Jawahar Shantharaj

Jawahar Shantharaj has a strong background in human resources and talent development, with experience working in various leadership roles in the hospitality industry. Jawahar is currently the Head Corporate Human Resources at HMH - Hospitality Management Holding. Before that, they worked as a Business Partner at Inspirace, where they focused on people excellence and branding service quality. Prior to that, Jawahar held positions such as Cluster Director of Talent Development at Grand Millennium Dubai and Corporate Head of HR & Talent Development at The Leela Raviz Kovalam and Raviz Hotels & Resorts. Jawahar also served as the Head of Human Resources & Training at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and as Complex Training Manager at both Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Marriott International. Additionally, they worked as the Head of Learning and Development at Universal Hotels and Resorts Inc. and as the Head of Learning & Development at Hilton Hotels & Resorts. Throughout their career, Jawahar Shantharaj has demonstrated a commitment to driving people excellence and maximizing business success through effective human resources strategies.

Jawahar Shantharaj's education history includes a degree in Tourism & Hospitality from Madurai Kamaraj University. Jawahar attended this university from 1996 to 1998. Prior to that, they studied Hotel Management at IHMCT & AN, from 1988 to 1991, earning a degree in DHMCT. In addition to their formal education, they also hold a certification as a Certified Psychometric Test Professional from CAMI. The specific month and year in which they obtained this certification were not provided.