Azim Saju, the CEO Hotel Development and Management Group’s Impact Division (HDG) and Ark Holdings Group (Ark), which is the parent company of Ark Hospitality Management and Ark Development.  He leads a dynamic organization that develops and manages a diverse portfolio of franchised hotels. With offices in Ocala, FL, Plano, TX and Raleigh, NC, Azim has ownership in an impressive collective of 29 hotels and third party manages an additional 20 plus hotels.  

Azim is a graduate of Davidson College and University of Florida College of Law.   He serves on the board of the Choice Hotels Owners’ Council, Advent Hospital Foundation, and the International Franchise Association.