Coming from a traditional Indian family, Sukamal grew up severely conscious of food waste, an awareness that stayed with him as he embarked on his journey into the hospitality industry. He started at a young age as a bartender in China, working his way up to become a restaurant services manager. In 2006, he joined ONYX Hospitality Group where he was appointed as the residence manager of Shama Century Park in Shanghai, and at the age of 32, he was appointed as the general manager of Shama Sukhumvit Bangkok. The pandemic helped him tune in to the plight of organic vegetable farmers, a cause which he was able to serve in his next position as area general manager of Amari Watergate. Here, he has built a young and dynamic team, and with the same passion, they launched the hotel’s Sustainably Conscious campaign covering all key areas of the hotel, sourcing organic ingredients–partly from the hotel’s rooftop organic herb and vegetable garden–seriously minimising food waste, and supporting hospitality training for the disadvantaged, partnering with like-minded organisations. His off-work hours are spent working out and exploring the city, often accompanied by his mother.