BENGALURU, OCTOBER 2026: The Leela Palace Bengaluru has appointed Sheric Dorairaj as Director of Spa and Wellness, bringing over 15 years of experience in luxury hospitality, spa and wellness to the role. In her new position, Sheric will lead the hotel’s spa and wellness offering, with a focus on strengthening The Leela Spa as a destination for holistic and integrated wellbeing.

Sheric brings extensive experience across luxury hotel operations, spa management, wellness, beauty and guest experiences. She most recently served as Director of Spa at The Ritz-Carlton Bengaluru, where she led the spa operations and spearheaded new wellness experiences. She was also appointed to lead the APAC Luxury Spa Advisory Council for South Asia with Marriott International.

Prior to this, Sheric held key spa leadership positions with IHCL’s Taj Hotels, including Spa Manager at The Taj West End Bengaluru, Taj MG Road Bengaluru and Taj’s Selections – Blue Diamond, Pune. Her experience across leading luxury hospitality brands has given her a strong understanding of spa operations, wellness programming, team leadership, and creating personalised guest experiences.

Sheric has been recognised for her contribution to the wellness and hospitality industry, including being named National Award Winner – Head of Spa 2024 by BW Hotelier and recognised among the Top 5 Spa Leaders 2024 by Hotelier India. She has also been associated with World Wellness Weekend and serves as an Ambassador for Digital Detox Day, advocating for mindful living and a healthier relationship with technology.

“I am truly delighted to begin this new chapter at The Leela Palace Bengaluru. Our vision is to thoughtfully reimagine The Leela Spa as a destination for holistic wellbeing, bringing together the wisdom of traditional wellness practices with contemporary fitness, alternative therapies and integrated wellness experiences, rooted in the philosophy of Aujasya. We want to create a distinctive environment where ancient knowledge, modern science and technology come together seamlessly, enabling every guest to discover a more balanced, energised and meaningful approach to personal wellbeing. I am excited about the journey ahead and the opportunity to create a new benchmark for integrated wellness in Bengaluru.”

Sheric Dorairaj, Director of Spa and Wellness, The Leela Palace Bengaluru

At The Leela Palace Bengaluru, Sheric will focus on evolving the spa and wellness offering through a combination of traditional wellness practices, contemporary fitness, alternative therapies and integrated wellbeing experiences, anchored in the philosophy of Aujasya.