Mr. Sudha Kumar is the Chairman of Pioneer and Trinity College of Hotel Management, Hyderabad. He has been in this hospitality industry training students for over two decades and started his career by studying at IIHM. He also worked at the Department of Andhra Pradesh as a Joint Director and as a Director for the National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management(NITIM). His special interests are in establishing cloud kitchens for star hotels as well.

Pioneer Institute of Hotel Management

What is your philosophy of leadership?

“To have the humility, courage, and insight to admit that they can benefit from the expertise of others”

I believe in being the type of leader who is ‘Transformational’. Someone who seeks to motivate and inspire team members/colleagues. To influence others and create something that transforms the processes and the organization. 

How do you strategize about the key programs of your school?

“Constantly upgrading our programs to be relevant to the current market requirements”

We stay abreast with the latest upcoming trends that will give our students an edge in the competitive job market. It is very important to be nimble in this regard to provide the most relevant learning to our students. For marketing, we rely largely on the quality of our programs to do the bulk of the talking. Regular marketing activities also play an important part to create visibility.

How does the curriculum of your institute ensure the best practice of industry?

“Curriculum that rejuvenates knowledge, imparts skill and deepens the understanding of what makes businesses successful”

PIHM provides a strong base of hospitality fundamentals that can be easily adopted by the students when they are appointed in any hotel brand. PIHM strives to develop a passion for every student in the hospitality sector. Inculcate Our Indian philosophy of ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’

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Any insights into how your university could welcome students of different backgrounds?

“An environment that energizes the students and faculty to coexist in a vibrant socio-cultural setting”

The university provides an equal learning opportunity. Based on the economic status the Govt. of Telangana sanctions Rs 35000/- as fee reimbursement. 

What do you think your responsibilities to the University and the students are?

“Providing quality and relevant education to the maximum number of learners”

Our role is to provide total, integrated, and trans-cultural quality education to our students. We aim to be the global brand in value education and nurturing talent. The University’s role is to prescribe the curriculum, issue teaching schedules, and conducting examinations.

What has been your vision for the university? 

“To become a trustworthy academic institution in hospitality domain”

When we started PIHM, the focus was to give placements in the hospitality sector and prepare the student suitable for any service Industry. Over a period of time, student’s mindsets are changing according to the employment market. 

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How do you tend to establish a healthy environment in your institute? 

“Strict compliance of university norms and partnering the university professors in all activities”

We establish good relationships with students and parents. Focus on clear communication, maintain transparency in all academic and financial matters, and develop an environment of trust, belief, and faith.