Sachidanand Shetty

An Experienced Entertainment & Hospitality Leader driving Business Expansion, Revenue Growth, Operational Excellence, Facilities Management in addition to delivering Exceptional Customer Experiences in the Entertainment Industry with an illustrious career of more than three decades in learning to leadership roles. I'm very passionate about bridging technology to create impactful digital products and experiences. My core competencies include Business development, P&L management, Operations, Food & Beverage, Revenue management, Menu planning and Cost management, Event management, Project / Pre-opening management, Facilities management, Vendor management, Liaisoning, Collaborative work ethics, Saas, ERP execution and upgrades.

Business Development - Taskmaster Pvt. Ltd - India

(2025-08)

• Contributing to the Business Development as the next disruptor in the Aggregator based business.
• Instrumental in developing the SOP's, Digital Sales Channels including ERP to enhance the revenues budgeted for the fiscal year.

Business Development Lead - CONNPLEX Cinemas Ltd - India

(2024-02 - 2025-02)

• Spearheading the Overall Business Development with a top line of ₹ 52 Crores through a Complete Franchise Business Module.
• Adept in Business Analysis leading Operations and support functions such as IT, Marketing, Engineering, F&B Sales, Facility Management ensuring Organizational Growth and Optimizing Operational Excellence.

Vice President Operations and Business Development - Carnival Films Pvt. Ltd - Pan India

(2021-12 - 2023-07)

• Led a multi skilled cross functional team as their Vice President Operations and Business Development to overlook the daily Operations of 65 properties on a Pan India Level.
• Accountable for the Complete P&L of ₹252 Crores and an overall profitable EBIDTA.

Vice President Operations / Business Head - Mukta A2 Cinemas Ltd - India

(2014-08 - 2021-09)

• Designated as their Vice President Operations, drove the business transformation and growth strategies for overall Expansion in a Start Up Organization from a single property to 25 properties across India.
• Scaled up the Top-line to ₹ 100 Crores and a profitable Ebidta of 15% focussing exclusively on Tier 2 & 3 properties.
• Promoted to Business Head from the position of Vice President Operations on account of achieving the preset goals.

General Manager - Inox Leisure Ltd - India

(2012-05 - 2014-08)

• Managed a diverse portfolio as the General Manager handling Operations, F&B and Pre-Opening (Set Up) coordinating with multiple cross functional teams contributing to the Overall Top line and Expansion plans.
• Spearheaded the Pan India Food and Beverages Revenues which contributed to 24% (₹ 1709 Cr).
• Collaborated with the Senior Management to identify project goals, establish timelines and define resource allocation whilst ensuring Guest Delight and positive feedback.
• Led the Technology Digitization across all units in India.

Regional Manager Operations - Mukta A2 Cinemas Ltd, Mukta Arts Ltd - Gujarat, India

(2011-08 - 2012-04)

• As their Regional Manager Operations, i've spearheaded the Complete Strategy and expansion of the Start Up Venture under the Supervision of the COO.
• Led the complete F&B portfolio and optimized the complete support for the launch of the first two properties in Gujarat.
• Implemented effective hiring and Operational Strategies to meet the Business Expansion goals.

Manager - Cinema Operations - ADAG (BIG Cinemas) eka Adlabs Films Pvt. Ltd - India

Manager - Cinema Operations - Cinemax India Ltd - India

Entrepreneur in F&B - Convergys India Pvt. Ltd - India

F&B Associate - Costa Cruises Pvt. Ltd - Italy

F&B Apprentice - Taj President, IHCL - India

Front Office Associate - Tunga Paradise Hotel - India

Diploma - Hotel Management - INDIA INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTRE (1999)

Diploma - Hotel Management - SAVOY CATERING COLLEGE (1999)

Higher Secondary Education - RIZVI COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, COMMERCE AND ARTS, Bandra (West) (1995)

Senior Secondary Education - ST. BLAISE HIGH SCHOOL, Andheri (West) (1993)