Nikhil Sharma
Managing Director & Chief Operating Officer, South Asia at Radisson Hotel Group | Hospitality Management
- Role
- Managing Director & Chief Operating Officer, South Asia at Radisson Hotel Group
- Location
- Gurugram, HR, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nikhil Sharma
Nikhil is a seasoned hospitality professional and leader with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He is currently the Managing Director and Area Senior Vice President, South Asia at Radisson Hotel Group (RHG), one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups in the world. In this role, he oversees 165+ hotels in operation and development, and is responsible for driving revenue, performance, quality, and brand engagement in the fast-growing region.Nikhil has a proven track record of business development, operations turnaround, project management, and innovation in the hospitality sector. He was previously the Market Managing Director, Eurasia at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, where he managed the full business and operational remit for the region, and nurtured relationships with owners and franchise partners. Prior to that, he was the Chief Operating Officer at Ginger Hotels, a TATA Enterprise, and a founding member of the Lemon Tree Hotel Company, India\'s fastest growing upscale hotel brand. Nikhil is passionate about building capability, inclusiveness, and joy in work, and is committed to delivering value to all stakeholders. He is also a co-author of Rumi & Kabir Consulting, a book that offers insights and inspiration from the lives and works of the two mystic poets.
Experience
Managing Director & Chief Operating Officer, South Asia
Apr 2024 — Present · Gurugram, IN
Nikhil is part of a fast-growing region of Radisson Hotel Group that counts 165+ hotels in operation and development. He is instrumental in nurturing relationships with owners and partners to drive revenue, ensure quality and operational excellence, and enhance brand positioning. Based in Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Education
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Executive Education Programme , Operations Modelling using spreadsheets
2007
Cornell University
School of Hotel Administration , Managing Strategic Growth and Leadership in Emerging Markets
2010
Institute of Hotel Management, Catering and Nutrition, Pusa, New Delhi
Hospitality, Institute of Hotel Management, Catering and Nutrition, Pusa, New Delhi
1996 — 1999
Indian School Muscat, Darsait
12th, Commerce
1993 — 1996
Skills
- Hospitality
- Yield Management
- Hotels
- Menu Development
- Guest Service Management
- Employee Relations
- Hotel Booking
- Pre-Opening
- Hotel Management
- Restaurants
- Property Management Systems
- Revenue Analysis
- Customer Satisfaction
- Online Travel
- Hospitality Industry
- Leadership
- Front Office
- Management
- Micros
- Rooms Division
- Food & Beverage
- Fine Dining
- Tourism
- Banquets
- Hospitality Management
- Leisure
- Catering
- Restaurant Management
- Cuisine
- Resorts
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