Leading From the Front!

With more than two decades experience, Madhav Sehgal is a senior hospitality professional with expertise in leadership, entrepreneurial and networking skills coupled with astute business acumen and a proven track record of consistent delivery of core strategy and objectives. He is presently GM of Leela Palace Bangalore. With experience in multiple cities across India and a strong understanding of all micro-markets, holds equitable relationships in all segments while always ensuring the highest level of transparency and earning trust from all sources. Currently has led Leela Palace Bangalore to a rank of 1 of 6 in both ARI and RGI. He has always been leveraging segments and identifying opportunities in the highly dynamic and evolving market scenarios. Sharmila Chand in talk with him finds he is known for empowering and mentoring individuals on an ongoing basis and believing in leading by example.

- Sharmila Chand

Madhav Sehgal, General Manager, The Leela Palace, Bengaluru

What is the USP of your property?

The Leela Palace Bengaluru has been ranked 10 among the top 10 city hotels in Asia for 2019 by Travel + Leisure. The Garden City's only Palatial Hotel travels back into the rich heritage of India, the 7-acre property combines an exterior inspired by the splendor of the Mysore Palace with lavish interiors.

Ride in luxury with BMW transfers that reassure safety under Suraksha by The Leela Hotel is ideal for long stays: suites have a kitchenette, living room, spacious closet space, ISO 22000 certification for food handling. It offers experience of unique and signature service, curated personally by the Butlers assigned.

Green initiatives the hotel has taken?

In our aim to create luxurious experiences for our guests, we consciously believe that it is of utmost importance to act responsibly and respectfully towards the environment. We do this through green, building management systems, our focus on improving indoor air quality and our commitment towards global net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. We are working towards creating renewable energy solutions and use LED lighting and conserving water using low flow equipment. 

Sustainable processes in your property?