The Heart Behind the Hospitality - Bakul Pednekar Returns to Lead People & Culture at Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru

Bengaluru, April 23, 2025:

With a legacy of nurturing from within and a soul steeped in service, Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru proudly announces the homecoming of Bakul Pednekar as its Director of People & Culture. A seasoned leader, a cultural custodian, and an empathetic visionary, Bakul returns to India bearing the warmth of global experience and a promise to redefine luxury hospitality through people-first excellence.

From Mumbai to the Serengeti: A Legacy of Leadership

Bakul's Four Seasons journey began humbly in 2007, in stewarding operations at the brand’s Mumbai outpost. From these early steps, he carved a career marked by quiet brilliance and intentional leadership. Over nearly two decades, he held strategic People & Culture roles across Four Seasons landmarks - from the idyllic Maldives resorts of Landaa Giraavaru and Kuda Huraa to the majestic Serengeti Safari Lodge.

At every destination, Bakul wove the brand’s timeless values - empathy, integrity, inclusiveness, and heartfelt service - into the very fabric of the workplace.

Culture as Craftsmanship

More than a title, Bakul embodies the soul of Four Seasons. His leadership is artisanal in approach and human in spirit, creating workplaces that don’t just function, but flourish. Known for empowering multicultural teams, curating thoughtful learning journeys, and driving well-being with intention, Bakul has left an indelible mark - from oceanside villas to savannah sanctuaries.

A Return with Resonance

Bakul’s return to India is more than geographic - it is emotional, symbolic, and visionary. At Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru, he now leads the People & Culture function with a focus on shaping experiences that resonate far beyond the workplace. His aim? To foster a new generation of hospitality leaders, anchored in care, authenticity, and global finesse.

At Four Seasons, service doesn’t begin at the front desk. It begins in the corridors where people are nurtured, empowered, and deeply respected. In Bakul Pednekar, the brand finds not just a director - but a storyteller, a steward, and a soul.