Gandhinagar:  The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts recently announced the promotion and appointment of Vikas Sood  as the General Manager of The Leela Gandhinagar and Mahatma Mandir Convention & Exhibition Centre managed by The Leela.

A seasoned and versatile hospitality professional with a career spanning close to two decades, Vikas has worked with brands like Taj, Hyatt, Accor, Marriott. Over the years, he has sharpened his skills in managing a diverse team of people and has championed operational excellence. With a strong commitment to pursue excellence, his attention to detail and meticulous diligence sets him apart from the rest.

 Vikas joined Mahatma Mandir Convention & Exhibition Centre managed by The Leela in 2019 as Director of  Operations and later was overlooking Operations for the hotel and convention center complex. Vikas was given independent charge as General Manager for The Leela Gandhinagar and Mahatma Mandir Convention & Exhibition Centre managed by The Leela from March 2023

Welcoming Mr. Vikas Sood  to his new role, Mr. Anuraag Bhatnagar, Chief Operating Officer, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, said, “It is with immense pleasure that I welcome Vikas to his new role at The Leela Gandhinagar and Mahatma Mandir Convention & Exhibition Centre managed by The Leela. His ability to make astute decisions and create a supportive environment for his team members is what makes him a good leader and an experienced professional. We are very confident that Vikas’s comprehensive knowledge of hotel operations will help us serve our guests better and take the guest experience at the hotel to the next level.”

Vikas Sood  holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from Delhi University and is an alumni of I.H.M, Ahmedabad where he pursued his Hotel schooling. Vikas in his personal capacity has a keen interest in Economics, science and technology.

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