Hyatt Regency Chennai has appointed Shranoth Suresh as Director of Sales, bringing more than 15 years of experience across hospitality, sales and marketing, and commercial leadership. A Chennai native, Suresh returns to the city after building his career across leading international hospitality brands.
In his new role, Suresh will lead the hotel’s sales strategy, strengthen key business partnerships and support revenue and business growth. His experience across ITC Hotels, Hilton, Marriott and Renaissance Bengaluru brings exposure to multiple hospitality environments and commercial functions.
This move reflects Hyatt’s continued expansion, aligning with hospitality leadership updates.
Shranoth Suresh Takes Charge of Sales
As Director of Sales, Suresh will spearhead Hyatt Regency Chennai’s sales initiatives, with a focus on strengthening existing partnerships and developing new business opportunities. His responsibilities will include supporting the hotel’s commercial growth and enhancing its presence within the Chennai market.
His return to his hometown also brings local market familiarity to a career developed across different hospitality brands and operating environments.
Career Across Leading Hospitality Brands
Before joining Hyatt Regency Chennai, Suresh held a key sales and commercial leadership position at Renaissance Bengaluru. His tenure there added to his experience in developing business and managing commercial priorities within a major hospitality operation.
Earlier in his career, Suresh worked with ITC Hotels, Hilton and Marriott. These associations have given him exposure to different hospitality brands and markets, contributing to a broad understanding of sales, marketing and commercial leadership.
Across these roles, his career has remained closely connected to business development, relationship management and hotel commercial performance.
Focus on Partnerships and Business Growth
Suresh’s new mandate at Hyatt Regency Chennai includes strengthening key partnerships and driving business growth. He will work towards building on the hotel’s existing market presence while identifying opportunities across its business segments.
His approach to hospitality is also centred on people and relationships. Suresh views the industry as being shaped by the experiences created through everyday interactions, placing importance on building strong teams and maintaining lasting relationships with guests and business partners.
Recognition for Performance
One of Suresh’s career highlights came in 2024, when he earned a place in the President’s Circle. The recognition reflects a notable achievement during his professional career and forms part of his track record in hospitality sales and commercial leadership.
His experience across multiple global hospitality companies has also given him exposure to different organisational cultures and approaches to hotel business development.
Education and Professional Development
Suresh holds an MBA and a Post Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management from HTMi, Sorenberg, Switzerland. His academic background combines business management with specialised hospitality education, complementing his professional experience in sales and commercial functions.
The combination of formal management education and more than 15 years in hospitality provides a foundation for his current responsibility at Hyatt Regency Chennai.
Leadership Beyond the Workplace
Outside hospitality, Suresh is a sports enthusiast with a particular interest in cycling. He credits the activity with teaching him discipline, patience and perspective.
His personal motto, “Work hard but work smart,” reflects an approach that combines sustained effort with a focus on working efficiently.
Strengthening Hyatt Regency Chennai’s Commercial Leadership
Suresh’s appointment brings extensive hospitality sales and commercial experience to Hyatt Regency Chennai. His career across ITC Hotels, Hilton, Marriott and Renaissance Bengaluru has covered different hospitality environments and leadership responsibilities.
As Director of Sales, he will focus on strengthening partnerships, developing business opportunities and supporting the hotel’s continued commercial growth. His connection to Chennai adds another dimension as he returns to the city in a senior leadership role.
