Madhav Anand Sharma is a renowned researcher, certified corporate trainer, and facilitator in the hospitality domain. His career reflects a strong blend of academic excellence, corporate exposure, and thought leadership in hospitality operations and soft skills training.
Academic and Research Contributions:
- Authored high-impact research papers in reputed international journals.
- Holds three patents in hospitality-related innovations.
- Editor-in-Chief of the departmental magazine Hospitality Buzz.
Certifications & Awards:
- Certified Corporate Trainer (CCT), awarded Gold Medal and Best Performer for the 2024–25 cohort.
- Best Researcher Award, International Conference, IHM Bhopal (Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India).
- Award for bridging the gap between industry and academia.
- Recognized for efforts in establishing international academic and industry collaborations.
- Gold Medal for outstanding performance in the CCT examination.
Industry Experience:
- Associated with premium brands such as Taj (TMTP), Star Connect, and I-Digital (on Apple’s payroll).
- External quality auditor and trainer for brands including Tanishq, Bluemoon Retails, and I-Digital.
- Developed SOPs and training modules integrating hospitality practices in corporate settings.
Courses & Expertise Areas:
- Industrial Connect
- Emotional Intelligence
- Corporate Image Consultancy
- Soft Skills & Impression Management
Notable Achievements:
- Instrumental in positioning Manav Rachna’s branding at AAHAR, Asia’s largest B2B hospitality fair.
- Key coordinator at the 12th Knowledge Summit and 21st Annual Chef Awards in collaboration with the Indian Culinary Forum.
- Successfully led the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HTMi Switzerland, a globally ranked hospitality institute.
Professional Affiliations:
- Youngest member of the Global Sustainable Alliance.
- Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for value addition from industry and global academic tie-ups.