A distinguished name in the Indian hospitality scene, Prashant Issar’s journey began at the Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, where he helmed the Apollo Bar and The Rendezvous. Growing up in Taj culture, he moved to London where he honed his leadership and innovative spirit. While in London, he made significant contributions to the launches of esteemed venues in Knightsbridge, Soho, Piccadilly, and Chelsea. His dedication to excellence was further exemplified by his tenure managing the Michelin-starred Amaya. Working alongside the legendary Camelia Panjabi, he expanded his knowledge of Indian culinary arts and hospitality.

With an insightful vision of India’s untapped entrepreneurial potential, Prashant returned to his homeland to lead renowned brands such as Hakkasan and Yauatcha. His magnum opus in the realm of hospitality came with the creation of Ishaara under the banner of Stratix Hospitality, which offers a diverse menu featuring food from across regions and is distinguished by its predominantly hearing and speech-impaired service staff.

Now, as Director of Bellona Hospitality, Prashant continues to champion progressive and novel concepts, cementing his reputation as a visionary in the industry. An alumnus of IHM Mumbai, and with an MBA in entrepreneurship from the esteemed Henley Business School, Prashant’s educational background is as illustrious as his career. Beyond the confines of his profession, he’s known to inspire and lead. With invitations to educational institutions across India, the US, and Germany, he has enlightened audiences as a speaker and has taken the TEDx stage twice.

Not just a business magnate, Prashant is also an avid long-distance runner, with several Half
Marathons under his belt and an impressive record of completing Six Full Marathons. When he isn’t running his business and running marathons.