Vikas Sharma serves as the dynamic Group Chief Executive Officer of Encalm Hospitality, a pioneering force dedicated to redefining the landscape of airport hospitality through exceptional, high-end, and personalized experiences. With an illustrious career spanning over 25 years, Mr. Sharma has successfully navigated the complexities of the luxury hospitality industry across both domestic and international markets.
Mr. Vikas Sharma is a visionary leader renowned for setting new benchmarks in professionalism and service excellence, and his strategic foresight and innovative approach continue to propel Encalm Hospitality toward sustainable growth and long-term market leadership. Deeply committed to exploring uncharted territories, he blends deep industry insight with a future-focused mindset to drive transformation and elevate airport standards across the board. He champions cross-functional collaboration, emphasizing the value of teamwork, meticulous strategic planning, and clear communication as the core pillars of business excellence.
Throughout his career, Mr. Sharma’s outstanding contributions to luxury hospitality and service innovation have been recognized with prestigious global and domestic accolades. Most notably, he has been honored with the PATWA Gold Award for Excellence in Airport Hospitality Services (India), celebrating his pioneering leadership in the aviation hospitality ecosystem. His prior management excellence has also been decorated with the General Manager of the Year (2019) award by HOSI in association with Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, alongside the Leadership Excellence Award (2019) from Marriott Hotels.
Before taking the helm at Encalm Hospitality, Mr. Sharma established a distinguished portfolio of senior leadership roles across premier international and domestic luxury hotel chains. His executive trajectory includes tenures as General Manager at Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, Director of Operations at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, and Director of Food & Beverage at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. He also honed his foundational expertise in premium guest experiences through core operational roles with elite brands such as The Oberoi Group, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, and Trident Hotels.
An alumnus of the international circuit, Mr. Sharma holds a Master of Business Administration from the esteemed INSEAD, complementing his foundational bachelor’s degree from the Institute of Hotel Management, Gwalior. Outside the boardroom, he is an avid follower of cricket and badminton and enjoys spending his leisure time reading. He strongly believes in maintaining a balanced, holistic lifestyle as the definitive key to sustaining personal well-being alongside rigorous professional effectiveness.
