Amit Sawant Promoted to Associate Director of Events, Hyatt

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Amit Sawant Promoted to Associate Director of Events at Hyatt Regency Pune

By Nishang Narayan

Published on August 10, 2024

Hyatt Regency Pune is pleased to announce the promotion of Amit Sawant to the position of Associate Director of Events. Known for his innovative approach and passion for the food and beverage function within the hospitality sector, Sawant continues to build on his distinguished career with this new role.

Amit Sawant's journey in the hospitality industry began at ITC Grand Central, Mumbai, where he started as a trainee in food and beverage service and banquet sales. This early experience laid a strong foundation for his future endeavors. He further honed his skills at Trident Nariman Point, Mumbai, serving as a Banquet Sales Assistant, where his exceptional performance quickly drew attention.

Sawant's career trajectory continued upward with roles at The Leela Mumbai as Banquets Sales Executive and JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, where he progressed from Assistant Sales Manager to Sales Manager. His role as Sales Manager in the MICE Team at The Lalit Mumbai highlighted his ability to manage large-scale events with precision, a skill he further refined during his tenure at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai.

Most recently, Sawant served as Events Sales Manager at Conrad Pune and Senior Sales Manager Events at Hyatt Regency Pune, where he made significant contributions to the hotel’s success. His promotion to Associate Director of Events is a testament to his dedication, expertise, and ability to set and achieve ambitious goals.

Known for his strategic mindset, Sawant excels at identifying decision-makers, building strong relationships with customers and internal teams, and closing impactful sales deals. His innovative approach and commitment to excellence have made him a respected figure in the industry.

Hyatt Regency Pune, a five-star luxury hotel, is renowned for its world-class amenities and exceptional hospitality. Located in the heart of Pune, the hotel continues to be a preferred choice for both business and leisure travelers, offering state-of-the-art facilities and services.

With Sawant’s promotion, the hotel is poised to further enhance its event management offerings, ensuring that each event is executed with the highest standards of excellence.

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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.