Vaishak Seetharam Dattani

About Vaishak Seetharam Dattani

Extremely optimistic and high-energy leader, known for his meticulous attention to detail, empathy, & strong ethical values, with a remarkable ability to connect emotionally with people.In 20••••10, Vaishak worked at Abad Hotels, Turtle on the Beach, & several hotels in the South for a brief period.His story with Marriott started in 2010 when he joined as a Bell Desk Associate at the Goa Marriott Resort & Spa, a year after graduating from VLB Janakiammal College in Coimbatore.He soon became Rooms Controller, managing Virtual Concierge with 98% PM & earning Associate of the Year in 2011. His next role was as a Front Office Executive at Courtyard by Marriott in Chennai, building his skills, which led to an appointment as Duty Manager at the Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Center.His expertise in Guest Voice got him to be promoted as the Front Desk Manager at JW Marriott, Bengaluru. He was then elevated to Assistant Front Office Manager & Front Office Manager. Under his leadership, department achieved an impressive K+ Balanced scorecard in 2019, & he was awarded Front Office Manager of the Year by BW Hotelier. This success took him to Sri Lanka as the Rooms Division Manager at the country’s first Sheraton Resort.From April 2022 to July 2024, Vaishak was in charge of Service Excellence at Aster DM Healthcare, overseeing hospitals in Kerala & managing Aster Labs and Retail across India.Post this,as a Deputy GM for South at Converge within CoWrks, he led initiatives to enhance tenant experiences at Brookefield Properties in Bengaluru & Chennai. He played a key role in improving amenities, orchestrating impactful events & integrating cutting-edge technology to create exceptional environments for tenants.He now serves as AGM for Service Excellence at Aster UAE and is responsible for 5 Hospitals within Dubai.In Sri Lanka, Vaishak embarked on his first Shores to Pinnacle expedition, cycling 1,311 kilometers in 10 days to raise funds for the Government Cancer Hospital, Gaining widespread recognition.He then did Shores to Pinnacle 2.0 in 2022 and took a break to volunteer with Rising Star Outreach of India, an NGO supported by Marriott. During this time, he went on an epic cross-country ride of kilometers on his 1965 Jawa, visiting associates of 50 Marriott hotels to raise awareness about fundraising.His dedication to community service continued with Shores to Pinnacle 3.0, a hitchhiking journey from Singapore to Sikkim covering 10 countries and 8 northeastern states, raising awareness for Ventricular Septal Defect.AP

Experience

1. Agm Service Excellence

   Aster Hospitals Uae

   Nov 2025 — Present · AE

Education

• Okinawa University

  Trainer Course in Emotional Intelligence and Ikigai, Rewiring the brain to convert Sympathy to Empathy and Compassion

• VLB Janakiammal College of Arts and Science

  B.Sc, Hotel Management & Catering Science

  2006 — 2009

• St.Michaels Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School

  High School & Higher Secondary, Computer Science

  1992 — 2006