Espire Hospitality Limited has announced the appointment of Sharad Sharma as Director of Sales, entrusting him with overseeing the sales portfolio for ZANA Luxury Resorts and Country Inn Hotels & Resorts. The appointment comes at a strategic time as the hospitality group continues to sharpen its commercial focus and expand its market presence.

With over 24 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Sharad Sharma brings a strong mix of leadership, market insight and revenue-driven strategy. His career spans luxury, upscale, heritage and convention hotel segments, having held senior roles with leading brands including Noormahal Hotels Group, Radisson Hotels Group, Ajit Group of Hotels, Ramada Plaza (Wyndham), Sarovar Hotels (Louvre Hotels Group), Le Meridien and Grand Hyatt.

Widely recognised for his sales acumen, Sharad has consistently driven revenue growth across multiple properties. His expertise covers sales leadership, MICE, weddings, corporate sales, marketing strategy and brand positioning. He is also known for building high-performing sales teams and successfully managing medium to large-inventory hotels, including convention-led and luxury heritage destinations.

In his new role, Sharad will focus on strengthening the sales framework for ZANA Luxury Resorts and Country Inn Hotels & Resorts, driving top-line performance and aligning commercial strategies with Espire Hospitality Limited’s broader organisational goals. His leadership is expected to play a key role in enhancing guest engagement while supporting long-term, sustainable growth.

Commenting on the appointment, Akhil Arora, CEO & MD, Espire Hospitality Limited, said, “We are delighted to welcome Sharad Sharma to Espire Hospitality Limited. With his vast industry experience and strong understanding of diverse hotel segments, Sharad will play a crucial role in strengthening our sales leadership and driving consistent growth across ZANA Luxury Resorts and Country Inn Hotels & Resorts. We are confident that his expertise and strategic mindset will add significant value to the organisation.”

With his deep industry knowledge and proven leadership credentials, Sharad Sharma is poised to contribute significantly to Espire Hospitality Limited’s next chapter of growth and operational excellence.