Karan Thakur will focus on strengthening the food strategies of the hotel while overseeing the launch of various contemporary F&B concepts

Hyatt Regency Pune Hotel & Residences has appointed Karan Thakur as Executive Chef. He brings 14 years of diverse experience in the hospitality industry. He moves to Hyatt Regency Pune from Hyatt Regency Chandigarh, in the same capacity, to enhance the culinary experience at the hotel.

Thakur started his hospitality journey with the Marriott Hotels, under the HOT programme at JW Marriott, Renaissance and MEA in Mumbai soon after he completed his Culinary Arts in 2005 from IHM, Aurangabad. His passion for good food and creating experiential events are visible throughout his career spanning luxury brands like The Ritz Carlton and The Address Hotels plus Resorts as well as Westin, Sheraton, Le Méridien and Four Points. Karan has worked in some key cities in the Indian subcontinent like Mumbai, Gurgaon, Ahmedabad and Chandigarh, in addition to international markets like Dubai, Doha and Urumqi (China). Known for his humility, drive and a keen eye-for-details, Thakur will focus on strengthening the food strategies of the hotel, while overseeing the launch of various contemporary F&B concepts.