Nikhil Sharma
Managing Director & Chief Operating Officer – South Asia
Radisson Hotel Group South Asia
Radisson Hotel Group South Asia
Nikhil Sharma is the Managing Director & Chief Operating Officer of South Asia at Radisson
Hotel Group (RHG). He is based at the group’s South Asia head office in Gurugram. With a
career spanning over two decades, Nikhil brings a wealth of experience and will play a pivotal
role in strengthening RHG’s leadership in the Indian market.
Prior to joining Radisson Hotel Group, he held the position of Market Managing Director for Eurasia at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, overseeing various aspects of the business. He was the Chief Operating Officer at Ginger Hotels, part of one of India's largest conglomerates, IHCL. He was also a founding member of the Lemon Tree Hotel Company, building India’s fastest- growing upscale hotel brand. He is an active contributor to the hospitality sector in India, serving on committees for various federations, associations, and industry bodies that drive transformative decisions within the industry.
Prior to joining Radisson Hotel Group, he held the position of Market Managing Director for Eurasia at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, overseeing various aspects of the business. He was the Chief Operating Officer at Ginger Hotels, part of one of India's largest conglomerates, IHCL. He was also a founding member of the Lemon Tree Hotel Company, building India’s fastest- growing upscale hotel brand. He is an active contributor to the hospitality sector in India, serving on committees for various federations, associations, and industry bodies that drive transformative decisions within the industry.
Nikhil holds a degree in Catering and Nutrition from the Institute of Hotel Management Pusa
Delhi and has completed several study programs on Operations Modelling and Managing
Strategic Growth & Leadership in Emerging Markets with reputed institutions such as the Indian
Institute of Management, Bangalore, and Cornell University, New York. His industry accolades
include ‘Excellence in Leadership’ Award at Hospitality Horizon, Top 50 Hotel Awards 2023,
Award of Honor by HRANI for his contribution to promoting tourism and hospitality in India,
and Hotelier of the Year among others.
A published author, Nikhil is an active learner and enjoys meditating, going on long walks along with reading and writing in his leisure time.
A published author, Nikhil is an active learner and enjoys meditating, going on long walks along with reading and writing in his leisure time.