Biography Samyuktha Kakarla is a professionally trained pastry chef with a robust foundation in both classical and contemporary pastry arts. She is an alumna of Le Cordon Bleu, Paris, with Diplomas in Pastry and Boulangerie, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts from the Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, where she graduated with […]
Biography Manish T.K. holds a master’s degree in Hotel Management from Annamalai University and a bachelor’s degree from Srinivas College of Hotel Management, both with first-class honours. Since 2012, he has been a faculty member at the Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA), MAHE, Manipal, where he last served as Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) […]
Biography With a diverse career spanning MICE operations, hospitality, and education, Manan brings a unique combination of strategic expertise, operational leadership, and academic insight. His ability to bridge industry and academia allows him to contribute meaningfully across domains, enriching learning ecosystems with real-world perspectives and make a meaningful impact in both domains. Most recently, at […]
Biography Dr. Nishanth is a result-oriented and forward-thinking hospitality management professional with over 17 years of experience in the luxury hotel and food & beverage industry. He has built an exceptional career across leading international brands, including The Park Hotels, Marriott International, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and Hyatt. Known for his strategic leadership, operational excellence, […]
Biography Prateek is an experienced Hotelier with nearly two decades of unparalleled luxury hospitality experience. A distinguished alumnus of the prestigious Manipal University, Prateek embarked on his illustrious career with ITC Hotels. From starting as a dynamic Management Trainee transitioning to leadership roles culminating in his role as the Head of Housekeeping at premier luxury […]
Biography Chef K. Thirugnanasambantham, affectionately known as Chef K. Thiru, is a distinguished academic leader and culinary educator with over 34 years of experience in both the hospitality industry and academia. As the Founding Dean of the School of Hospitality at Mahindra University, Chef Thiru champions innovation, leadership, and excellence in culinary and hospitality education. […]
