CBRE Bolsters Asia Pacific Hotels & Hospitality Capabilities in India with Senior Appointment

Asia Pacific – March 16, 2026 – CBRE today announced the appointment of Nikhil Shah as Senior Executive Director, Hotels & Hospitality, Capital Markets, India, further enhancing the firm’s advisory capabilities across the region.

Based in Mumbai, Shah brings two decades of experience across hospitality investment and transaction advisory. He has built market-leading platforms and executed high-value, complex transactions across asset classes.

With expertise spanning banking, private equity, and capital raising, Shah will focus on enhancing transaction execution in India’s hotels and hospitality sector. He will advise clients on investment opportunities and support operational scale-up for hotel portfolios.

“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.