Скачать или смотреть BTL Ep 02 | The C-Suite Roadmap: Nikhil Sharma's Strategic Rise to Radisson MD

In Episode 02 of Beyond The Lobby, Nikhil Sharma, Managing Director and COO of Radisson Hotel Group - South Asia, shares his extraordinary journey from starting at the very bottom to leading one of the world's most recognised hospitality brands. What makes his story remarkable is not just the position he holds today, but the bold choices and leaps of faith that shaped his path.

From joining Lemon Tree in its infancy, where the startup environment gave him rare, multidisciplinary exposure at a young age, to leading the turnaround of Ginger, scaling Wyndham to 75 hotels, and now driving Radisson's expansion across 20+ cities, Nikhil's journey is a masterclass in passion, hard work, and resilience.

In just two decades, he has achieved a level of success that few professionals in the hospitality industry, or any other industry, ever reach.

Key Quote: "There's no secret recipe or secret sauce to it. At the end of the day, two words, passion and hard work, and the resilience to carry on are extremely important."

00:00-5:24 | Introduction
5:25-7:25 | Early Life & Education
7:26-9:56 | Key to Achieving Exceptional Career Growth
9:57-13:33 | Career Foundation, Mentors & Early Influences
13:34-16:19 | The Bold Leap: Leaving Taj for Lemon Tree and Building From the Ground Up
16:20-19:17 | Scaling to COO: The Lemon Tree Explosion
19:17-22:47 | New Learnings and Transition to Ginger (IHCL/Tata Group)
22:47-23:45 | Devising a Turnaround Strategy for Ginger
23:46-25:25 | Growth vs. Guest Experience: Finding the Balance
25:26-27:42 | Betting on Franchising: Transition to Wyndham Hotels
27:43-30:30 | Growing Wyndham to 75 Hotels
30:31-33:00 | Nikhil's Recipe for Leadership Success
33:01-34:32 | Why Radisson Was the Natural Next Step
34:33-36:40 | Key Cultural Lessons
36:41-37:48 | Radisson's Push Into Tier 2 & 3 Cities
37:49-40:26 | From Park Inn to Collection: The Radisson Portfolio
40:26-43:25 | Market Trends: Midscale vs. Luxury
43:26-47:50 | Radisson's Vision & Priorities and Their Alignment with the MD's Role
47:51-50:43 | Principle of Adaptability & Leadership
50:44-52:33 | Quick Wins vs. Long-Term Goals
52:34-56:49 | Industry Shifts: Diversity, Inclusion & The New Hospitality Workforce
56:50-1:00:04 | Bridging the Education–Industry Gap
1:00:05-1:03:45 | Rise of Indian Global Leaders
1:03:46-1:08:00 | Tackling the Skilling Crisis
1:08:01-1:08:59 | Expected Rise of the Gig Economy in Hotels
1:08:59-1:15:20 | Rapid Fire



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