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Satish Kumar

Researcher · DISC type Cs
Sr Director - People & Culture, Accor India & South Asia at Accor
📍 Gurgaon, Haryana, India

As Sr. Director of People & Culture at Accor for India & South Asia, Satish Kumar is a strategic HR leader with over two decades of experience. An ISB alumnus and graduate of Mangalore University, he oversees HR for thousands of employees, focusing on organizational transformation and talent development. Colleagues describe him as empathetic, strategic, and passionate.

Outside of work, Satish is passionate about sharing knowledge and has spoken at events like TEDxISH. He enjoys a variety of personal interests, including writing, reading, watching movies, and exploring new destinations. This reflects a deep appreciation for storytelling, learning, and new experiences which complements his hospitality career.

He is the recipient of multiple awards, including the Accor Global Golden Bernache Award for Service Excellence and recognition as one of Jombays India HR 40 under 40.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Sr Director - People & Culture, Accor India & South Asia
Job Level
Senior
Location
Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Personality Overview

How Satish shows up

Cost Conscious
Process Focused
Soft Communicator

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much.

Priorities

Topics Satish cares about

Homegrown Leadership
He has championed a strategic shift at Accor, successfully developing local talent to the point where 100% of Indian general managers are homegrown.
Future of Hospitality
Actively discusses the need to reshape hospitality education, emphasizing skills like emotional intelligence and resilience to attract the next generation of talent.
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Career

Work history

7-2020
Sr Director - People & Culture, Accor India & South Asia
Accor
1-2017 - 6-2020
Director of Learning and Talent Development, India & South Asia
Accor
2-2012 - 12-2016
Regional Manager - Learning and Talent Development
Accor
10-2006 - 11-2010
Training manager
ITC Hotels
7-2005 - 9-2006
Training Manager
Sarovar Hotels & Resorts
In the press

Media appearances

BHW IHA 2025 | Satish Kumar, Senior Director – Talent & Culture, Accor India & South Asia. Featured in YouTube
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Accor appoints Satish Kumar as Senior Director Talent & Culture, India & South Asia. Featured in PeopleMatters Global
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Education
1996 - 1999
Bachelor of Hotel Management
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Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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