IHG Hotels & Resorts Appoints Jaideep Dang as Head of Development, South West Asia

With the IHG’s ambitious growth plans and momentum in SWA, veteran hospitality leader will spearhead the company’s development strategy across the region

India, 08 September 2025:  IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the appointment of Jaideep Dang as Head of Development, South West Asia. In his new role, Jaideep will be responsible for driving IHG’s growth strategy across the region and will report directly to Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts.

Jaideep brings with him over 22 years of deep and diverse experience in the hospitality and real estate sectors, with a proven track record of delivering results across geographies. He joins IHG from JLL India, where, as Managing Director – Hotels & Hospitality Group, he led the advisory and transactions business for India and South Asia. Under his leadership, the business established a market leading position in hotel investment sales, and built a strong, high-performing team recognised for delivering outstanding advisory on hotel project feasibilities, valuations, management contracts, and development strategies. Prior to JLL, Jaideep spent eight years with The Oberoi Group as Senior Vice President, Strategic Development. 

India is a priority growth market for IHG. Earlier this year, the company celebrated the milestone opening of its 50th hotel in the country and continues to strengthen its presence with a robust and growing pipeline of 70+ hotels across luxury, premium and mainstream segments in high-potential cities. With an ambition to operate 100 hotels in India in next 3 – 5 years, IHG remains deeply committed to growing meaningfully across both established and emerging destinations.

“We are delighted to welcome Jaideep to IHG Hotels & Resorts. His extensive expertise, industry relationships, and proven leadership will be invaluable as we continue to accelerate our growth and strengthen our presence in South West Asia. I am confident Jaideep will play a significant role in shaping and executing our development strategy in the region.”

Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts,

“I am excited to join IHG Hotels & Resorts at such a dynamic time for the hospitality industry in the region. IHG’s strong brand portfolio, global scale, and commitment to driving owner returns provide a great foundation for growth. I look forward to working closely with our partners and the talented team at IHG to drive meaningful expansion and create exceptional value for owners and guests across the region.”

Jaideep Dang, Head of Development, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts,

Jaideep graduated in Architecture from New Delhi and holds leadership certifications from MIT Sloan School of Management and IIM Bangalore. He is also an active member of the National Committee on Tourism with CII and a regular speaker at leading industry forums.

IHG® currently has 51 hotels operating across six brands in India, including Six Senses, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts®, Crowne Plaza®, voco™ Hotels,Holiday Inn Resort® and Holiday Inn Express®, and a strong pipeline of 72 hotels due to open in the next 3-5 years.