Summit Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Tara Gurung as Vice President – Human Resources, reinforcing its focus on building a strong, people-first organisation as it continues to expand its presence across the Eastern Himalayan region.

Tara Gurung brings with her extensive experience across leading hospitality brands, with a career shaped by a deep understanding of human capital, organisational culture, and leadership development. She has previously worked with global hotel groups such as Marriott International and Radisson Blu, where she led human resources and learning and development functions across multiple properties and clusters.

Her professional journey reflects a consistent focus on nurturing talent, building high-performing teams, and creating structured learning environments that support both individual growth and organisational success. With strong expertise in training, employee engagement, and team development, she brings a balanced perspective that combines operational insight with long-term people strategy.

In her new role, Tara will oversee the human resources function across Summit’s growing portfolio, with a focus on strengthening organisational culture, building leadership pipelines, and aligning people practices with the brand’s broader growth ambitions. Her leadership is expected to play a key role in supporting the company’s expansion while ensuring a strong and cohesive workplace culture.

Commenting on the appointment, Sumit Mitruka said, “We are extremely proud to welcome Tara back to her home region. At Summit, we strongly believe in building a homegrown organisation, and it is a matter of pride for us when talented professionals choose to return and contribute to the growth of this region. As we expand our footprint across the Himalayan belt, our focus is not just on building hotels, but on creating meaningful employment opportunities and strong career paths closer to home. I would like to encourage hospitality professionals from the Himalayan region, who may be working away from their families, to explore opportunities back here. The region today offers immense growth potential, and together we can build a vibrant, sustainable hospitality ecosystem.”

Tara Gurung’s appointment comes at a time when Summit Hotels & Resorts is steadily expanding across key destinations, with a continued focus on operational consistency and long-term brand building. Her addition to the leadership team reflects the company’s commitment to evolving its organisational culture alongside its growth journey.