Saurabh Tiwari named as vice president – Middle East, Maldives & Sri Lanka at IHCL

He has played instrumental roles at Taj properties in Dubai since 2021

Saurabh Tiwari has been appointed as vice president – Middle East, Maldives & Sri Lanka at the Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company.

Tiwari brings more than two decades of experience in luxury hospitality to the role and has been instrumental in strengthening IHCL’s presence across the region. His role will include driving operational excellence, commercial performance talent development and guest experience.

He joined Taj Dubai in 2021, before being named as area director of operations in 2024. In his tenure he has overseen flagship properties including Taj Dubai, Taj Exotica, The Palm and Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers.

In his expanded role, Saurabh will provide strategic leadership across IHCL’s operations in the Middle East, Maldives and Sri Lanka.

“I am truly honoured to take on the role of Vice President – Middle East, Maldives & Sri Lanka,” said “My journey with Taj and IHCL has been incredibly rewarding and this appointment is as much a reflection of the people around me as it is a personal milestone.

“I am deeply grateful to the leadership team at IHCL for their continued trust, guidance and confidence in me and to our owners for their support and belief in our vision.”

He added, “Most importantly, the credit goes to my teams. Their passion and commitment are behind every milestone we have achieved together. I have always believed that great hospitality begins with great people and I feel fortunate to work alongside some of the very best in the industry.

“IHCL is an organisation that truly invests in its people and gives them the opportunity to grow, lead and make an impact. Taj has been an important part of my professional journey and it is a company I am extremely proud to be associated with. I see myself continuing to grow with IHCL in the years ahead, strengthening our presence across the Middle East, Maldives and Sri Lanka. There is tremendous opportunity ahead and I look forward to building the next chapter together with our teams, owners and leadership.”