Bengaluru, July 2026: The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore is pleased to announce the appointment of Ketan Shetty as Director of Catering Sales. With over a decade of experience in catering sales, MICE, and commercial strategy, Ketan brings a strong foundation in hospitality leadership to this role.

In his new position, Ketan will lead the hotel’s catering, group and MICE business, working closely with the sales, culinary, and events teams. He will focus on strengthening the hotel’s catering portfolio while delivering thoughtfully curated experiences for guests and clients.

Prior to joining The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore, Ketan led the reactive sales function at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, managing key business segments including MICE and medical conferences. He has also held roles at JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru, The Leela Palace Bengaluru, Sofitel Mumbai BKC, and Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport, where he built expertise across business development, key account management, event strategy, and revenue planning.

“I am honoured to join The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore and look forward to contributing to a hotel renowned for its commitment to excellence. I am excited to work alongside various teams at the hotel to build meaningful client relationships and create memorable events that reflect the distinctive standards of the brand.”

Ketan Shetty, Director of Catering Sales, The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore,

 “Ketan brings a strong commercial foundation and a thoughtful, relationship-led approach to business development. Having worked in Bengaluru previously, he returns with valuable knowledge of the market and an understanding of the city’s evolving events landscape. We are delighted to welcome him to The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore and are confident that his experience and leadership will further strengthen our MICE business.”

Reuben Kataria, General Manager, The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore,

His appointment reflects The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore’s continued commitment to strengthening its leadership team with professionals who bring expertise, market insight, and a shared passion for delivering exceptional experiences.