Hyderabad, 15 September 2026: The Leela Hyderabad has announced the appointment of Mehek Sharma as Head of Marketing & Communications, marking her first engagement in the hospitality sector. With experience spanning brand building, digital initiatives, campaign planning, and experiential projects, Mehek joins the hotel focused on strengthening its presence across the luxury, lifestyle, culinary, and travel landscape.
In her new role, Mehek will lead the hotel’s marketing and communications mandate, overseeing brand positioning, digital presence, strategic partnerships, guest engagement and experiential initiatives. She will work towards strengthening the hotel’s visibility across key luxury and lifestyle platforms while creating relevant touchpoints for today’s discerning traveller.
Commenting on the appointment, Rahul Sharma, General Manager, The Leela Hyderabad, said, “We are pleased to welcome Mehek to The Leela Hyderabad. Her experience across diverse sectors, along with her understanding of evolving consumer and digital trends, will bring a fresh perspective to our brand. We look forward to her leadership in shaping distinctive experiences and meaningful connections with our guests and wider audiences.”
Sharing her thoughts on the appointment, Mehek Sharma, Head of Marketing & Communications, The Leela Hyderabad, said, “I am excited to begin my journey in hospitality with The Leela Hyderabad, a brand with a strong legacy of creating thoughtful and memorable experiences. This role presents an opportunity to bring together my experience in storytelling, creative thinking and audience engagement with the world of luxury hospitality. I look forward to building meaningful collaborations and creating experiences that resonate with both our guests and the wider community.”
With an approach rooted in creativity, storytelling and informed decision-making, Mehek will contribute to shaping the hotel’s evolving narrative while fostering stronger connections with its audiences.
About The Leela
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is India’s only institutionally owned and managed pure-play luxury hospitality company. The Leela owns, operates, manages and develops luxury hotels and resorts under, “The Leela” brand which was ranked as #1 among the world’s best hospitality brands in 2020 and 2021, and among the world’s top three hospitality brands in 2023 and 2024, by Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards Surveys. The company operates thirteen properties across key Indian business and leisure destinations, celebrating each hotel through its location, art, culture, and cuisine with bespoke services, celebratory rituals, and immersive experiences. Promoted by private equity funds managed and/or advised by affiliates of Brookfield Asset Management Ltd., The Leela is committed to providing guests luxury experiences with premier accommodation, exclusivity and personalized service, inspired by the ethos of Indian hospitality.
