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Cygnett Hotels & Resorts Strengthens Leadership with Key Appointments

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on February 22, 2025

Cygnett Hotels & Resorts, one of India’s fastest-growing hospitality chains, has reinforced its leadership team with key appointments to drive its expansion and uphold world-class service standards.

Naveen Chander Pandey – General Manager (Pre-Opening and Service Design)

Mr. Naveen Chander Pandey has been appointed as General Manager (Pre-Opening and Service Design) at the corporate office in Gurgaon. With over 22 years of experience in hospitality, including roles at The Park Hotels, ITC Fortune, Vedic Village, and Hotel Hindustan International, he will oversee pre-opening operations and ensure service excellence across properties in India.

Abhishek Mathur – General Manager, Cygnett Inn Airport, Jaipur

At Cygnett Inn Airport, Jaipur, Mr. Abhishek Mathur has been appointed as General Manager. Bringing over 15 years of industry expertise, he has previously worked with leading hotel brands such as Red Fox by Lemon Tree Jaipur, Pride Amber Vilas, Renest Gandhi Dham, and Castle Mandawa in Rajasthan.

Krishnakant Vasant Desai – Operations Manager, Cozzet Mahad

Mr. Krishnakant Vasant Desai joins Cozzet Mahad as Operations Manager, bringing 17 years of experience with reputed hospitality brands like Regenza By Tunga, Anamora The Fern, Regenta SG Greenotel, The Park Hotels, Citrus Hotels, Keys Hotel, Parc Estique, Majorda Beach, and Taj City Inn.

Simarjit Singh – Operations Manager, Cozzet Deera, Sonipat

Meanwhile, Mr. Simarjit Singh has been named Operations Manager at Cozzet Deera, Sonipat. With an impressive 24-year career, he has worked with Radisson Hotels, Taj Hotels, Hyatt, Ramada, Sarovar Hotels, Sterling Holidays, Best Western, and Golden Tulip.

Cygnett Hotels’ Commitment to Growth and Excellence

Commenting on the appointments, Mr. Sarbendra Sarkar, Founder & Managing Director of Cygnett Hotels & Resorts, stated, “As we continue our aggressive expansion towards 100 hotels, these new leaders will be instrumental in executing our growth strategy. Their expertise and dedication will help us maintain the high service standards and professional efficiency that define Cygnett.”

These strategic appointments reinforce Cygnett Hotels & Resorts commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences and strengthening its position as a leading hotel chain in India.

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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.