Global hospitality major Hyatt has appointed S. Vidyashankar as Regional Vice President of Human Resources for India and Southwest Asia, a move aimed at strengthening leadership capability and supporting the company’s expanding footprint in the region. With over 23 years of experience in hospitality human resources, including more than two decades with Hyatt, Vidyashankar brings extensive expertise in talent development, organizational culture building, and multi-location HR leadership.
In his new role, Vidyashankar will work closely with regional and hotel leadership teams to shape Hyatt’s people strategy, nurture future-ready talent, and drive consistent HR practices aligned with the company’s purpose and values. The appointment comes as Hyatt continues to expand its presence across key growth markets in India and Southwest Asia.
Prior to this role, he served as Area Director of Human Resources, where he led HR functions for 18 hotels across six states, partnering with general managers and training teams to enhance talent management initiatives. Over his career, he has handled hotel pre-openings and transitions, stakeholder engagement, statutory compliance, trade union negotiations, and industrial relations. Vidyashankar holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from SIES College of Management Studies, Nerul, and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the University of Mumbai.
In Kolkata, Hyatt’s continued focus on leadership development and talent-building initiatives is expected to support hospitality sector growth in eastern India, where rising tourism and business travel demand are intensifying competition for skilled hospitality professionals.
