Ascott names Rohit Dar as Vice President & Head of South Asia
Rohit Dar - VP Head of South Asia - The Ascott Limited
Rohit will spearhead Ascott’s growth strategy and business leadership across South Asia.
The Ascott Limited (Ascott) announces the appointment of Rohit Dar as Vice President & Head of South Asia. In this role, Rohit will spearhead Ascott’s growth strategy and business leadership across South Asia, guiding the company’s expansion in the region while strengthening performance standards and stakeholder partnerships.
With over three decades of leadership experience in the hospitality industry, Rohit said to bring extensive expertise and a proven track record of delivering strong commercial results across globally respected brands. Prior to joining Ascott, he served as Senior Regional Director of Operations at Hilton India, where he managed a multi-brand portfolio across key markets in South India, driving business growth and deepening owner relationships.
On his appointment, Rohit Dar said: “I am delighted to join The Ascott Limited at an exciting phase of its growth in South Asia. The region presents immense opportunities for expansion, rapid urbanisation and growing demand for quality accommodation. As we deepen our presence across South Asia, I look forward to working closely with our teams and partners to accelerate our strategic priorities, strengthen performance, and deliver exceptional value to all our stakeholders.”
In India, Ascott currently has 985 keys across seven operational properties in six cities, with over 5,000 keys under pipeline development, underscoring its strong growth trajectory in the region.
