The Leela Bhartiya City Bengaluru Strengthens Leadership with Two Key Appointments

The Leela Bhartiya City Bengaluru, Hotel Conventions Residences has announced two strategic additions to its management team—Uma Mahesh Rao as Executive Housekeeper and Siddharth Khurana as Front Office Manager. Both leaders bring decades of luxury hospitality experience and are set to enhance the hotel’s commitment to thoughtful service and world-class standards.

Uma Mahesh Rao joins with over 20 years of experience across marquee properties including The Orchid Mumbai, The Westin Mumbai Garden City, and JW Marriott Mumbai. Recognised as Hotelier of the Year – Best Housekeeper (2018), he now leads housekeeping and laundry operations, reinforcing The Leela’s legacy of service excellence.

Siddharth Khurana brings deep expertise in front office and guest services, having served across Hyatt Hotels in Gurgaon, Amritsar, New Delhi, and Ludhiana. Known for driving guest loyalty and service innovation, he will oversee front office operations with a focus on MICE, corporate travel, and luxury experiences. “We are delighted to welcome Uma Mahesh and Siddharth to our leadership team at The Leela Bhartiya City Bengaluru, Hotel Conventions Residences. Both bring with them a wealth of experience and proven expertise in their respective domains. Their passion for hospitality and commitment to excellence align perfectly with our brand ethos, and we are confident they will play a pivotal role in strengthening our guest experience and service standards,” said Virender Razdan, General Manager, The Leela Bhartiya City Bengaluru, Hotel Conventions Residences.