Bhaskar Gajapathy Joins Renaissance Bengaluru as HR Director

Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel has announced the appointment of Bhaskar Gajapathy as Director of Human Resources, marking a significant addition to its leadership team. With this move, the luxury hospitality brand reinforces its focus on people-centric practices, strong workplace culture, and talent-driven growth in an increasingly competitive hospitality market.

Bhaskar Gajapathy brings with him rich and diverse experience in human resources management within the hospitality sector. Known for his strategic approach to HR, he has successfully led initiatives across talent acquisition, employee engagement, learning and development, industrial relations, and organizational effectiveness. His appointment comes at a time when the hospitality industry is placing renewed emphasis on workforce stability, service excellence, and leadership capability building.

In his new role at Renaissance Bengaluru, Bhaskar will be responsible for driving the hotel’s overall HR strategy, aligning people practices with business objectives, and fostering a high-performance culture. A key focus area will be strengthening employee experience, enhancing leadership pipelines, and supporting the hotel’s commitment to Marriott International’s global people standards and values. He will also play a critical role in nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace while ensuring compliance with statutory and organizational requirements.

Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel, part of the Marriott International portfolio, is known for its premium guest experiences, innovative service offerings, and strong employer brand. The addition of Bhaskar Gajapathy to the leadership team is expected to further elevate HR processes and reinforce the hotel’s position as a preferred employer in the hospitality industry.

Speaking on the appointment, the leadership expressed confidence that Bhaskar’s expertise and people-first mindset will contribute significantly to building a motivated workforce and sustaining service excellence. His experience in managing large teams and driving cultural transformation is expected to support the hotel’s long-term growth and operational excellence.

This appointment reflects a broader trend in the hospitality sector, where organizations are strengthening HR leadership to address evolving workforce expectations, skill development needs, and employee well-being priorities.