CBRE has named Nikhil Shah as senior executive director, hotels & hospitality, capital markets, India, according to a statement. Based in Mumbai, he will focus on enhancing transaction execution in India’s hotels and hospitality sector, advise clients on investment opportunities and support operational scale-up for hotel portfolios.

Shah has 20 years of experience across hospitality investment and transaction advisory, with expertise spanning banking, private equity, and capital raising.

“Nikhil’s appointment reflects our commitment to growing the hotels & hospitality business across the APAC region. His depth of experience will enhance collaboration between our Capital Markets team in India and the broader Hotels team, ensuring seamless execution and client support across the region,” said Steve Carroll, head of hotels & hospitality, capital markets, APAC for CBRE.