Sai Kumar Putla Nominated for HCP Human Resources Award 2026 – The People’s Choice for Hospitality Excellence
Sai Kumar Putla, Director of People & Culture at Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach, is nominated for the HCP Human Resources Award 2026.
Hcp Bureau 
The hospitality industry’s people-centric leaders are being recognised as nominations open for the HCP Human Resources Award 2026 – The People’s Choice for Hospitality Excellence. Among this year’s distinguished nominees is Sai Kumar Putla, Director of People & Culture at Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach & The Bheemili Resort, whose leadership continues to shape progressive and performance-driven workplace cultures.
With close to nine years of multi-brand hospitality experience, Sai Kumar Putla has established himself as a strategic HR professional with a strong people-first philosophy. His career journey spans globally recognised hospitality brands including Accor, Marriott International, ITC Hotels, and The Den, where he has contributed across pre-opening projects, large-scale HR operations, and organisational transformation initiatives.
Currently leading the People & Culture function at Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach & The Bheemili Resort, Sai Kumar oversees comprehensive HR operations across two prominent properties. His responsibilities include workforce planning, leadership development, employee engagement, compliance governance, performance management, and organisational development, ensuring alignment between business goals and human capital strategies.
An MBA in Human Resources & Marketing, Sai Kumar combines strategic insight with hands-on operational expertise. Known for building inclusive, resilient, and high-performing teams, he has played a key role in strengthening employee relations, enhancing talent pipelines, and driving digital HR systems that support sustainable business growth.
His professional contributions have earned recognition at national and brand-level platforms. In 2025, he was named National Winner – Head of Human Resources at the 9th BW Hotelier Indian Hospitality Awards. He was also recognised as Resilient Talent & Culture Manager at the 11th Accor India Talent & Culture Meet. These honours underline his ability to lead with integrity, adaptability, and a deep commitment to people development.
The HCP Human Resources Award 2026 – The People’s Choice for Hospitality Excellence celebrates HR leaders who go beyond policies to create meaningful impact through culture, leadership, and people empowerment. Sai Kumar Putla’s nomination reflects his continued contribution to shaping future-ready hospitality workplaces driven by trust, engagement, and excellence.
