Vishal is a charismatic and innovative leader with 25+ years of experience in the Hospitality industry in the Middle East, Central Asia and India. He is a pre-opening and hotel conversion specialist. In his role as the General Manager, he was responsible for opening 8 properties. He is best known for creating signature methodologies, processes and workflows that are de facto standards for the Hyatt Place hotels in the Middle East.

He is an empathetic leader who is passionate about the growth & development of his team. His leadership was recognized by Gallup when he won the Global Gallup Manager of the Year award in 2016, among 80,000 global participants.