With nearly two decades of experience in hospitality finance, Vishal Sharma brings strong expertise in financial strategy, business planning, performance management, budgeting and forecasting, financial governance, compliance and cost optimisation. His experience spans the financial and operational aspects of hotel businesses, with a strong focus on driving efficiency, profitability and sustainable business performance.
Vishal has built his career with leading hospitality brands including The Oberoi Group, Zuri Hotels & Resorts, Four Points by Sheraton, Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Selina Hospitality. His professional journey has progressed through diverse finance leadership roles, culminating in his most recent position as Country Finance Director for Australia and Thailand at Selina Hospitality.
Known for his strategic approach, commercial acumen and strong financial discipline, Vishal has consistently contributed to strengthening financial controls, optimising costs and enhancing operational efficiencies. His career highlights include supporting the successful conversion of Alila to Hyatt, facilitating GST system implementation across Hyatt India Hotels and contributing a strong GOP flow-through against budget through effective cost management.
As Director of Finance at Novotel New Delhi City Centre, Vishal will bring his extensive hospitality finance expertise, collaborative leadership style and performance-driven approach to strengthening financial management and supporting the hotel’s continued business growth. A firm believer in developing people alongside processes, he brings a leadership philosophy centred on accountability, teamwork and building high-performing finance functions.
Adding to this, Saumitra Chaturvedi, General Manager, said, “Vishal brings a thoughtful and grounded approach to hospitality finance, with a clear understanding of both people and business. His balanced approach and clarity in decision-making will be a valuable addition to our leadership team, and I am confident he will make a meaningful contribution to the hotel.”
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