Shobu John Mathew
Shobu John Mathew is an Indian hospitality professional and founder of SJM Growth Advisory based in New Delhi. He has a background in economics with a specialization in international tourism and hotel management.
Education
Shobu John Mathew holds an M.SC. in Economics with a focus on International Tourism and Hotel Management.
Career
Shobu John Mathew began his professional journey in 1991 with Hyatt Hotels in New Delhi. His career includes leadership roles at InterContinental New Delhi, Kuoni India, Shangri-La New Delhi, The Lalit New Delhi, The Zuri Hotels & Resorts, and Bloom Hotels. These roles provided him with experience across luxury hospitality, mid-market hotels, inbound tourism, hotel openings, sales, marketing, revenue management, distribution, operations excellence, commercial strategy, and business growth within Indian and international markets.
He founded SJM Growth Advisory to offer hospitality businesses practical guidance based on real operating experience rather than generic consulting.
Services
SJM Growth Advisory offers services including:
- Commercial Strategy
- Sales & Marketing Advisory
- Revenue Management & Distribution Strategy
- Brand Positioning
- Mid-Market Hotel Strategy
- Team Building & Leadership Advisory
- Feasibility & Development Perspective
- Operational Alignment for Sustainable Growth
The approach emphasizes practical hospitality advisory, business-first thinking, Indian market knowledge with international exposure, and founder-led engagement.