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ABOUT GRI Offices & Parks India 2023
The premiere commercial real estate event returns in June for its 4th edition!
Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to meet the biggest names in the industry to share insights into the most pressing issues being faced by the sector today. A series of roundtable discussion sessions will take place throughout the event, with topics including commercial real estate value adjustments, portfolio innovation, investment strategies, funding & acquisition challenges, and more.
Register now to secure your place for GRI Offices & Parks India 2023, taking place at the Sumadhura Capitol Tower Building in Bengaluru on Thursday, June 22nd.
Format
Engage in collaborative deal flow discussions, consider the latest industry trends, and share insights into the current challenges facing the sector in an exclusive and candid format. GRI Club India events provide the perfect platform for you to find the right partners, build valuable relationships, and keep the conversation going long after the event.
Audience
GRI Offices & Parks India 2023 will gather the leading developers, financial corporations, investment funds, occupiers, and many others from around the country to discuss the changing landscape of the Indian real estate sector and prepare for what lies ahead.
Unique Format
Discussion format that enables you to interact and engage
In-depth industry knowledge
Networking made easy
Discussions
10:00 - 10:15 | Welcome Note
G Madhusudhan
Chairman & Managing Director
Sumadhura Infracon
G Madhusudhan
Chairman & Managing DirectorSumadhura Infracon
India
Madhusudhan G, is a first-generation entrepreneur. He founded The Sumadhura Group, one of South India’s leading real estate companies in 1995 and since then has been catering primarily to the residential segment across Luxury, Mid-segment and AffordabIe segment categories.
The Group has delivered over 8 mn sft of projects and ~20 mn sft of projects are under various stages of implementation across B’lore & Hyderabad. Today Sumadhura projects are home for 7000+ happy customers. Sumadhura has also forayed into Commercial, Retail, Logistics and Plotted development segments.
Mr. Madhusudhan is an alumnus of IIM Bengaluru. He is an ardent reader, traveller, active sports person and enjoys rush of adrenaline through adventure sports.
https://sumadhuragroup.com/
+91 91772 01433
Bengaluru | Karnataka | India
Sumadhura is a name that resonates among the prominent residential and commercial developers in Bangalore & Hyderabad.With over two decades of experience in the real estate sector, Sumadhura Group has established itself as a premier residential developer.
Welcome Note by Mr. G Madhusudhan, Sumadhura Infracon
Madhusudhan G, is a first-generation entrepreneur. He founded The Sumadhura Group, one of South India’s leading real estate companies in 1995 and since then has been catering primarily to the residential segment across Luxury, Mid-segment and AffordabIe segment categories.
The Group has delivered over 8 mn sft of projects and ~20 mn sft of projects are under various stages of implementation across B’lore & Hyderabad. Today Sumadhura projects are home for 7000+ happy customers. Sumadhura has also forayed into Commercial, Retail, Logistics and Plotted development segments.
Mr. Madhusudhan is an alumnus of IIM Bengaluru. He is an ardent reader, traveller, active sports person and enjoys rush of adrenaline through adventure sports.
10:15 - 11:15 | Opening Panel Discussion
Commercial Real Estate Value Adjustments
Will growing complexity and new rules bring new opportunities to India's top cities?
- Post pandemic global inflationary era -turning point in the commercial estate landscape in India?
- How do you foresee the CRE investment in 2023 and the years to come?
- Key value adjustments that commercial real estate players need to consider in India's top cities
- How is India positioned when compared to other APAC countries?
- Technological advancements or innovations that are game-changers in the commercial real estate industry.
- Prime Assets in Secondary Cities or Secondary Assets in Prime Cities?
12:00 - 13:00 | Break-Out Discussions
Landlords and Tenants
Flexible harmony or leasing frictions?
- Occupier - What's driving demand and how are flexible leasings affecting new occupations?
- Landlords and Asset Owners - Flexible enough?
- Spaces - What's the impact of taking less space or moving out and how tenants are seeing them?
- Rent Negotiations - Final settlement between discounts and collections?
- Emerging Trends - What are the tech leasing opportunities for real estate-focused startups?
