APPOINTMENTS

Holiday Inn Express has announced the appointments of two new General Managers in Bengaluru & Greater Noida.

Chakradhar Chadaram- Appointed as General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Yeshwanthpur

Holiday Inn Express Yeshwanthpur has appointed Chakradhar Chadaram as General Manager.

Chakradhar brings over 17 years of experience across international hospitality brands. He most recently served as Director of Services at Radisson Blu Resort Visakhapatnam, where he also assumed responsibility for the General Manager role. His experience spans core operational functions including Rooms Division, guest services, revenue management, and engineering.

Over the course of his career, Chakradhar has worked with brands such as The Leela Palaces Hotels and Resorts, The Zuri Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza, and InterContinental Hotels & Resorts. His appointment also marks his return to IHG Hotels & Resorts. In his new role, he will oversee overall hotel operations, focusing on service delivery and performance.

Commenting on his appointment, Chakradhar said, “I am honoured to rejoin IHG and take on the role of General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Yeshwanthpur. The brand’s focus on delivering smart, seamless stays for today’s travellers strongly resonates with my own operational philosophy. I look forward to working with the team to enhance service standards and drive sustained performance.”

Sumit Sehgal- Appointed as General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Greater Noida

Holiday Inn Express Greater Noida has appointed Sumit Sehgal as General Manager.

Sumit brings over 17 years of experience across hospitality operations, sales, and business leadership. He most recently served as Business Head at Cloudnine Group of Hospitals, where he led operations, business development, and financial performance.

Earlier, Sumit held leadership roles with Radisson Blu Hotel Greater Noida and Radisson Hotel Sector 29 Gurugram. His experience includes revenue management, strategic sales planning, and operational oversight, with a focus on driving performance and strengthening partnerships.

In his new role, Sumit will lead overall operations at the property, focusing on team development, service delivery, and market positioning.

Sharing his thoughts on the new role, Sumit Sehgal said, “I am delighted to join Holiday Inn Express Greater Noida at an exciting phase of growth. The brand’s commitment to efficiency, comfort, and reliability aligns perfectly with the needs of business and transit travellers in the region. I look forward to building high-performing teams and further strengthening the hotel’s market position.”