Veteran Hospitality Investor Punit Shah Joins Roam Hospitality Advisory Board

Liberty Group CEO brings decades of experience to boutique hotel platform as it expands its portfolio and brand presence.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 10:12pm

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Roam Hospitality, a boutique hotel and hospitality platform owned and operated by The Rise Collective, announced that Punit Shah, the Chief Executive Officer of Liberty Group, has joined the company as an Advisory Board Member. Shah brings decades of experience in hospitality, capital markets, and large-scale asset management to Roam as it continues to scale its portfolio and brand presence.

Why it matters

Roam Hospitality is building a differentiated hospitality platform by integrating branding, operations, and real estate to elevate both guest experience and investment performance. Shah's addition to the Advisory Board marks a key milestone for Roam as it continues to expand its boutique hotel portfolio and strengthen its position as a next-generation hospitality platform.

The details

Punit Shah is the Chief Executive Officer of Liberty Group, a single-family office focused on the diversification and preservation of capital across a wide range of asset classes. Under his leadership, Liberty Group has invested more than $1.2 billion in commercial real estate, spanning multifamily, office, student housing, and retail. Prior to its transition into a family office, the firm built and operated a significant hospitality platform, scaling to 57 hotels and over 5,000 rooms nationwide, primarily affiliated with leading global brands such as Hilton, Marriott, and IHG.

  • Punit Shah joined the Roam Hospitality Advisory Board in April 2026.

The players

Punit Shah

The Chief Executive Officer of Liberty Group, a single-family office focused on the diversification and preservation of capital across a wide range of asset classes.

Roam Hospitality

A boutique hotel and hospitality platform owned and operated by The Rise Collective.

The Rise Collective

A vertically integrated platform operating across hospitality, real estate, media, construction, lending, and wealth strategy.

Elliott Caldwell

The Co-founder and CEO of The Rise Collective.

Raxit Shah

The founder of Liberty Group, which Punit Shah now leads as CEO.

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What they’re saying

“Roam is one of the more interesting hospitality platforms I've seen — a vertically integrated, design-forward model that's redefining hospitality at scale. I'm excited to support Elliott and the Roam team as they grow.”

— Punit Shah, CEO, Liberty Group

“Punit brings a rare combination of institutional investment experience, hospitality expertise, and long-term strategic thinking. As we continue to expand Roam and elevate the guest experience across our portfolio, his perspective will be invaluable.”

— Elliott Caldwell, Co-founder and CEO, The Rise Collective

What’s next

Roam Hospitality plans to continue expanding its boutique hotel portfolio and strengthening its position as a next-generation hospitality platform with Punit Shah's advisory role.

The takeaway

Roam Hospitality's addition of Punit Shah, a veteran hospitality investor and CEO with decades of experience, to its Advisory Board signals the platform's commitment to scaling its unique, vertically integrated model and delivering elevated guest experiences.