Hyatt Regency Pune & Residences has announced the promotion of Sakshi Upadhyay as Director of Sales, recognising her strong contribution to business growth and strategic sales leadership within the hospitality industry.

With more than 14 years of experience, Sakshi brings extensive expertise in corporate sales, MICE business, travel partnerships, events, and revenue management. Over the course of her career, she has worked with globally recognised hospitality brands including Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, The Leela Kempinski, and ITC Sheraton.

Before stepping into her new position, she served as Associate Director of Sales at Hyatt Regency Pune & Residences, where she focused on driving corporate sales strategies across MICE, long-stay business, and key account partnerships. She worked closely with corporate travel managers and procurement teams to create tailored business solutions aligned with client requirements.

Sakshi has earned several recognitions throughout her professional journey. She was awarded Hyatt Sales Leader of the Year for 2021–2022 across Hyatt hotels in India and was also recognised as the Highest Revenue Generator during the COVID-19 period. In addition, she played an important role in securing successful RFP acquisitions and managing large-scale conferences and events. She has also been named Sales Champ of the Year 2025.

An MBA graduate from Symbiosis University, Sakshi is known for combining operational understanding with strong relationship management and strategic planning skills.

In her new role as Director of Sales, she will continue leading sales initiatives, strengthening corporate partnerships, and supporting the hotel’s market growth in the region.

The promotion reflects Hyatt Regency Pune’s continued focus on recognising internal talent and building future leadership within the organisation.