Moderator
Amruta Varshini
Khaitan & Co - India
Moderator
Sudheer Madamaiah
Partner | Real Estate, Corporate and Commercial
Khaitan & Co - India
Moderator
Thripti George
Senior Director - Office Leasing Advisory, India and Regional Lead COE & Pursuits - South India, JLL
JLL India
Dr.
Abhijit Sarkar
Senior Vice President & Head of Administration
Sharekhan
Kumara
Shivanna
Senior Director - Real Estate & Facilities
Citrix
Manish
Khedia
Managing Director - West & South India
The Executive Centre
Renuka
Rajagopal
Senior Director, Workplace
VMware
Santosh
K
Director, Workplace Resources - India
Palo Alto Networks
Vikas
Chawla
Director, Employee & Workplace Solutions
Salesforce
12:00 - 13:00 | Break-Out Discussions
REITs vs Fractional Ownership
Too many products for the same pocket or a natural market balance?
- Tickets Size - Is there "food" for everyone or theree will be companies "hungry"?
- Main Deals - Smooth sailing or always under the regulatory lens?
- Office REITS vs Other Asset Classes - What are the challenges and opportunities for viable investment deals?
- Sponsor Perspective - What are the best bets when it comes to FPIs, Stock exchanges, IPOs, and MFs?
- Future Debuts - What to expect from future debuts and newly listed REITs?
Moderator
Puneet Goyal
Partner Strategy and Transactions
EY
Moderator
Rahul Gogna
Senior Director, Capital Markets
JLL India
O.P.
Nandakumar
Sr. Vice President - Commercial Leasing
K Raheja Corp
Rahul
Parikh
Head Treasury
Embassy REIT
Shesh
Paplikar
Founder & CEO
BHIVE Group
Shiv
Parekh
Founder, hBits
hBits
14:30 - 15:30 | Break-Out Discussions
Portfolio Innovation
Flight-to-core before the obsolescence clock strikes 12?
- Working from Home trends driving landlords to meet ESG and Tech requirements, or office assets becoming obsolete?
- Business Risks - Are sustainability requirements and asset obsolescence growing concerns?
- The New Core - What role will ESG play in valuations?
Moderator
Arpit Mehrotra
Managing Director, Office Services
Colliers
Aashish
Agarwal
Managing Director - Workspace
ANSR
Juggy
Marwaha
CEO-Prestige Office Ventures
Prestige Group
M
K Cariappa
Head Of Administration
ITC LTD
Roshan
Gowda
Regional Head, APJ & Greater China - Global Real Estate and Facilities (GRF)
SAP LABS INDIA
Sarvesh
Soman
Business Head-Commercial
L&T Realty
14:30 - 15:30 | Break-Out Discussions
Funding & Acquisition Challenges
Just a land issue or more to keep an eye out?
- Land Availability & Construction Costs - Chronic headaches or is there a light at the end of the tunnel?
- Refinancing - Trouble on the horizon?
- Alternative Funding - What are the options?
- Lenders x Debt Funds - New launches, quick fundraising?
- New Developments - Greenfield deals with a flight-to-core tendency or not enough space?
Moderator
Hetal Kotak
Director - South
Mango Advisors
Moderator
Udayarkar Rangarajan
Partner | Corporate and Commercial, Restructuring and Insolvency
Khaitan & Co - India
Angad
Bedi
Managing Director
BCD
Dhruv
Dua
CIO
Embassy Group
Gauri
Nagabhushanam Shankar
CEO
CapitaLand India Trust
Girish
Singhi
Co-Chief Investment Officer
Welspun One Logistics Parks
Saurabh
Gupta
Director (Kotak Realty Fund)
Kotak Alternate Asset Managers
Sunil
Pareek
Executive Director
Assetz Property Group
Vineet
Krishnakumar Goyal
Joint Managing Director
Kohinoor Pune
16:00 - 17:00 | Closing Master Discussion
Investment Strategies
'Wait and see', buy or sell?
- Pricing movements - Just a blip or fundamentals shifting?
- High inflation and interest rates - Is there a
- Competitive Cost - How do the asset prices are affecting the runway of growth?
- Early Mover Advantages - How domestic and global investors are planning to increase their exposure to the office industry?
