Upendra Dattatraya Kulkarni

Experienced first‑generation hotelier and entrepreneur with two decades in hospitality, having worked with international upscale hotel brands in the UK and India and repeatedly involved in opening hospitality assets. dellaleaders+1

Co‑founder and director of hospitality consulting and management ventures — leading HCS Global Corp (consulting, F&B concept launches, audits, franchising and training) and co‑founder/director of Aegis Hospitality Private Limited. hcsglobalcorp+1

Active in industry networks, awards and professional associations — recipient of hospitality awards (Hospitality Young Achiever, Hospitality Rising Star Entrepreneur, IHC Best Hospitality Professional), member of Skål International and participant in leadership/volunteer roles (Rotary, DLC Pune). hcsglobalcorp+2

Public communicator on hospitality trends and technology; quoted on hospitality technology, sustainability and the future of guest experience, and produces a hospitality-focused podcast. hospitalitybizindia+1