New Director of F&B Operations Joins Minor Hotels for Middle East Expansion

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New Director of F&B Operations Joins Minor Hotels for Middle East Expansion

By Author

Published on October 28, 2023

Minor Hotels, a prominent name in the hospitality industry, is proud to announce Pedro Carvalho as their new Director of Food & Beverage Operations, based in Dubai, UAE. With over 30 years of experience, Carvalho's background includes managing renowned restaurants and members' clubs in the UK. His previous roles have seen him directing operations at prestigious establishments such as Annabel's in London and The Ivy Collection.

Throughout his impressive career, Carvalho has demonstrated exceptional skills in organizing and managing events with over 1,000 attendees. His leadership abilities shine through as he has overseen a team of more than 560 professionals.

In his new position as Director of F&B Operations, Carvalho's role is to lead and manage all aspects of food and beverage planning and service at Anantara, Avani, NH Collection, Oaks, and Tivoli properties across the Middle East.

Amir Golbarg, Senior Vice President of Operations Middle East and Africa at Minor Hotels, expressed his confidence in Carvalho, saying, "Pedro has a well-deserved reputation as a hospitality professional with impressive attention to detail and an inspirational style of management that we feel is the perfect fit for our operations in the region. We look forward to seeing the positive impact he creates on our restaurant and bar operations across the Middle East."

In the Middle East, Minor Hotels is currently operating 26 hotels and resorts spanning five brands. With Carvalho's extensive experience and expertise, the group is set to enhance its food and beverage offerings in the region and continue to provide exceptional service.

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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.