What industry professionals have to say about us.
“Jayanth is a consummate professional. He takes his work very seriously and ensures that every piece of work meets his exacting standards. He’s an outstanding pre-opening manager, who takes a holistic perspective to his work. I have worked with him in a live situation, where he manages the entire technical services processes through pre-opening and launch. I have also worked with him where he helped to create technical service standards and also created a digital program for the entire pre-opening process including budgeting, people, tasks, schedule and time management. I was very pleased with his work.
From a personal perspective, Jayanth combines several attributes. He is straight forward and honest. He’s integrity has always impressed me. He has a great manner. He inspires trust and I have no hesitation in recommending him.”
Iqbal Jumabhoy
Chief Executive Officer
Edge Capital Pte. Ltd.
“Relying on a flawed assumption – that Ops inputs to BOH Designs at -12 months is timely – is not only costly but hugely disruptive. Fact is, most Hotel Architects are not Operations Experts and yet, we often find Developers allowing hotel construction to proceed prior to 100% Plans Sign-off by Ops Team.
Jayanth, a colleague for 4 years, is about the future. He has all what it takes, far as ‘perfect planning’ goes, to deliver exacting results and in a most professional and gentlemanly manner. Jayanth’s invaluable experience in both the Design and Operating quadrants allows him to not overstep but rather find balance in crafting optimal solutions. His mantra – get in early and before the harm is done – fits exactly what every Hotel Developer should be insisting on and with Jayanth’s firm stance, good judgement and balanced approach, the ill-effects of leaving Ops decisions till later will no longer rear its ugly head. Maybe then, we will all better enjoy the experience of delivering hotels, as they should be. Fire-fighting at Hotel Pre-Opening is and should not be accepted as a norm, but a cancer, and we should all expect more.”
Matthew Lai
Vice President – West Coast Projects
PEAK, a member of Great Eagle Group
“All the time that I have worked with Jayanth he has consistently shown dedication, loyalty and passionate approach to his work for creating operational excellence while at the same time very much aware of the financial implications of decisions.”
Bill Black
Co-Founder and Director
Silver Needle Hospitality
“CUSTOMER, COMPLIANCE, COST and CASH
Soumitra is an executive with a substantial business acumen and extensive experience in addressing critical situations that arise in the hotel industry.
His expertise in Hotel Management Agreement & Strategic Alliances negotiations along with establishing excellent relationships with owning companies in particular; is well respected by hotel owners, industry colleagues and team members at the corporate and hotel level.
As a core member of the Movenpick Hotels and Resorts Area Management Team he launched several programs to fine tuning multiple Business Processes. They ranged from robust Business Plan Development to accurate Forecasting & Cash Management. He introduced and oversaw tactical programs related to Self-Audit, Audit and Compliance towards ensuring faultless Internal, Statutory and Tax Audits.”
Andreas Mattmuller
Former Chief Operating Officer
Movenpick Hotels; Middle East, Asia & Africa
“Corporate Governance is concerned with holding the balance between economic and social goals and between individual and communal goals. The corporate governance framework is there to encourage the efficient use of resources and equally to require accountability for the stewardship of those resources. The aim is to align as nearly as possible the interests of individuals, corporations and society”
(Sir Adrian Cadbury in ‘Global Corporate Governance Forum’, World Bank, 2000)
I am pleased to quote the above from Sir Adrian Cadbury as this translates very well to Soumitra’ s professional temperament.”
Josef Kufer
Former General Manager
The Grand Hyatt Mumbai
“Jayanth has an excellent combination of experience, expertise and personality. Decades of experience in the industry across geographies lends him the high credibility that he rightly deserves. From opening new hotel properties to turning around or improving existing ones, he has the relevant background to deliver. He is very diligent, detailed & conscientious – I can certainly vouch for that! He is a ‘trooper’, always aiming to challenge himself and deliver over & beyond. I enjoyed working with Jayanth and wish him the very best.”