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Holiday Inn Express announces the appointment of new General Managers in Bengaluru and Greater Noida

Chakradhar Chadaram and Sumit Sehgal take on leadership roles across two key properties.

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

Chakradhar Chadaramโ€™s Appointment

Chakradhar Chadaram brings over 17 years of extensive experience across leading international hospitality brands. Most recently serving as Director of Services at Radisson Blu Resort, Visakhapatnam, he also officiated as General Manager, demonstrating strong hands-on leadership across day-to-day operations, financial performance, and brand compliance.

Experience and Operational Expertise

Throughout his career, Chakradhar has overseen comprehensive Rooms Division functions including Front Office, Housekeeping, Guest Services, Revenue Management, Engineering, and Spa & Recreation. Known for driving operational efficiency, maintaining high brand audit scores, and delivering consistent guest satisfaction, he has successfully balanced owner expectations with brand standards in competitive markets. His earlier tenure with brands such as The Leela, The Zuri, Crowne Plaza and InterContinental further strengthens his operational depth. Notably, this appointment also marks his return to the IHG family.

Chakradhar Chadaramโ€™s Statement

Commenting on his appointment, Chakradhar Chadaram said, โ€œI am honoured to rejoin IHG and take on the role of General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Yeshwanthpur. The brandโ€™s focus on delivering smart, seamless stays for todayโ€™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.โ€


Sumit Sehgalโ€™s Appointment

Sumit Sehgal joins Holiday Inn Express Greater Noida with over 17 years of diverse experience spanning hospitality operations, sales & marketing, and business leadership. Most recently serving as Business Head at Cloudnine Group of Hospitals, he led overall operations, business development, and financial performance, successfully driving revenue growth and operational optimisation.

Commercial and Leadership Experience

Prior to this, Sumit held key leadership roles with prominent hospitality brands including Radisson Blu Hotel Greater Noida and Radisson Hotel Sector 29, Gurugram. With strong expertise in revenue management, strategic sales planning, budgeting, forecasting, and guest service excellence, he has consistently delivered strong market performance indicators, improved guest satisfaction scores, and strengthened corporate partnerships. His ability to combine commercial acumen with operational oversight positions him well to lead the Greater Noida property in a dynamic business environment.

Sumit Sehgalโ€™s Statement

Sharing his thoughts on the new role, Sumit Sehgal said, โ€œI am delighted to join Holiday Inn Express Greater Noida at an exciting phase of growth. The brandโ€™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 hotelโ€™s market position.โ€