Bengaluru, September 24, 2026: Royal Orchid Hotels Limited, one of India’s leading hospitality groups, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of three experienced professionals across Business Development and Sales. Mr. Deep Jain has joined as Associate Director – Business Development – South, Mr. Yash Poojari as Business Development Manager – West, and Mr. Rahul Zetshi as Vice President – Sales. These appointments support the Group’s continued growth and expansion across key markets in India.

The appointments further strengthen Royal Orchid Hotels’ development and sales capabilities, bringing together experience across hospitality, business development, real estate, hotel acquisitions, sales and strategic partnerships.

Deep Jain, Associate Director – Business Development – South, brings experience in high-growth environments and regional expansion. An alumnus of Osmania University, Deep began his career with Zomato, where he worked on cluster expansion and portfolio growth. He subsequently joined Treebo Hospitality Ventures as Director – Development, where he played a key role in establishing franchise and management contracts, developing regional lead networks and scaling mid-market and premium-economy brands across South India. His experience in market entry, development and contract finalisation will support Royal Orchid Hotels’ growth pipeline across the southern region.

Yash Poojari, Business Development Manager – West, brings close to a decade of experience across hospitality operations and real estate. He began his career with ITC Hotels and later gained international exposure in Malaysia. He has subsequently worked with leading organisations including Square Yards, Vibe Realty and RD Brothers, and most recently with The Park Hotels, where he focused on hotel acquisitions, property evaluations, brand affiliations and building long-term relationships with owners and developers. His experience across multiple markets and understanding of deal-making and stakeholder engagement will support the Group’s development efforts in the western region.

The Group has also appointed Mr. Rahul Zetshi as Vice President – Sales, further strengthening its sales leadership and commercial capabilities.

Rahul brings over 24 years of experience across hotel sales, business development, strategic account management and market expansion. His career spans leading hospitality organisations including Hotel Central Park, Royal Orchid Hotels and Lemon Tree Hotels. An alumnus of Royal Orchid Hotels, Rahul previously held senior sales positions with the Group before moving to Lemon Tree Hotels, where he took on senior sales leadership responsibilities and most recently served as General Manager, Sales at Lemon Tree Hotels Corporate Office, overseeing business across Southern and Eastern India.

His return to Royal Orchid Hotels marks a continuation of his association with the Group and brings extensive industry experience, market knowledge and established relationships to the senior leadership team. His expertise will support the Group’s sales strategy, strengthen market penetration and contribute to its business growth objectives.

“As we continue to expand our footprint, strengthening our leadership team with the right mix of experience and market knowledge is essential to our growth. Deep and Yash bring strong expertise in business development, market expansion and building strategic partnerships, which will further strengthen our development pipeline across the South and West. We are equally delighted to welcome Rahul back to the Royal Orchid family. His extensive experience in sales, business development and market relationships, along with his earlier association with the Group, will further strengthen our sales function. We warmly welcome Rahul, Deep and Yash to the ROHL family and look forward to their contribution as we continue to expand our presence and build stronger relationships with our partners and stakeholders across India.”

C.K. Baljee, Chairman & Managing Director, Royal Orchid Hotels

“As we continue to grow, strengthening our leadership capabilities is equally important as expanding our business. These appointments bring a strong combination of industry experience, market knowledge and fresh perspectives to the organisation. We are committed to building a leadership team that is aligned to our business priorities, supports our people and creates the capability required for ROHL’s next phase of growth. We warmly welcome Rahul, Deep and Yash to the ROHL family and look forward to their contribution to our continued journey.”

Jayesh Wadher, Vice President – Human Resources, Royal Orchid Hotels

“Both Yash and Deep have worked in environments where speed, relationship-building and disciplined evaluation are critical. Their addition gives us stronger coverage in the West and South, and I look forward to working closely with them as we build a robust and sustainable development pipeline.”

Gaurav Goyal, Senior Vice President – Development

Royal Orchid Hotels remains focused on measured, opportunity-led expansion, with continued efforts to strengthen its presence across business, leisure and emerging markets. The addition of Rahul Zetshi, Deep Jain and Yash Poojari further strengthens the Group’s sales and development leadership and supports its focus on building strategic partnerships, driving business performance and expanding its market presence across India.

The appointments mark another step in Royal Orchid Hotels’ ongoing efforts to build a strong and experienced leadership team capable of supporting the Group’s next phase of growth.