Ashraf Lakhany
Chief Executive Officer, Superhost Hospitality
Naperville, IL 60563
Phone (630) 799-5900
Property Types
Hospitality
Bio
Ashraf Lakhany is the Founder and CEO of Superhost Hospitality, with over four decades of experience in the hospitality industry. He established Superhost in 1981, beginning with the acquisition of a 200-room Quality Inn, and has since led the company through more than 35 hospitality projects totaling over $300 million in real estate investments. His background in engineering and construction laid the foundation for a career spanning hotel management, development, acquisitions, and financing. Ashraf is known for identifying high-potential assets and executing cost-optimized revitalizations, including innovations at Embassy Suites that influenced broader industry practices. His leadership also extends into residential, commercial, and industrial real estate, with a focus on converting farmland into high-value properties. Ashraf holds degrees from Indiana Institute of Technology, Indiana University, and Dartmouth College, and remains committed to mentoring minority communities and fostering economic opportunity through strategic development.
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