Meenkashi Prabhakar has recently taken on the role of director-human resources at The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel & Residences. She will play a pivotal role in human resources, strategically leading and implementing a comprehensive HR approach across the group.
With a career spanning more than three decades, Prabhakar has held positions with prominent brands such as The Oberoi New Delhi, Radisson Hotel Worldwide, Grand Hyatt Delhi, Sita World Travel, and Kuoni. Throughout her career, Prabhakar has been instrumental in driving the implementation of HR policy formulations.
Prior to joining The Leela Family, Prabhakar was associated with Hyatt Regency as its director-HR for over six years, which also marks the longest stint in her professional journey. Prior to Hyatt, she was working with MBD Group as its corporate-head HR.
Her expertise lies in optimising work efficiency with strategies such as piece-rate wages, and reducing overtime. She has also excelled in planning, leading, directing, developing and coordinating the policies, activities, and personnel of the HR department. Her focus has been on ensuring legal compliance and the effective implementation of the organisation’s mission and talent strategy.
She started her professional career with ITC Hotels in 1992, joining the company as its senior personal assistant. After four years, she then moved to The Oberoi Group as its HRD Coordinator.
Prabhakar holds an MSc in psychology, along with a diploma in personnel management and industrial relations.