Chief Business Officer

Shepherds Hospitality Private Limited – Chief Executive Officer (Hospitality & Business)

Location : Gurgaon / Bangalore

Compensation : Equity-only leadership role at inception; transitions to salary plus equity after defined revenue performance and successful funding milestones.

About Shepherds Hospitality

Shepherds Hospitality Private Limited is the hospitality and operations arm of Shepherds, a real estate company building high-yield, tech-enabled living and stay experiences. This subsidiary owns and operates the full stack of hospitality for Shepherds assets : rooms, F&B, events, guest experience, and operating systems, with the ambition to build a globally respected, design-led, operationally excellent brand.

Role Overview

The CEO is the single point leader for Shepherds Hospitality, combining CEO and Chief Business Officer mandates. This leader owns vision, P&L, brand, commercial strategy, and on-ground operations across all properties and verticals. The remit covers market launch, revenue growth, partnerships, and day-to-day execution, building a platform that delivers exceptional guest experience, strong unit economics, and attractive returns to owners and partners.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Commercial Leadership

• Define and own the long-term hospitality strategy, positioning, and operating model for Shepherds Hospitality.
• Design and execute a multi-city expansion roadmap, including market selection, asset strategy, and launch playbooks.
• Build the commercial architecture : pricing models, fee structures, contracts, and partnership frameworks across stays, F&B, and events.
• Translate strategy into clear plans, KPIs, and dashboards tied to profitability, quality, and growth.

Market Building & Business Development

End-to-End Operations

Guest & Brand Experience

Revenue, P&L & Yield

People & Culture

Partnerships & Stakeholders

Innovation & Systems

Ideal Profile

Compensation