Leela Hyderabad GM Rajesh Gopalakrishnan Inspires Students With Hospitality Insights
At IHM Hyderabad, Rajesh Gopalakrishnan urges students to embrace leadership, adaptability and passion as keys to success in the hospitality sector
Rajesh Gopalakrishnan, General Manager of The Leela Hyderabad, addressed students at the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) Hyderabad, sharing insights on leadership, career growth, and opportunities in the hospitality sector.
He underlined the importance of leadership, collaboration, adaptability to technology, and customer-centric thinking, advising students to remain patient in their career journey, seize available opportunities, and stay committed for long-term success.
Comparing hospitality to high-energy professions, Gopalakrishnan said, “This industry is our version of flying supersonic jets—fast, demanding, exhilarating, and unmatched in the experiences it creates. And just like the Air Force, it calls for young talent to rise to the challenge.”
The session concluded with an interactive discussion, where he emphasized that true hospitality combines timeless values with innovation, and the industry’s future lies in adaptable and committed young professionals.