He moves from Hyatt Regency Chandigarh, in the same capacity, to enhance the culinary experience at the Pune hotel

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

Thakur started his hospitality journey with the Marriott Hotels, under the HOT program 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 was evident throughout his career in brands like The Ritz Carlton and The Address Hotels + Resorts as well as Westin, Sheraton, Le Méridien and Four Points.

Thakur has worked in key Indian cities like Mumbai, Gurgaon, Ahmedabad and Chandigarh, in addition to international markets like Dubai, Doha, and Urumqi (China). Known for his drive and a keen eye-for-details, he will focus on strengthening the food strategies of the hotel, while overseeing the launch of various contemporary F&B concepts.

In his spare time, Thakur enjoys discovering new trails as an exploring motorbike rider and traveling.