Moderator
Anish Sanghvi
Partner
PwC
Moderator
Ashish Agrawal
Director
Resurgent India
Alok
Jain
Managing Director
Blackstone
Ambar
Maheshwari
CEO
Indiabulls Investment Management Limited
Gaurav
Puri
Chief Investment Officer - CRE
Nuvama
Rohan
Chalsani
Director
CPPIB - Canada Pension Plan Investment Board - Hong Kong
Vithal
Suryavanshi
Partner
Kotak Alternate Asset Managers
Peush Jain
Managing Director - Commercial Leasing and AdvisoryANAROCK Property Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
India
Peush is an industry veteran with over 23 years of experience in global real estate.
As one of the senior-most leaders in the real estate industry; has an extensive expertise across office, retail, industrial, warehousing, Investments and other verticals of Corporate Real Estate.
An expert with domestic and multinational owners, investors, and occupiers across asset classes and have helped drive exceptional results for many top corporates across India, Asia and Europe.
Praveen Vasudeva
Director -Global Real Estate -APAC & JapanIBM
India
Praveen Vasudeva serves as Director of Global Real Estate for APAC & Japan at IBM India, where he leads strategic real estate initiatives across the Asia-Pacific region. With extensive experience in corporate real estate management, he oversees IBM's facility operations, workplace strategy, and real estate portfolio optimization across multiple markets. His role encompasses managing complex real estate transactions, lease negotiations, and implementing innovative workplace solutions that support IBM's business objectives. Vasudeva brings deep expertise in regional real estate markets and has been instrumental in driving cost-effective real estate strategies that align with IBM's global transformation initiatives in the APAC region.
Kunal Walia
Founder & CEOSimpliwork
India
Kunal was the Founder & Managing Director of Khetal Advisors, a tech focused investment banking firm. Kunal was earlier working as Director, Equities for Duke Equity Partners as part of the $150 Million Duke Special Opportunities Fund. He started his career in 2001, by Founding Artemis Technologies a successful mobile middleware product firm that he sold to a Listed Firm in 2003. He holds a BS, Computer Science/Economics degree from Virginia Tech.
Amruta Varshini
Khaitan & Co - India
India
Sudheer Madamaiah
Partner | Real Estate, Corporate and CommercialKhaitan & Co - India
India
Sudheer Madamaiah is a Partner at Khaitan & Co, one of India's leading full-service law firms. Based in the firm's Bangalore office, he specializes in Real Estate, Corporate and Commercial law, bringing extensive expertise in property transactions, corporate structuring, and commercial litigation. With years of experience in the Indian legal landscape, Sudheer has advised numerous clients on complex real estate deals, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance matters. His practice encompasses residential and commercial property development, joint ventures, and cross-border transactions. At Khaitan & Co, he plays a key role in the firm's real estate practice, helping clients navigate India's evolving property laws and corporate regulations while delivering strategic legal solutions.
Thripti George
Senior Director - Office Leasing Advisory, India and Regional Lead COE & Pursuits - South India, JLLJLL India
India
Thripti George serves as Senior Director - Office Leasing Advisory and Regional Lead COE & Pursuits - South India at JLL India. With extensive expertise in commercial real estate, she leads strategic office leasing initiatives across India's dynamic property market. Based in JLL's Indian operations, Thripti specializes in advisory services for corporate occupiers and landlords, driving business development and client engagement in South India. Her role encompasses market analysis, lease negotiations, and strategic real estate solutions. She brings deep knowledge of India's evolving office sector and plays a key role in JLL's growth strategy across major metropolitan markets in the region.
Dr. Abhijit Sarkar
Senior Vice President & Head of AdministrationSharekhan
India
Dr. Abhijit Sarkar serves as Senior Vice President & Head of Administration at Sharekhan, one of India's leading retail broking and financial services companies. With extensive experience in corporate administration and organizational management, Dr. Sarkar oversees key administrative functions and strategic operations. His leadership role involves managing corporate governance, compliance frameworks, and operational excellence initiatives. Dr. Sarkar brings significant expertise in financial services administration, having contributed to Sharekhan's growth as a prominent player in India's capital markets. His professional background encompasses strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and institutional development within the financial sector.
