Park Hyatt Chennai has announced the appointment of Sohaib Kidwai as its new General Manager
A seasoned hospitality leader with more than two decades of experience across luxury and upscale hospitality, Sohaib brings a strong track record of operational excellence, commercial acumen and people-focused leadership to one of India’s most distinguished luxury hotels.
A Hyatt veteran, Sohaib has held leadership positions across several hotels within Hyatt’s portfolio, as well as Marriott International, building extensive expertise in hotel operations, commercial strategy, food and beverage innovation, pre-openings and guest experience delivery.
Most recently, as General Manager of Hyatt Centric Chandigarh, Sohaib led the hotel through a period of strong growth, enhancing its market positioning through innovative guest experiences and distinctive dining concepts. Under his leadership, the hotel launched PVT LTD, Hyatt’s first speakeasy bar in India, and Koyo Koyo, a contemporary Asian dining destination that quickly became one of the region’s most celebrated restaurants. These initiatives strengthened the hotel’s reputation, drove guest engagement and contributed meaningfully to its commercial success.
Prior to Hyatt Centric Chandigarh, Sohaib played an instrumental role in the successful opening of Hyatt Place Vadodara and has held leadership positions at Hyatt Regency Chennai, Hyatt Pune, Park Hyatt Chennai and Grand Hyatt Mumbai.
Commenting on his appointment, Sohaib Kidwai said, “I am honoured to lead Park Hyatt Chennai, a hotel that beautifully reflects the essence of the Park Hyatt brand through its understated luxury, exceptional culinary experiences and highly personalised service. I look forward to working alongside this talented team to continue creating meaningful and memorable experiences for our guests while building on the hotel’s strong legacy of excellence.”
In his new role, Sohaib will oversee all aspects of hotel operations, with a focus on further elevating the guest experience, nurturing talent, strengthening commercial performance and enhancing the hotel’s reputation for refined luxury, exceptional food and beverage experiences and service delivered with care.
With his extensive leadership experience and deep understanding of luxury hospitality, Sohaib is well positioned to build upon the hotel’s strong foundation and continued success.
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