Navroz Saju has been appointed as Chair of the 2023 Global Board of Directors at IHG Owners Association
The IHG Owners Association announced that Navroz Saju has assumed the Chair position of its Global Board of Directors for 2023. Saju is the Founder and Principal of Hotel Development & Management Group (HDG) Hotels, based in Ocala, Fl. With nearly 30 years of hospitality experience, Saju has been very active with the Association for more than a decade, beginning in 2010 when he started serving on various committees and task forces, including Revenue Management, Responsible Business, Technology and the Holiday Inn Express® brand.
Saju graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in accounting in 1992 and earned his JD from Georgetown University in 1996. In 1993, Saju left law behind to begin leading the family business, starting his career in the hospitality industry.
The genesis of HDG began in July of 1981. It is now a second-generation enterprise that develops and manages all major branded hotels.
A member of The Florida Bar, Saju participates in several local organizations. He served as Chair of the Marion County Visitor and Convention Bureau from 2011-2018. He is also a member of the Marion County Chamber and Economic Partnership (CEP).
Saju's strong expertise as both a business leader and hotelier make him the perfect fit to advocate for IHG owners and operators around the world. With his leadership, I know we will help our members drive near-term value, which can fuel long-term success.
Saju resides in Ocala with his wife, Shaida, and two sons, Azim and Noah. Saju enjoys working out, spending time with his family and attending his son's soccer and football games. He is a big fan of the Florida Gators and the New York Mets.