Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd. (ROHL) has made multiple key executive appointments to further accelerate growth and long-term value creation for the group.
Gaurav Goyal appointed senior vice president – business development
The company has appointed Gaurav Goyal as Senior Vice President – Business Development. With over 22 years of extensive experience in hospitality business development, strategy, and expansion, Gaurav’s career spans leadership roles at Jaypee Residency, Taj Residency, Spree Hotels & Resorts, and most recently Lemon Tree Hotels, where he served as Assistant Vice President – Business Development.
In his new role with ROHL, Goyal will spearhead ROHL’s expansion roadmap, focusing on portfolio growth, strategic alliances, management contracts, and long-term value creation across both established and emerging markets. His appointment aligns with ROHL’s asset-light, brand-led expansion strategy.
Sunil Khera joins as vice president – operations (north)
Sunil Khera, with an illustrious career spanning over 33 years, has joined the company as Vice President – Operations (North) and brings deep expertise in hotel operations, people-first leadership, and execution excellence. He has held senior leadership roles with leading hospitality brands including Hotel President, Holiday Inn, ITC Hotels, and most recently Sarovar Hotels, where he served as Area General Manager.
In his new role, Khera will lead operations across ROHL’s northern portfolio, with a sharp focus on performance optimisation, brand governance, guest experience enhancement, and talent development. His appointment reinforces ROHL’s commitment to operational consistency and scalable growth.
Leadership perspective on the appointments
Commenting on the appointments, Chander K Baljee, Chairman & Managing Director, Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd., said: “Both Sunil Khera and Gaurav Goyal bring strong domain expertise, leadership depth, and an execution-driven mindset. Their appointments align closely with our growth vision and will play a critical role in strengthening operations while accelerating our expansion across India.”
