Srinath Achar is the Dean, Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism at Sigma University and a Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE) from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute. 

With over 34 years of experience across luxury hospitality, international operations, entrepreneurship, and academia, he brings a unique blend of industry expertise and academic leadership.

His work focuses on bridging practical hospitality skills with emerging domains such as artificial intelligence and sustainable food entrepreneurship. 

He is committed to developing industry-ready professionals through innovation-driven education and strong industry–academia integration.

Srinath Achar specializes in food and beverage operations, restaurant startups, and hospitality education, with expertise in curriculum development, food entrepreneurship, cost optimization, and leadership training. 

He also focuses on AI applications in hospitality, sustainable practices, and large-scale event operations, contributing to skill development and innovation in the hospitality sector.