Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks Appoints New Leadership

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Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks Strengthens Leadership with Key Appointments

By Nishang Narayan

Published on February 27, 2025

Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Bavani Srinu as Cluster Marketing Communications Director and Nihal Kurian as Commercial Director. The new leadership is expected to drive innovation in marketing, sales, and business strategy, reinforcing Hilton’s position in Bengaluru’s competitive hospitality market.

Bavani Srinu – Driving Marketing Excellence

With over 18 years of experience, Bavani Srinu has built a reputation for transforming brands across industries, including real estate, technology, and digital enterprises, before transitioning to hospitality. She has led marketing strategies across Singapore, Dubai, India, and Australia, spearheading impactful digital campaigns and enhancing brand engagement.

As Cluster Marketing Communications Director, Srinu will oversee marketing strategies for three properties:

Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks
Hilton Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park
Hilton Garden Inn Bangalore

Her focus will be on brand positioning, digital-first campaigns, and media relations to strengthen Hilton’s market presence.

Excited about her new role, Srinu shared, "Joining the Hilton family is an exciting opportunity. I look forward to leading innovative marketing initiatives that enhance Hilton's market presence. My goal is to build on the strong foundation in place and create campaigns that resonate with our guests while reinforcing our regional and global brand positioning."

Welcoming her aboard, Manish Garg, General Manager of Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park, added, "Bavani’s extensive marketing experience, coupled with her strong startup background, brings a fresh perspective to hospitality. Her digital expertise and customer engagement strategies will be a game changer for Hilton."

Nihal Kurian – Strengthening Commercial Growth

With 17 years in hospitality and commercial management, Nihal Kurian has been instrumental in driving revenue growth at leading hotel brands, including:

Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel
Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield
Fairfield by Marriott Bengaluru
Hilton Garden Inn Pune Hinjawadi

As Commercial Director, Kurian will lead Hilton EGL’s commercial strategy, focusing on revenue optimization, market expansion, and strategic partnerships. His expertise in sales and marketing has played a pivotal role in re-establishing market presence for previous brands.

Expressing his enthusiasm, Kurian stated, "I am excited to be part of Hilton EGL, a brand that is synonymous with excellence in hospitality. My focus will be on leveraging strategic partnerships, enhancing guest experiences, and driving commercial success in this dynamic market."

Abhiram Menon, General Manager of Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks, welcomed Kurian, saying, "We are thrilled to have Nihal on board. His vast experience, strategic vision, and passion for hospitality will undoubtedly strengthen our commercial efforts in Bengaluru. His leadership will be invaluable in driving business growth."

With these new appointments, Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks reaffirms its commitment to delivering world-class hospitality and driving sustained growth in the Bengaluru market.

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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.