About Leroy

A career built through progression.

From an engineering foundation to London hospitality, security leadership, property and private holdings — the common thread has been systems, responsibility and continuous progression.

Career Timeline

Computer Science Engineering

Manipal Institute of Technology

Built a technical and analytical foundation through Computer Science Engineering, developing a structured approach to systems, problem-solving and operational thinking.

Hospitality & Front-of-House Operations

Leonardo Hotels, United Kingdom

Entered the UK hospitality environment through Leonardo Hotels, developing experience in guest service, front-of-house operations, teamwork and decision-making within live hotel environments.

Charity Champion

Supported Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity and Scope through neighbourhood fundraising, bake sales and a hotel-to-hotel charity cycle.

From Guest Operations to Management

Progressed through hospitality leadership roles, strengthening judgement, composure and cross-department operational awareness.

Strategic Risk Development

Institute of Strategic Risk Management

Continued professional development through the Institute of Strategic Risk Management, expanding the focus from hotel operations into risk, resilience and crisis thinking.

Head of Security & Safety

Meliá White House, London

Leading hotel security and safety operations in a Grade ii listed complex London hospitality environment, with a focus on prevention, preparedness, incident management, team capability and protecting the guest experience.

Leroy Da Costa Private Holdings (UK) Limited

Formalised a long-term ownership platform spanning property, investments and scalable asset-building, designed around financial independence and greater control of time.

Purpose beyond work

Progress means more when it creates value for other people.

Volunteering and fundraising remain a practical reminder that leadership is not only about title or responsibility. It is about showing up, organising people around a useful outcome and leaving something better than you found it.

£337

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity 2019

£418.50

Scope 2019

£836.73

Charitable and wellbeing causes including Shine Night 10K for Cancer Research UK, Macmillan Cancer Support via Coffee Morning at Melia White House Hotel hosted by our SCC and Movember 2026 men's mental-health fundraising.

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