Minor Hotels, a global hospitality leader with over 560 properties in 58 countries, announces the appointment of Shobhit Khattri as Associate Vice President of Development for India, Nepal and Bangladesh as the group accelerates its expansion in the South Asian countries.
Based in New Delhi, India, Khattri reports to Omar Romero, Chief Development & Luxury Officer for Minor Hotels, and works closely with the Asia Business Development team. In his new role, he is responsible for identifying new development opportunities in India, Nepal and Bangladesh, managing the entire process from site identification to hotel openings, and driving the expansion of Minor Hotels’ brands, particularly in India. He also collaborates with the operations team to ensure projects meet brand standards and deliver operational efficiency.
A seasoned professional with more than 17 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Khattri has built an impressive career driving hotel growth strategy across South Asia, the Middle East and Africa. He began his hospitality journey in 2008 with The Indian Hotels Company Limited, where he played a key role in expanding the TAJ brand across India, the Middle East and Africa. In 2011, he joined IHG to lead development in Southwest Asia, later overseeing development for IHG in the Middle East and Africa.
Khattri holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from Delhi University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management from the International Management Institute, Delhi.
