Job Description – CDO – Hotels Division

Role Summary The Chief Development Officer – Hotels Division will provide

strategic leadership and overall accountability for the planning, design, development, construction, execution, and delivery of all hospitality projects . The CDO will be responsible for

building and executing the organization's hotel development roadmap, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality, safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.

This role requires a seasoned engineering leader with extensive experience in managing

large-scale hospitality and mixed-use developments valued between ₹500–1,000 crore . The incumbent must have successfully led

multi-site, multi-location hotel projects

in a corporate leadership role and possess the capability to oversee the complete project lifecycle—from concept and planning to commissioning and operational handover.

The CDO will lead the entire Projects organization, with

Project Heads across all locations, the Head – MEP, AVP – Design,



Projects Procurement, Planning, Contracts, and Quality teams

reporting into this position.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Develop and execute the long-term development strategy for the Hotels Division. Lead the planning and execution of greenfield, brownfield, mixed-use, and hotel renovation projects across India. Establish project governance, execution frameworks, and best practices to ensure consistent project delivery. Drive innovation, value engineering, and sustainable development initiatives across all projects.

Project Planning & Execution Provide overall leadership for the complete project lifecycle, including: Project feasibility and planning Master planning Design management Budgeting & CAPEX planning Procurement strategy Construction management MEP execution Interior fit-outs & FF&E; Testing & Commissioning Hotel Pre-opening Support Final Handover to Operations Ensure all projects are del

📌 Chief Development Officer (Mumbai)
🏢 Holland Advisors
📍 Mumbai