Rosetta Hospitality has appointed Sundeep Shenava as Group Vice President of Human Capital, strengthening its leadership team as the organisation continues to develop its people and organisational capabilities.
Based in Bengaluru, Sundeep brings more than three decades of experience in human capital leadership across hospitality, real estate and allied industries. His career includes senior positions with Royal Orchid Hotels, Mantri Developers and MRG Hospitality, along with earlier experience with The Taj and Oberoi groups.
To Lead Group Human Capital Strategy
In his new role, Sundeep will lead Rosetta Hospitality’s Human Capital function, with responsibility for talent acquisition, payroll governance, performance management and employee lifecycle management.
His mandate will also cover incentive and reward frameworks and organisational capability building. While his primary focus will be Rosetta Hospitality, he will extend strategic Human Capital leadership across the group’s real estate vertical, Ferns Estates and Developers.
Brings More Than Three Decades of Human Capital Experience
Sundeep brings over 30 years of experience across human resources and organisational leadership.
His career has included senior positions with Royal Orchid Hotels, Mantri Developers and MRG Hospitality, following earlier associations with The Taj and Oberoi groups.
His experience spans hospitality, real estate and allied sectors, giving him exposure to different organisational structures and people management environments.
Experience Across Leading Hospitality Groups
A significant part of Sundeep’s career was spent with The Leela, where he led the Human Resources team at The Leela Palace Bengaluru.
He also played an instrumental role in establishing Human Capital frameworks for The Leela’s properties in Kovalam, Udaipur and Chennai. These assignments provided experience in building people systems and supporting organisational development across multiple properties.
Sundeep is a law graduate and holds professional qualifications in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations and Training & Development.
Focus on Talent and Organisational Capability
At Rosetta Hospitality, Sundeep will oversee key Human Capital functions covering recruitment, performance management, employee development, rewards and organisational capability.
His role will also involve developing scalable people practices and strengthening frameworks that support the organisation’s expansion across its hospitality and allied businesses.
Management Welcomes the Appointment
Commenting on the appointment, Jai Sreedhar, Joint Managing Director & CEO, Rosetta Hospitality, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Sundeep to Rosetta Hospitality. As we continue to grow across hospitality and allied businesses, building a strong people-first organisation remains central to our long-term vision. Sundeep brings an exceptional depth of experience in creating high-performing teams, strengthening organisational culture and establishing robust Human Capital frameworks. We look forward to his leadership as we continue to invest in our people and build a future-ready organisation.”
The appointment comes as Rosetta Hospitality continues to strengthen its leadership team and institutionalise key business functions to support its longer-term expansion.
Sundeep Shenava on His Appointment
Sharing his thoughts on the new role, Sundeep Shenava said:
“I am excited to join Rosetta Hospitality at such an important phase of its growth. The organisation’s focus on creating meaningful experiences extends beyond its guests to its people, making it a compelling opportunity to contribute to. I look forward to nurturing talent, building scalable people practices, and supporting the Group’s continued growth across its diverse businesses.”
Strengthening Human Capital Leadership
Sundeep’s appointment adds extensive Human Capital leadership experience to Rosetta Hospitality as the organisation enters its next phase of growth.
His background across hospitality and real estate, together with his experience in developing people frameworks and organisational capabilities, will support the group’s efforts to attract, develop and retain talent.
Supporting Long-Term Organisational Growth
Under Sundeep’s leadership, the Human Capital function will focus on strengthening people practices across Rosetta Hospitality while supporting the wider group’s strategic requirements.
His responsibilities across talent acquisition, performance management, rewards, employee lifecycle management and organisational capability will form part of the group’s broader approach to building a scalable organisation for long-term growth.
