SBU Head - Business Development & Regulatory Hospitality

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Mumbai, Maharashtra, IND
In-Office
Entry level
Utilities
The Role
Leads hospitality asset performance, financial governance, operator oversight, and value enhancement across the portfolio. Develops strategic partnerships, structures management, franchise, lease, and JV deals, and evaluates expansion opportunities. Conducts market analysis, feasibility studies, financial modeling, and investment assessments. Negotiates commercial agreements, manages stakeholders, ensures governance compliance, and reports portfolio performance and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
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Responsibilities

1. Hospitality Asset Management
Oversee financial and operational performance of all hospitality assets within the group.
Ensure robust financial governance, adherence to budgets, and achievement of profitability
targets.
Monitor hotel operator performance, ensuring compliance with agreed management contracts and
KPIs.
Review annual operating plans (AOPs), business plans, capital expenditure proposals, and financial
reports of each asset.
Provide recommendations to enhance asset efficiency, RevPAR, GOP, and overall asset value.
2. Strategic Business Development & Partnerships
Identify strategic partnerships with hotel operators, brands, investors, and service providers to
enhance portfolio value.
Lead tie-ups, negotiations, and collaborations with hospitality operators and other strategic
partners.
Structure deals management contracts, franchise agreements, lease models, JV arrangements,
etc. to maximize asset value and align with company objectives.
Evaluate build operate transfer (BOT), management, and acquisition opportunities as part of
expansion strategy.
3. Market & Business Analysis
Conduct market intelligence studies, competitor benchmarking, and demand supply assessments
across target geographies.
Analyze trends in hospitality, tourism, and real estate to identify growth opportunities.
Prepare feasibility studies, business cases, scenario analysis, and financial models to support
investment decision-making.
4. Contracting, Negotiation & Governance
Work closely with commercial and legal teams for drafting and finalizing management agreements,
commercial terms, and compliance requirements.
Collaborate with finance teams to assess financial viability, IRR, NPV, sensitivity analyses, and
investment returns.
Ensure contracts reflect risk mitigation, value enhancement, and alignment with corporate
governance standards.
5. Stakeholder Management & Reporting
Serve as a key liaison between hotel operators, internal corporate teams, and asset owners.
Prepare and present periodic portfolio performance reports, investment updates, and strategic
recommendations to senior leadership.
Maintain strong relationships with industry bodies, consultants, operators, and government
authorities

Qualifications

MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred and relevant experience in hospitality asset management, business development, hotel investment, or related domains
 

Key Skills & Expertise
  • Hospitality & Asset Management
    • Strong knowledge of hotel operations, P&L drivers, and key metrics such as RevPAR, GOP, and NOI
    • Experience managing luxury, midscale, and mixed-use hospitality assets
    • Understanding of asset lifecycle management, hotel development, feasibility studies, and operator selection
  • Financial & Commercial Acumen
    • Strong financial modelling and valuation skills
    • Expertise in IRR, NPV, cash flow analysis, and sensitivity analysis
    • Experience in commercial deal structuring, including HMA, franchise agreements, leases, and strategic partnerships
  • Market & Business Analysis
    • Strong understanding of market research, competitive intelligence, and demand-supply analysis
    • Knowledge of global and local hospitality trends, customer demand, and tourism economics
  • Contracting & Negotiation
    • Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements with hotel operators and strategic partners
    • Understanding of legal and compliance requirements related to hotel operations and asset management

Skills Required

  • MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification
  • Relevant experience in hospitality asset management, business development, hotel investment, or related domains
  • Knowledge of hotel operations, P&L drivers, RevPAR, GOP, and NOI
  • Experience managing luxury, midscale, and mixed-use hospitality assets
  • Understanding of asset lifecycle management, hotel development, feasibility studies, and operator selection
  • Strong financial modeling and valuation skills
  • Expertise in IRR, NPV, cash flow analysis, and sensitivity analysis
  • Experience structuring commercial deals, including HMA, franchise agreements, leases, and strategic partnerships
  • Understanding of hospitality market research, competitive intelligence, demand-supply analysis, tourism economics, and hospitality trends
  • Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements with hotel operators and strategic partners
  • Understanding of legal and compliance requirements related to hotel operations and asset management
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The Company
HQ: Ahmedabad, GUJARAT
20,544 Employees

What We Do

Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world class transport and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its transport logistics and energy utility portfolio businesses focusing on large scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India. Adani owes its success and leadership position to its core philosophy of ‘Nation Building’ driven by ‘Growth with Goodness’ - a guiding principle for sustainable growth. Adani is committed to increase its ESG footprint by realigning its businesses with emphasis on climate protection and increasing community outreach through its CSR programme based on the principles of sustainability, diversity and shared values. Watch Pehle Pankha Ayega | Phir Bijli Aayegi : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1orXXuPzNmY

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