RLJ Lodging Trust
Nikhil Bhalla serves as the Chief Financial Officer at RLJ Lodging Trust since July 2015, leading the company’s finance functions, including financial planning and analysis, treasury, investor relations, and capital markets. Nikhil’s previous roles at RLJ Lodging Trust include Senior Vice President Finance & Treasurer and Vice President in various capacities, focusing on corporate strategy and investor relations. Prior experience includes serving as VP of Equity Research at FBR, where investment analysis and research reporting on lodging C-corps and REITs were conducted, and as Director of Feasibility & Strategic Analysis at Host Hotels & Resorts, underwriting acquisition opportunities globally. Nikhil began a career at Susquehanna International Group as a Senior Associate, conducting sell-side analysis of lodging stocks. Nikhil holds a Master's degree in Hospitality Administration/Management from Cornell University.