Holiday Inn Express Appoints General Managers for Bengaluru and Greater Noida Properties

Introduction

Holiday Inn Express, a key brand under IHG Hotels & Resorts, continues to strengthen its leadership bench in India with strategic appointments across important urban markets. The brand has announced new General Managers for its Yeshwanthpur (Bengaluru) and Greater Noida properties, reinforcing its focus on operational excellence and market-driven growth.

Holiday Inn Express Appoints New General Managers in Bengaluru and Greater Noida

Holiday Inn Express has announced the appointment of Chakradhar Chadaram as General Manager of Holiday Inn Express Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru, and Sumit Sehgal as General Manager of Holiday Inn Express Greater Noida.

These leadership appointments align with the brand’s ongoing efforts to enhance operational performance and deliver consistent guest experiences across key business and transit destinations.

Chakradhar Chadaram to Lead Yeshwanthpur Operations

Chakradhar Chadaram brings over 17 years of hospitality experience across leading international hotel brands. In his most recent role as Director of Services at Radisson Blu Resort, Visakhapatnam, he also held additional responsibilities as acting General Manager, overseeing core hotel functions and operational delivery.

His expertise spans Rooms Division operations, including front office, housekeeping, guest services, and revenue management, along with engineering and recreational services. Known for maintaining strong brand compliance and driving guest satisfaction, Chakradhar has demonstrated a consistent ability to balance operational efficiency with owner expectations.

His professional journey includes associations with brands such as The Leela, The Zuri, Crowne Plaza, and InterContinental, marking a well-rounded industry background. His appointment also signifies a return to the IHG ecosystem.

Sumit Sehgal to Head Greater Noida Property

Sumit Sehgal takes charge as General Manager of Holiday Inn Express Greater Noida, bringing over 17 years of cross-functional experience in hospitality operations and commercial leadership.

Prior to this role, he served as Business Head at Cloudnine Group of Hospitals, where he managed overall business performance, including revenue growth and operational optimisation. His earlier experience in hospitality includes leadership roles with Radisson Blu Hotel Greater Noida and Radisson Hotel Sector 29, Gurugram.

With expertise in revenue management, sales strategy, budgeting, and forecasting, Sumit has consistently delivered strong business outcomes and improved guest engagement. His ability to integrate operational efficiency with commercial strategy positions him well to lead the property in a competitive market.

Strengthening Market Position Across Key Locations

The appointments come at a time when both Yeshwanthpur and Greater Noida are witnessing growing demand from business, industrial, and transit travellers. By onboarding experienced leaders, Holiday Inn Express aims to further strengthen service delivery, operational discipline, and commercial performance at these locations.

These developments reflect IHG Hotels & Resorts’ broader strategy of reinforcing leadership capabilities to support sustained growth across its India portfolio.