Kumar Shobhan Appointed GM of Hyatt Regency Lucknow

KUMAR SHOBHAN is the General Manager of Hyatt Regency Lucknow. Shobhan has spent more than 17 years in the hospitality industry in a number of remarkable roles – from Food & Beverage to Rooms and Spa and Catering.

A people-centric professional, Shobhan has acquired a deep knowledge of diverse aspects of hotel management and has gained experience in dealing with different cultural backgrounds while working in the UAE (Dubai), and across India. However, his true passion remains with Food &Beverage operations.

Shobhan started his career in August 2000 as a Food &Beverage associate at Hyatt Regency Delhi. After a brief stint outside Hyatt, he returned to serve the hotel brand again in December 2006. A year later, he was promoted to Director - Food & Beverage at Hyatt Regency Delhi. Following that, Shobhan went on to hold similar operational roles with Hyatt in various Indian cities before moving to Lucknow in 2017.

An analytical thinker, Shobhan knows how to lead and inspire his team. Having worked in the industry in different positions over the years, he has grasped a notable hold over the nuances of the hospitality sector. He also possesses the knack of managing negotiations, forecasting and revenue management, crisis management, and various other operation services. The present assignment at Hyatt Regency Lucknow, which is also his hometown, is a dream-come-true for him, as he looks forward to a daily dose of excitement and fun. Above all, he enjoys to the many challenges of opening a new hotel and of building a motivated and dedicated team who will help him to introduce the Hyatt brand to the fabled city of Lucknow.