Park Hyatt Chennai welcomes back Kumar Shobhan as General Manager

Park Hyatt Chennai has appointed Kumar Shobhan as the new General Manager. Shobhan's connection with Park Hyatt Chennai dates back to February 2014, when he joined as Executive Assistant Manager before later being promoted to Director of Operations in April 2015.

Shobhan expresses his enthusiasm for returning to Chennai, stating, “I am excited to come back to Chennai, a city that has played an important role in my career. I am eagerly looking forward to working closely with the winning team at Park Hyatt Chennai to further enhance the guest and colleague experience.”

Prior to this role, Shobhan served as General Manager at Hyatt Regency Kolkata. His journey in hospitality began after graduating from the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) Goa, where he started his career as an F&B associate at Hyatt Regency Delhi.

Over the years, he developed his skills and rose to the position of Director of Food & Beverage, with a brief stint outside the Hyatt family before realising that Hyatt is where he truly belongs. His first General Manager role was in his hometown of Lucknow, where he successfully opened a Hyatt Regency in 2017.

With nearly 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Shobhan has contributed significantly to the success and growth of various hotels within the Hyatt family. He has been involved in pre-opening hotels, renovation projects, and food & beverage initiatives across multiple locations. Reflecting on his career at Hyatt, Shobhan notes, “Growing with the brand year on year” as a highlight.