Four Seasons appoints Sudhakar Veluru as the company's new executive vice president and chief information technology officer. Veluru will join Four Seasons executive leadership team reporting to President and CEO Alejandro Reynal. Sudhakar will be based at the Four Seasons corporate office in Miami.
"We are excited to welcome Sudhakar at this important time in Four Seasons' information technology transformation," Reynal said in a statement. "Sudhakar's extensive experience in technology and IT innovation will be instrumental in shaping our digital-first future, further enhancing the guest, resident and employee experience across our growing global portfolio of luxury properties."
With a career spanning over two decades, Veluru has experience and expertise in driving digital and information technology transformation initiatives within the hospitality and technology sectors. Veluru's appointment underscores Four Seasons' commitment to modernizing and strengthening its capabilities to further develop a single-view of guests and residents while deepening foundational support functions across the company globally.
"I am thrilled to join Four Seasons, an iconic brand renowned for its unwavering dedication to innovation and excellence," Veluru said. "I look forward to joining a talented team of experienced leaders from around the world. Together, we will spearhead technological and IT advancements that will elevate the guest and resident experience and continue to build the critical foundations and capabilities needed to shape Four Seasons' future."
Prior to joining Four Seasons, Veluru served as the chief technology officer at MGM Resorts International, where he led digital transformation work enabling seamless access to e-commerce, customer loyalty programs and casino games across mobile and online platforms. Before his tenure at MGM, Veluru held several senior leadership roles at The Walt Disney Company, where he delivered innovative technology solutions and products for various functions including MyMagic+, FP+/MagicBands, ShopDisney, CruiseLines and Vacation Club.