Pune, Nov 17th: Conrad Pune is delighted to announce the appointments of Pallavi Patnaik as Learning & Development Manager and Khushboo Sharma as Assistant Human Resources Manager. These strategic additions reinforce the hotel’s commitment to fostering a culture of learning, growth, and people-centric excellence hallmarks of the Hilton brand.
With over 15 years of experience, Pallavi Patnaik brings extensive expertise in training and human resources across renowned hospitality brands. She will lead Conrad Pune’s learning and development initiatives, designing, delivering, and evaluating strategies that empower team members to grow, lead, and excel. A native of Bhubaneswar, Odisha, and an alumnus of WGSHA, Manipal, Pallavi began her career as a Management Trainee at ITC Gardenia, Bengaluru, and has contributed to leading hospitality chains including Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks, Novotel Kochi Infopark, ibis Kochi City Centre, and Hyatt Centric Sector 17 Chandigarh (pre-opening). Most recently, she served as Cluster Learning & Development Manager for ibis New Delhi Aerocity, ibis Gurgaon Golf Course Road, and ibis Jaipur City Centre.
“I am thrilled to rejoin the Hilton family and contribute to Conrad Pune’s legacy of excellence. My focus will be on nurturing a learning culture that empowers team members to grow, lead, and deliver exceptional guest experiences in true Hilton spirit,” said Pallavi Patnaik.
Joining her is Khushboo Sharma, who brings over 10 years of experience and will oversee key HR initiatives, fostering engagement, inclusion, and alignment with Hilton’s people-first philosophy. A Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur alumna, Khushboo began her career with The Oberoi Gurgaon as a Training Assistant and has since worked with reputed brands such as The Roseate New Delhi, Hyatt Centric Chandigarh (pre-opening), JW Marriott (pre-opening), and most recently, Grand Hyatt Mumbai, where she served as Assistant Human Resources Manager.
“I’m excited to join the Conrad Pune family and contribute to a workplace that celebrates people, passion, and purpose,” shared Khushboo Sharma.
With Pallavi and Khushboo on board, Conrad Pune continues to strengthen its position as a workplace where people and performance thrive together, embodying Hilton’s promise to be the most hospitable company in the world.