Greater Noida, India – May 2026: Crowne Plaza Greater Noida is pleased to announce the appointments of Yogesh Sharma as Executive Housekeeper and Shailesh Kaushik as Learning & Development Manager. These strategic additions to the leadership team reinforce the hotel’s commitment to operational excellence, world-class hospitality, and employee development.

Yogesh Sharma – Executive Housekeeper

Yogesh Sharma joins Crowne Plaza Greater Noida with over 17 years of extensive experience in housekeeping and hospitality operations. Beginning his career as a Housekeeping Associate at The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata, he has steadily progressed through renowned brands including Trident Bandra Kurla, Jaypee Greens Golf & Spa Resort, Marriott International, IHG Hotels & Resorts and Taj Group of Hotels.

At Le Méridien Kochi, his previous role as Executive Housekeeper, Yogesh was instrumental in enhancing guest satisfaction, optimizing departmental processes, and mentoring large housekeeping teams. He is particularly known for his pre-opening expertise, having successfully established housekeeping operations and systems in several properties from the ground up.

“Yogesh’s proven track record and leadership in housekeeping will be invaluable as we continue to uphold Crowne Plaza Greater Noida’s high standards of guest service and operational excellence,” 

Sharad K Upadhyay, General Manager, Crowne Plaza Greater Noida.

Shailesh Kaushik – Learning & Development Manager

Shailesh Kaushik brings over 8 years of focused experience in Learning & Development, with a strong emphasis on employee training, team capability building, and organizational growth. Previously associated with Baskin Robbins India, he led L&D initiatives for more than 330 stores across North India, significantly improving service quality, employee engagement, and operational efficiency.

Shailesh has also contributed to Cinepolis India Pvt. Ltd. as Regional Trainer – South India, and Cafe Coffee Day, focusing on leadership development, talent training, and process enhancement. A graduate of the Institute of Hotel Management, Jaipur, he has further strengthened his credentials with certifications in Food Safety (FOSTAC) and Soft Skills Training.

“Shailesh’s passion for building high-performing teams and enhancing learning culture will strengthen our organizational capabilities and further elevate the guest experience,” 

 Sharad K Upadhyay, General Manager.