Umesh Vaidya

About Umesh Vaidya

Hospitality Executive | Servant Leader | 30+ Years of ExperiencePassionate about hospitality and committed to excellence, I bring over 30 years of hands-on experience in the hospitality industry, including leadership roles across hotel operations, financials, and strategic development. I thrive in service-driven environments and believe in empowering teams through a servant leadership approach.My expertise spans:Financial ManagementRevenue Optimization & Strong ProfitabilityF & B OperationsNew Hotel Openings & RenovationsHospitality Strategy & Management Company FormationI’ve successfully led new hotel launches and large-scale renovations, while also playing a pivotal role in the formation of management companies—building robust frameworks for revenue, operations, finance, and accounting.Academically, I hold a MBA Degree in Business Management, Accounting, and Economics from Mumbai University, complemented by certifications from Cornell University in Hospitality Management, Financial Management, Revenue Management, and F&B Management.I love what I do, and I’m driven by a mission to deliver exceptional guest experiences and strong profitability while fostering high-performance hospitality cultures.

Experience

1. Regional Vice President

   Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions

   Oct 2025 — Present

Education

• Cornell University

  Master Certificates in Hospitality Mgmt, Revenue Mgmt, Financial Mgmt and F&B Mgmt, Hospitality/Revenue/Financial Management/F&B Management

• University of Mumbai

  Master’s Degree, MBA - Business Management, Accounting and Economics

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Business Management, Accounting, Economics