Z Hotels strengthens sales leadership with senior regional appointment

Aijaz Ahmad named Senior Director – Sales for West and North India

Z Hotels has appointed Aijaz Ahmad as Senior Director – Sales (West & North India), reinforcing its leadership team as the brand accelerates expansion across India’s key commercial markets.

The appointment highlights Z Hotels’ focus on building a strong, centralised sales strategy to support its rapidly growing business hotel portfolio across major economic hubs.

Regional sales leadership mandate

In his new role, Aijaz Ahmad will spearhead sales and marketing strategy across western and northern India, overseeing corporate sales, regional partnerships, and market positioning. His mandate includes strengthening Z Hotels’ appeal among corporate travellers and ensuring consistent commercial performance across a widening portfolio.

Strategic context for the appointment

The appointment comes at a phase of rapid growth for Z Hotels, which has recently expanded its footprint across cities including Mumbai, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Nashik, Chennai, and Pune. As the brand scales in these high-demand markets, the role is expected to play a critical part in consolidating corporate engagement and supporting portfolio-wide revenue growth.

Professional background and experience

Aijaz Ahmad brings over 15 years of experience in hospitality sales and commercial leadership. Prior to joining Z Hotels, he served as Associate Vice President – Sales (India) at SUBA and Choice Group of Hotels, where he contributed to national sales growth and corporate acquisitions. He has also held senior sales leadership roles with Royal Orchid Hotels and Regenta Hotels, driving sustained growth in corporate business across the western region.

Leadership perspective

Commenting on the appointment, Avnish Kumar, Assistant Vice President and Business Head, Z Hotels, said that Ahmad’s proven track record in corporate sales and deep understanding of India’s diverse markets will be central to the brand’s expansion strategy and ambition to redefine the business hotel experience.

Role focus going forward

In the role, Aijaz Ahmad will focus on strengthening corporate relationships, building regional sales teams, and supporting Z Hotels’ long-term growth across India’s primary commercial centres.