Summary:
- IHG named Jaideep Dang head of development, South West Asia, to lead regional growth.
- Previously, he was managing director of Hotels & Hospitality Group at JLL India.
- IHG opened its 50th hotel in India and has a pipeline of 70+ hotels in key cities.
Jaideep Dang is now IHG Hotels & Resorts’ head of development for South West Asia. He will drive the company’s growth strategy in the region and report directly to Sudeep Jain, managing director, South West Asia.
He joins from JLL India, where, as managing director of the Hotels & Hospitality Group, he led advisory and transactions for India and South Asia, IHG said in a statement.
“We are delighted to welcome Jaideep to IHG,” said Jain. “His expertise, industry relationships and leadership will be invaluable as we continue to accelerate our growth and strengthen our presence in South West Asia. I am confident he will play a key role in shaping and executing our development strategy in the region.”
During Dang’s term, JLL’s business established a leading position in hotel investment sales and built a team recognized for advisory on hotel project feasibilities, valuations, management contracts and development strategies, the statement said. Prior to JLL, Dang spent eight years with The Oberoi Group as senior vice president, strategic development.
Dang said he is excited to join IHG at a dynamic time for the region’s hospitality industry.
“IHG’s brand portfolio, global scale and commitment to driving owner returns provide a strong foundation for growth,” he said. “I look forward to working with our partners and the IHG team to drive expansion and create value for owners and guests across the region.”
IHG opened its 50th hotel in India earlier this year and has a pipeline of more than 70 hotels across luxury, premium and mainstream segments in key cities. With a goal of operating 100 hotels in the next three to five years, the company remains committed to expanding across both established and emerging destinations.
