Girish Menon Joins The Machan as Head of Development

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Girish Menon Joins The Machan as Head of Development

By Nithyakala Neelakandan

Published on August 31, 2024

The Machan Resorts has announced the appointment of Girish Menon as the new Head of Development. With over 15 years of experience in hospitality and tourism, Menon brings a wealth of expertise in Asset Management, Business Development, Guest Relations, Marketing, and Operations.

Menon holds a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Edexcel, United Kingdom. Before joining The Machan, he served as Associate Director of Business Development at Sayaji Hotels. His career also includes notable positions as Business Development Manager at Lords Hotels and Resorts and various roles at prestigious organizations like the Kamat Group of Hotels and Clermont Hotel Group in London.

In his new role, Menon will be responsible for expanding The Machan’s global presence. He will be based in Mumbai, where he will oversee strategic growth initiatives, establish key partnerships, and lead new development projects.

Rakshit Sharma, Chief Operating Officer of The Machan, expressed his enthusiasm for Menon’s appointment, stating, “We are delighted to welcome Girish to our senior leadership team. His diverse skill set and extensive experience make him a valuable addition to The Machan. We are confident that under his leadership, we will explore and capitalize on new opportunities for collaboration and growth.”

Menon shared his excitement about the new role, saying, “I am honored to take on the role of Head of Development and look forward to the challenges ahead. I am excited to contribute to the continued growth and success of The Machan.”

The Machan is an eco-resort known for its unique treehouse accommodations in Lonavala. The group also includes Legacy Mandawa, a Heritage Haveli Resort in Rajasthan, and is expanding with new properties planned in Jawai, Jaisalmer, Udaipur, Mulshi, and Pawna.

For more information, visit www.themachan.com or follow @machanresorts on Instagram.

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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.