Nishanth Duvoor
Associate Professor of Practice
Nishanth.duvoor@mahindrauniversity.edu.in
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, and people-first management style, he has successfully overseen multi-outlet F&B operations, pre-openings, large-scale events, and financial performance improvements. His expertise spans hotel operations, team development, sustainability initiatives, and financial management, with a consistent focus on achieving profitability while enhancing guest satisfaction.
As Director of Food & Beverage, he has played a pivotal role in driving business strategies, developing future leaders, and maintaining brand standards.
His notable achievements include leading the conversion of The Grand Bhagwathi to Sheraton Grand Palace Indore, executing the G20 Summit events in 2023, and managing prestigious events such as the World Chess Championship and Chennai Fashion Week.
A multilingual professional fluent in English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and conversant in European languages including German, French, Italian, and Spanish, he brings strong cross-cultural communication skills and a global perspective to his work.
Prof. Nishanth’s leadership approach emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and fostering a culture of service excellence.
Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM)
- Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) from Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA), Manipal University – 2008.
Additional language certifications from reputed international institutes:
Additional language certifications from reputed international institutes:
- French – Level 1 & Communication Course, Alliance Française de Madras
- German – Levels 1–3, Max Mueller Bhavan (Goethe-Institut), Chennai – Zertifikat Deutsch
- Spanish – Levels 1–2, Instituto Hispania, Chennai
- Italian – Level 1, Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce, Chennai
Experience
Seasoned hospitality leader with over 17 years of global experience driving excellence in Food & Beverage and Hotel Operations across premier brands such as Marriott International, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, The Park, and Hyatt. Recognized for delivering strategic growth, operational innovation, and exceptional guest experiences through visionary leadership and a results-driven approach.
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