Hyatt Welcomes S. Vidyashankar as Regional VP-Human Resources
Hyatt Appoints S. Vidyashankar as Regional Vice President of Human Resources - India & Southwest Asia.
By SOH Edit Team
Hyatt has announced the appointment of S. Vidyashankar as Regional Vice President of Human Resources for India and Southwest Asia. In this role, Vidyashankar will lead the company’s people strategy across the region, supporting Hyatt’s continued growth and expanding operational footprint.
With over 23 years of experience in hospitality human resources, including more than two decades with Hyatt, Vidyashankar brings deep expertise in building high-performing teams and strong organizational cultures. His long-standing association with the company provides him with a strong understanding of Hyatt’s purpose, values, and business priorities.
S. Vidyashankar, Regional Vice President of Human Resources for India and Southwest Asia, Hyatt.
Strategic Focus and Responsibilities
In his new position, Vidyashankar will work closely with regional and hotel leadership teams to strengthen leadership capability, develop talent pipelines, and foster a culture aligned with Hyatt’s brand ethos. His focus will be on creating consistent, future-ready people practices that enable teams to thrive as the business evolves.
Prior to this appointment, Vidyashankar served as Area Director of Human Resources, overseeing the HR function for 18 hotels across six states. In this capacity, he partnered with General Managers and hotel HR and Training teams to further enhance people practices and drive alignment across the portfolio.
Career Background
Throughout his career at Hyatt, Vidyashankar has held several leadership roles across multiple properties in India. His experience spans multi-location HR leadership, hotel pre-openings and transitions, talent management, stakeholder engagement, statutory compliance, trade union negotiations, and industrial relations.
Vidyashankar holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, specialising in Human Resources and Marketing, from SIES College of Management Studies, Nerul, and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the University of Mumbai.
