Accor appoints Deeppreet Bindra as Director of ibis and ibis Styles India

The hospitality leader brings over two decades of experience across hotel operations, commercial performance and people leadership as Accor advances the growth of its midscale brands in India.

Accor has appointed Deeppreet Bindra as Director – ibis & ibis Styles India, as the hospitality group continues to strengthen its presence and expand the two brands across the country.

In his new role, Bindra will lead the strategic and operational performance of ibis and ibis Styles in India, focusing on portfolio growth, commercial performance, guest experience and team development. He will work closely with hotel teams and partners to strengthen brand performance and support continued growth across established and emerging markets.

More than two decades of hospitality experience

Bindra brings over two decades of experience across the service and hospitality sectors, with expertise spanning hotel operations, commercial performance, sales, guest experience and people leadership. His career includes leadership roles with American Express, Kingfisher Airlines, The Oberoi Group and Marriott International, where he gained experience across hotel operations and business performance.

His contribution to the hospitality industry has been recognised through several accolades, including General Manager of the Year – Upper Upscale at BW Hotelier 2026; General Manager of the Year at the FHRAI Annual Convention 2025; General Manager of the Year at Hotelier India 2022; and General Manager of the Year – Consumer Operations at the Marriott APEC Conference 2021.

Most recently, Bindra held leadership roles with Marriott International, where he led hotel operations and commercial performance while developing engaged teams.

Focus on growth and guest experience

The appointment comes at an important phase in the development of ibis and ibis Styles in India. While ibis offers accessible and reliable hospitality, ibis Styles brings a distinctive, design-led proposition. Both brands are positioned to serve the evolving needs of India’s domestic and business travel markets.

Bindra will focus on building on this foundation, driving business performance and delivering consistent guest experiences across the portfolio as the brands expand their presence.

Vineet Mishra, Vice President, PME, Accor India & South Asia, said, “We are delighted to welcome Deeppreet to Accor and look forward to his leadership as we continue to strengthen ibis and ibis Styles in India. His extensive experience across hotel operations, commercial performance and people leadership, combined with his strong track record in the industry, will be valuable as we build the next phase of growth for the brands. I am confident that Deeppreet will create meaningful value for our guests, owners and partners.”

Commenting on his new role, Deeppreet Bindra, Director – ibis & ibis Styles India, said, “I am excited to join Accor and take on the opportunity to lead ibis and ibis Styles in India. Both brands have established a strong presence in the country, with clear and distinctive propositions, and I look forward to building on this foundation. My focus will be on strengthening business performance, delivering consistent guest experiences and working closely with our teams and partners to drive sustainable growth. I am looking forward to contributing to the next chapter of the brands’ journey in India.”