Introducing

Upendra Dattatraya Kulkarni

Co-Founder & DirectorHCS Global Corp

DLC Member Pune Chapter

Upendra is a consummate first-generation hotelier and entrepreneur with more than 2 decades of experience and has won many accolades in the hospitality industry. Climbing the career ladder Upendra worked for some of the best multinational upscale hotel brands in England and India. He is a recipient of the Hospitality Young Achiever’s Award, Hospitality Rising Star Entrepreneur Award & IHC Best Hospitality Professional Award. Upendra is a postgraduate in Hospitality Business Management and has vast experience in opening Hospitality Assets.
Apart from his business, he enjoys being a volunteer for a couple of non-profit organizations. His interests are theatre and martial arts.
Upendra is an amateur athlete who enjoys cycling, bike riding and trekking. He is currently learning to play musical instruments Trumpet and Bugel.

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Expertise

Entrepreneurship

Hospitality Management

Hotels

Food & Beverage

Franchising

Hospitality Consulting

Experience

Co-Founder & Director
HCS Global Corp Ltd.
Apr 2019-Present .
Mentor
Koala Hospitalyst
Apr 2019- Oct 2020 . 1 Years 7 Months
General Manager- West
Spree Hospitality
Jul 2012- Jan 2016 . 3 Years 7 Months

Associations

Skäl International Pune

Ahmednagar Backstage Artist's Association

Academic details

University:

BTEC Edexcel London

Degree:

Higher National Diploma

Specialization:

Higher National Diploma

Year:

2004

University:

IHMES International Hotel School Isle of Man

Degree:

Post Graduate

Specialization:

Hospitality and Business Management

Year:

2004

University:

Savitribai Phule Pune University Savitribai Phule Pune University

Degree:

Bachelor of Hotel Management & Catering Technology

Specialization:

Hotel Management

Year:

2002

Achievements

Outstanding Contribution Felicitation.- IPHA
2020
Young Achiever's Award-AHPW of India
2019
Rising Star Entrepreneur of The Year-Hotelier's Summit by IDE
2017
General Manager of the Year- Hotelier India
2013
IHC Best Hospitality Professional
2022

Social Cause

Director Youth Services & Chairman Young Generation

Served as an active member and Director Youth Services & Chairman Young Generation 2014-15 for Rotary Club of Porvorim Goa

Young Skål Director & Treasurer - Skål International Official

Treasurer Skål International Pune (452) for 2021-22 Young Skål Director Skål International Pune (452) for 2020-22 Member Skål International Pune (452) 2091-20 Member Skål International Goa (691) 2013 -2015 Skål International was founded in 1934, It is the only professional organization promoting global Tourism & Hospitality and friendship, embracing all sectors of the industry.