Four Seasons Hotel Sydney appoints Uday Rao as General Manager. Rao, who has been with the Four Seasons family since 1991, brings a wealth of international experience to his new role at the iconic Sydney hotel.

Uday started his career with Four Seasons in 1991 in Chicago, working as an overnight receptionist, then ascended through various positions, transferring to Tokyo, Singapore, Dallas and the Maldives. He returned to India in 2006 to open Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai, serving as Hotel Manager.

Though he has occasionally worked with other hotel companies, Uday keeps coming back to Four Seasons.

“I have spent more than three decades years with Four Seasons in various parts of the world at various stages of my career. There’s no better place for me than Four Seasons. This is where I belong and feel the best fit with the company culture, the philosophy and the people. It's home and in the blood."

Recently managing both Four Seasons resorts in Bali, Uday found a spiritual connection with Bali and connected with the people and culture.

“Bali is captivating in endless ways – the people, the island and the aura of this island has been transformational, a place I will always be returning to time and time again."

Uday joins the team at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney at a very pivotal time, as Australia reopens to the rest of the world. He is responsible for day-to-day operations of the luxury 531-room city hotel as well as its award-winning restaurant and bar, ensuring a smooth and memorable guest experience.

“I am excited to be part of the team in Sydney and immerse myself in the Australian culture,” says Rao. “Embracing the city’s sophistication and the Hotel’s iconic location along the sparkling harbour and the buzzing CBD, we provide unique experiences that can only be found here in Sydney.”