CEO
Noble Investment Group
As founder and chief executive officer, Mr. Shah provides overall strategic guidance for the Noble organization and heads its investment committee.
He has been profiled in Newsweek magazine as one of the most influential South Asians in the United States, named as one of Atlanta’s most prominent leaders by Atlanta Magazine and the Atlanta Business Chronicle, and as one of the 21st century’s most influential hospitality industry leaders by both Lodging and Lodging Hospitality magazines. He has been awarded the prestigious IREFAC Arne Sorenson Award for his industry leadership, has been named Penn State University’s Executive of the Year, and has been honored by the UJA Federation of New York in recognition of his professional and philanthropic achievements. He has also been recognized by Georgia Trend magazine’s Georgia 500 for his influence as one of the state’s most impactful leaders and as one of the Top 50 Most Inspirational People in Global Hospitality and Travel by the International Hospitality Institute.
Mr. Shah was chairman of the board for LaQuinta (NYSE: LQ) and CorePoint Lodging REIT (NYSE: CPLG) prior to their successful realizations for shareholders. He presently serves as an executive committee member of the board of directors for the American Hotel and Lodging Association, is co-chairman of its Industry Real Estate and Finance Advisory Council, and is a member of the owner boards for Marriott International, and Hyatt Hotels Corporation.
Mr. Shah is an active supporter of educational objectives and is currently serving his fifth term as a member of the Board of Trustees for his alma mater, Wake Forest University, where he is chairman of its investment committee.
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