New Delhi, Delhi, India, November 2025 — JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle) has announced the appointment of Gaurav Sharma as Head of Hotels & Hospitality Group for India and Senior Director – Hotel Capital Markets, Asia. Based in Delhi, Gaurav will report to Nihat Ercan, CEO of JLL’s Hotel & Hospitality Group, Asia Pacific. His appointment comes at a strategic time as India’s hospitality industry enters a new phase of robust growth and global investor interest.
In his new role, Gaurav will spearhead JLL’s hospitality practice across India, focusing on investment strategy, asset management, and capital markets advisory. With nearly two decades of experience in real estate, hotel investments, and mergers & acquisitions, he brings a deep understanding of market dynamics and a proven ability to execute complex hospitality transactions that create long-term value.
Prior to rejoining JLL, Gaurav served as Vice President – Real Estate, Head of Asset Management and M&A at The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), where he led major investment projects, strategic partnerships, and portfolio optimization initiatives. His leadership at IHCL strengthened the company’s asset performance and capital structure through innovative deal-making and disciplined financial management.
Before IHCL, Gaurav spent over a decade with SAMHI Hotels Ltd., where he played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s hotel investment portfolio. He led the acquisition of 25 hotel assets, negotiated large-scale portfolio transactions, and managed debt and equity funding exceeding INR 45 billion. Under his direction, SAMHI established long-term partnerships with leading global hotel operators such as Marriott, Accor, Starwood, and IHG, cementing its position as a key institutional player in the Indian hospitality space.
Earlier in his career, Gaurav held leadership positions at JLL, where he served as Capital Markets Head (North India), raising over USD 500 million in capital and advising on USD 2 billion worth of debt and equity transactions. His return to JLL reflects the firm’s commitment to expanding its hospitality investment advisory capabilities in India’s fast-evolving market.
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JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle) is a leading global professional services firm specializing in real estate and investment management. Operating in over 80 countries, JLL shapes the future of real estate for a better world through advanced technology, sustainable solutions, and innovative investment practices. The firm partners with ambitious clients to deliver transformational results in property, hospitality, and capital markets, while fostering sustainable and inclusive growth for communities worldwide.
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