Profile

Yagna Prathap Chandra Sekaran

General Manager Operations
Golden Sands Hotels LLC

Yagna Prathap is a Certified Hotel Asset Manager (CHAM) and a senior Hospitality Executive with 26+ years of global experience across Asset Management, development, operations, renovations, and pre-openings. He has successfully negotiated and executed branded residence agreements, HMA's and JVA's for Nakheel and opened several hotels for both Nakheel and Emaar. Currently, with Golden Sands Hotels (ARENCO), Yagna oversees asset management for a portfolio of 18 branded hotels, 5,456 keys, and over 90 F&B venues across the UAE and Oman, partnering with top-tier international brands including Accor, Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and Taj. Holding a Master’s in Strategic Project Management, Yagna delivers an end-to-end, owner-centric perspective focused on maximizing asset value and long-term performance.