Crowne Plaza New Delhi Mayur Vihar has announced the appointment of Mohammad Muneer as its Director of Sales and Marketing

In addition to his hotel role, Muneer has also been entrusted with responsibilities as Area Champion – Sales and Marketing, Southwest Asia for IHG Hotels & Resorts, supporting collaboration and performance across a key group of hotels in the region.
Muneer brings over 18 years of diverse hospitality experience, having held leadership positions across brands such as Shangri-La, Taj, The Westin, Le Méridien, and Sheraton. His most recent tenure at Holiday Inn Bengaluru Racecourse — part of the IHG portfolio — was marked by robust commercial growth, sharp repositioning, and operational agility.
Commenting on his new role, Mohammad Muneer said, “IHG’s ‘Room to Grow’ philosophy has given me the space to evolve into a multidimensional leader. I am excited to take on this dual role at a time when Crowne Plaza Mayur Vihar — already well-positioned in the Delhi NCR market — is enhancing its facilities, reimagining guest experiences, and strengthening its appeal as a preferred address for the modern blended traveller. Our strategic priorities will be focused on driving commercial excellence, unlocking new market segments, and scaling both performance and purpose.”
Pankaj Gupta, Area General Manager – IHG Southwest Asia, added, “Muneer’s appointment reflects our strong internal talent pipeline and our vision for future-ready commercial leadership. His structured approach, deep market knowledge, and ability to lead across diverse formats make him uniquely positioned to accelerate outcomes — both at Crowne Plaza Mayur Vihar and across the Southwest Asia portfolio. We look forward to the value he will bring in this next phase of growth.”

An alumnus of Vinayaka Missions University, Mohammad Muneer holds a master’s degree and is passionate about reading — a habit that continues to shape his thoughtful and well-rounded leadership style.
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