims to further its vision of fostering empowered teams and delivering exceptional guest experiences through a culture of continuous learning and growth.