The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts Celebrates The Next Generation Of Luxury Leaders - Leela Leadership Development Programme - Class Of 2024

• The latest batch of 27 management trainees is poised to assume their new roles as Assistant Managers, with 52% of the graduates being women

India, August 5, 2024: The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts proudly celebrated the graduating Class of 2024 of the Leela Leadership Development Programme (LLDP) with a grand ceremony at The Leela Palace New Delhi. This significant gathering was attended by notable dignitaries, including Shri Amitabh Kant – G20 Sherpa India, who delivered the keynote address, Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash, Icons of India by The Leela and other industry stalwarts, as well as the proud parents of the graduates.

Leela Leadership Development Programme (LLDP), is a tailored Management Training programme developed in partnership with Indian School of Hospitality (ISH) in alliance with Les Roches. Launched in May 2022, the programme has been designed to identify and groom the finest talent in the hospitality industry, shaping them into the luxury leaders of tomorrow.

“One of the core strengths of any successful hospitality brand lies in its people. At The Leela, we recognize that nurturing talent and leadership is pivotal to maintaining our position at the forefront of luxury hospitality,” “We are extremely proud of the Class of 2024 graduates. This milestone is a celebration to their journey, hard work and dedication, embodying the essence of Indian hospitality. These young leaders now join us as Assistant Managers, ready to contribute significantly as they carry forward our rich legacy guided by our ethos – Atithi Devo Bhava.”

Anuraag Bhatnagar, Chief Executive Officer, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts

The Class of 2024, consisting of 27 management trainees, completed a rigorous 15-month programme featuring a world-class curriculum tailored to the hospitality industry's needs and luxury consumer expectations. This curriculum included functional training, knowledge acquisition, skill development and behavioural aspects through a blend of classroom sessions and on-the-job training with global hospitality competencies.

“LLDP is not merely a training programme; it is a strategic initiative aimed at identifying and grooming the best talent in the industry to become the luxury leaders of tomorrow. This initiative aligns perfectly with our broader employee acquisition and retention strategy,” “By investing in our employees' development, we ensure that we not only attract top talent from the industry but also retain it by providing clear, progressive career paths.”

Isha Goyal, Senior Vice President & Head – Human Resources

The LLDP graduates, are poised to take on significant leadership roles in the future. Their progress symbolizes the transformative impact of LLDP, reinforcing The Leela's commitment to developing top-tier talent internally.

To qualify for the LLDP, candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in hospitality, a year of experience in a luxury hotel, excellent communication skills and demonstrable leadership potential. Upon completion, they are fast-tracked into managerial roles, with a clear pathway to becoming General Managers or other senior positions within 12-13 years.

Applications for the next batch, LLDP Class of 2026, are now open. This programme is available to both internal and external candidates who meet the criteria, promoting employee development and fast-tracking their growth into future Managers and General Managers within The Leela.

To know more, visit https://www.theleela.com/careers

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