Accor Elevates Balvinder Sahrawat to Vice President – Development for South Asia

India - Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, announces the promotion of Balvinder Sahrawat as Vice President – Development, South Asia. The appointment marks a significant milestone in his 17-year journey with Accor — one that has taken him from evaluating real estate investments to leading the Group's development strategy across South Asia.

His career spans real estate investment, hospitality operations, and development — a breadth of experience that has shaped a commercially grounded, owner-oriented approach to portfolio growth. With Accor, this has translated into deep, long-standing relationships with owners and partners across South Asia's diverse markets.

As part of the South Asia Leadership Team, Sahrawat will lead Accor's development strategy across the region — driving portfolio expansion across all segments, accelerating new signings, and ensuring the right brand reaches the right destination. Drawing on his investment and operational background, he will deepen owner and partner relationships while advancing the Group's ambitious growth plans.

Balvinder Sahrawat has been instrumental in expanding the Group's expansion network throughout India and South Asia. Accor's growth in the region has been greatly aided by his leadership of strategic business development, overseeing greenfield development, real estate purchases, and network expansion projects throughout his tenure. Through franchise agreements and management contracts, he has effectively overseen the signing and development of multiple properties across South Asia, increased the Group's reach, and cultivated enduring connections with owners, developers, investors, and important stakeholders.

Commenting on the promotion, Ranju Alex, CEO, Accor, South Asia said, "Balvinder Sahrawat's exceptional contribution to Accor's growth across South Asia has been instrumental to our success. His strong business acumen, strategic vision, and exceptional ability to build long-term partnerships have been important in strengthening our development throughout South Asia. As we continue to accelerate our growth ambitions, I am confident that under his leadership we will further strengthen our portfolio, deepen our partnerships, and unlock new opportunities across markets and segments."

Commenting on this milestone, Balvinder Sahrawat, Vice President-Development, South Asia, Accor said, " Accor is not just where I have built my career — it is where I have grown, built lasting relationships, and come to deeply understand what this Group stands for. Our values of trust, respect, and putting people at the heart of everything we do shapes the way I approach every partnership and every deal. South Asia is a region of extraordinary opportunity, and I look forward to working with our owners, partners, and teams to bring the right brands to the right destinations and create long-term value for everyone we work with."

As Accor continues to strengthen its footprint across South Asia, Sahrawat's leadership will be instrumental in advancing the Group's development strategy, developing long-term partnerships, and driving sustainable growth across key markets in the region.

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