Restaurant India News: IHG Appoints New General Managers for Holiday Inn Express Hotels in India

Holiday Inn Express, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, has announced the appointment of Chakradhar Chadaram as General Manager of Holiday Inn Express Yeshwanthpur and Sumit Sehgal as General Manager of Holiday Inn Express Greater Noida.

Chakradhar Chadaram brings over 17 years of industry experience across multiple international hotel brands. He most recently served as Director of Services at Radisson Blu Resort Visakhapatnam, where he also took on the role of acting General Manager. His experience spans core operational functions including Front Office, Housekeeping, Guest Services, Revenue Management, Engineering, and Spa & Recreation. Over his career, he has focused on improving operational efficiency, maintaining brand audit standards, and balancing owner and brand expectations in competitive environments. His previous associations include brands such as The Leela, The Zuri, Crowne Plaza, and InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, marking this role as his return to IHG.

Chakradhar Chadaram 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 joins the Greater Noida property with over 17 years of experience across hospitality operations, sales, and business leadership. He most recently worked as Business Head at Cloudnine Group of Hospitals, where he was responsible for operations, business development, and financial performance. Prior to this, he held leadership roles at Radisson Blu Hotel Greater Noida and Radisson Hotel Sector 29 Gurugram. His expertise includes revenue management, sales planning, budgeting, forecasting, and improving guest satisfaction metrics, alongside building corporate partnerships.

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.”

These leadership appointments come as Holiday Inn Express continues to focus on strengthening operational discipline and commercial outcomes across its portfolio. Both Yeshwanthpur and Greater Noida remain important micro-markets, driven by business travel, industrial demand, and transit traffic, making experienced leadership critical for sustaining performance and guest satisfaction.