Ojas A. Vagal Appointed Multi-Property Director of Human Resources at Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center, Marriott Executive Apartments Bengaluru UB City, and The Artiste Kochi – A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Bengaluru, 26th May 2025: Ojas A. Vagal has been appointed as the Multi-Property Director of Human Resources at Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center, Marriott Executive Apartments UB City, and The Artiste, Kochi – a Tribute Portfolio Hotel.

With over 19 years of extensive experience in human resources management, learning & development, and hotel operations, Ojas brings a rich blend of strategic insight and people-centric leadership to his new role. He will be responsible for steering the full spectrum of HR and talent development functions across the three hotels, playing a pivotal role in shaping a highly engaged, motivated, and future-ready workforce.

Prior to this appointment, Ojas served as Director of Human Resources at The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore, and Assistant Director of People & Culture at Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru at Embassy ONE, where he successfully led initiatives in recruitment, performance management, succession planning, employee engagement, training, and policy development.

Renowned for his strong interpersonal skills, creative thinking, and ability to nurture high-performing teams, Ojas will now provide strategic leadership in key areas such as compensation management, training and development, staff relations, and retention strategies across the Marriott multi-property cluster.

 “We are delighted to welcome Ojas to this multi-property leadership role. His extensive background in luxury hospitality, deep-rooted understanding of people practices, and unwavering commitment to associate development make him a valuable asset to our team. I am confident that under his stewardship, our HR function will continue to evolve and empower our people to deliver exceptional guest experiences.”

Sanjay Gupta, Multi-property General Manager

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