R.S. DHARMENDRA

R.S. Dharmendra

Senior Vice President – Hospitality & Tourism, Sona Valliappa Group

R.S.Dharmendra (born July 4, 1974) is a distinguished Indian business executive, currently serving as the Senior Vice President – Hospitality & Tourism, Sona Valliappa Group and previously was the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Gigu Hospitality Private Limited. A native of Bangalore, India, Dharmendra completed his early education at St. Joseph’s Indian High School and pursued higher studies at Christ College, laying a strong foundation for his future career in the hospitality industry. Dharmendra began his professional journey in sales, demonstrating his prowess as a hardcore sales professional with notable stints at Eureka Forbes, where he sold vacuum machines, and later at Dalal Street Journal. His transition into the hospitality sector saw him taking on significant leadership roles. As the Deputy General Manager (DGM) at Kempfort, he successfully managed Toys Kemp, a prominent chain of toy stores across India, for five years.