InterContinental Hotels Group has appointed Sudeep Jain as its vice president, development, South West Asia. In his new role, Jain will further strengthen IHG's presence in the region encompassing India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh. Prior to this appointment, Jain worked for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. as its vice president, acquisitions & development, South Asia. He has also worked with Jones Lang LaSalle, Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels, Bain & Co and Merrill Lynch.