Namrata Sharma Named Rising Women Leader in Hospitality at the Indian Hospitality Excellence Awards 2024
With a distinguished career spanning over a decade, Namrata Sharma has earned a reputation for revolutionizing hospitality operations through visionary leadership and forward-thinking HR strategies centered around people.
The Indian Hospitality Excellence Awards 2024 celebrated the industry's most dynamic leaders. Namrata Sharma, Director of Operations at The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, Hyderabad, was recognized as the Rising Women Leader in Hospitality. This prestigious honor highlights her exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and dedication to hotel operations and human resource management excellence.
With an illustrious career spanning over a decade, Namrata Sharma has built a reputation for transforming hospitality operations through people-centric leadership and innovative HR strategies. She recently transitioned into her role as Director of Operations at The Leela Hyderabad after serving as Area Director of Human Resources, where she played a pivotal role in talent development, recruitment strategies, and organizational culture building.
Her expertise in talent acquisition, competency mapping, employee engagement, and payroll administration has been instrumental in shaping high-performing teams across the hospitality sector. Prior to joining The Leela, she held leadership positions at GreenPark Hotels, Marriott Hotels, The Park Hotels, and Taj Hotels, consistently driving operational excellence and strategic human resource initiatives.
Namrata's success is backed by her strong academic foundation, including professional development programs in Strategic Leadership and Human Capital Management from Cornell University. Her ability to navigate complex operational challenges while fostering an empowering workplace culture has made her a role model for aspiring women leaders in the industry.
As a forward-thinking leader, she emphasizes people-driven hospitality, ensuring that team members feel valued, motivated, and aligned with the organization's goals. Her vision extends beyond traditional HR functions, integrating business strategy, service excellence, and operational efficiency to create memorable guest experiences.
Congratulations to Namrata Sharma on this well-deserved recognition!
Meela Seenarain
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