MIAMI, FL (TIP): Four Seasons, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, has appointed Indian American technocrat Sudhakar Veluru as the company’s new Executive Vice President and Chief Information Technology Officer (CITO).
An Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur graduate, Veluru will join Four Seasons Executive Leadership Team reporting to Alejandro Reynal, President and CEO, Four Seasons. He will be based at Four Seasons corporate office in Miami, the company announced Monday, March 25.
“I am thrilled to join Four Seasons, an iconic brand renowned for its unwavering dedication to innovation and excellence,” says Veluru. “I look forward to joining a talented team of experienced leaders from around the world. Together, we will spearhead technological and IT advancements that will elevate the guest and resident experience and continue to build the critical foundations and capabilities needed to shape Four Seasons future.”
“We are excited to welcome Sudhakar at this important time in Four Seasons information technology transformation,” says Reynal. “Sudhakar’s extensive experience in technology and IT innovation will be instrumental in shaping our digital-first future, further enhancing the guest, resident and employee experience across our growing global portfolio of luxury properties.”
With an impressive career spanning over two decades, Veluru brings a wealth of experience and expertise in driving digital and information technology transformation initiatives within the hospitality and technology sectors, according to a company release.
Veluru’s appointment underscores Four Seasons commitment to modernizing and strengthening its capabilities to further develop a single view of guests and residents while deepening foundational support functions across the company globally, it said.
Prior to joining Four Seasons, Veluru served as the Chief Technology Officer at MGM Resorts International, where he led groundbreaking digital transformation work enabling seamless access to e-commerce, customer loyalty programs and casino games across mobile and online platforms.
Before his tenure at MGM, Sudhakar held several senior leadership roles at The Walt Disney Company, where he delivered innovative technology solutions and products for various functions including MyMagic+, FP+/MagicBands, ShopDisney, CruiseLines, and Vacation Club.
Veluru holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Arizona State University and a master’s degree in technology (MTech) from the IIT in Kanpur, India. He is a certified Enterprise Architect (SCJEA – Sun Certified Java Enterprise Architect) and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Four Seasons opened its first hotel in 1961. Currently it operates 129 hotels and resorts, and 53 residential properties in major city centers and resort destinations in 47 countries with more than 50 projects under planning or development.