Kumara Shivanna
Senior Director - Real Estate & FacilitiesCitrix
India
Manish Khedia
Managing Director - West & South IndiaThe Executive Centre
India
Manish Khedia serves as Managing Director - West & South India at The Executive Centre, a leading premium flexible workspace provider across Asia-Pacific. With extensive experience in real estate and business center operations, he oversees strategic expansion and operational excellence across key Indian markets including Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, and Chennai. Khedia brings deep expertise in commercial real estate, client relationship management, and market development. Under his leadership, The Executive Centre has strengthened its presence in India's major business hubs, delivering world-class serviced offices and coworking solutions to multinational corporations and growing businesses. His strategic vision focuses on creating premium workspace experiences that enable business success.
Renuka Rajagopal
Senior Director, WorkplaceVMware
India
Renuka Rajagopal serves as Senior Director of Workplace at VMware India, where she leads strategic workplace initiatives and organizational transformation. With extensive experience in enterprise technology and workplace solutions, she specializes in driving digital workplace strategies, employee experience optimization, and workplace innovation. Her leadership focuses on creating modern, flexible work environments that enhance productivity and collaboration. At VMware, she oversees workplace operations, facilities management, and employee engagement programs across Indian operations, contributing to the company's commitment to fostering inclusive and efficient work cultures in the rapidly evolving technology landscape.
Santosh K
Director, Workplace Resources - IndiaPalo Alto Networks
India
Santosh K serves as Director of Workplace Resources - India at Palo Alto Networks, a leading cybersecurity company. In this role, he oversees workplace operations and resource management for the company's Indian operations. With expertise in organizational development and workplace optimization, Santosh contributes to creating efficient work environments that support Palo Alto Networks' mission of protecting digital assets globally. His leadership in workplace resources helps drive operational excellence and employee productivity across the company's Indian facilities, supporting the organization's continued growth in the cybersecurity sector.
Vikas Chawla
Director, Employee & Workplace SolutionsSalesforce
India
Puneet Goyal
Partner Strategy and TransactionsEY
India
Puneet Goyal is a Partner in Strategy and Transactions at EY - Ernst & Young - India. He contributes to the firm's strategic consulting services in India, focusing on transaction strategy and execution.
Rahul Gogna
Senior Director, Capital MarketsJLL India
India
Rahul Gogna serves as Senior Director, Capital Markets at JLL India, where he leads strategic capital market initiatives across the Indian real estate sector. With extensive experience in commercial real estate transactions, investment advisory, and market analysis, he specializes in facilitating complex deals for institutional investors and corporate clients. At JLL, Gogna oversees capital raising, acquisitions, and dispositions while providing market intelligence to drive informed investment decisions. His expertise spans office, retail, and industrial sectors, making him a key figure in India's evolving real estate capital markets landscape.
O.P. Nandakumar
Sr. Vice President - Commercial LeasingK Raheja Corp
India
O.P. Nandakumar serves as Senior Vice President - Commercial Leasing at K Raheja Corp, one of India's leading real estate development companies. With extensive expertise in commercial property leasing and real estate operations, he plays a pivotal role in managing the company's commercial portfolio across multiple markets. His leadership encompasses strategic leasing initiatives, tenant relationships, and business development for K Raheja Corp's diverse commercial properties including office spaces, retail centers, and mixed-use developments. Nandakumar brings valuable industry experience in real estate management, contributing to the company's growth in India's dynamic commercial property sector.
Rahul Parikh
Head TreasuryEmbassy REIT
India
Rahul Parikh is the Head of Treasury at Embassy REIT. He joined Embassy REIT in July 2021 and is responsible for managing the capital structure, fund raising, liquidity, and investments of the REIT. He has over 18 years of experience in corporate finance, treasury, and capital markets across various sectors such as real estate, infrastructure, and financial services. Rahul holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Mumbai University and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Certified Public Accountant from state of Colorado, US and a graduate of executive general management from the Indian Institute of Management, Bengaluru
Shesh Paplikar
Founder & CEOBHIVE Group
India
Shesh, BE in Computer Engineering from NITK, Surathkal. Worked in the technology world for 11 years before starting BHIVE in 2014. Started first company while still a student at NITK. Bring varied experience from starting a company, to sinking in the Himalayas for weeks, to working on Wall Street, startup experience at Bangalore, startups in New York City and has worked in companies of varied sizes and of various cultures in the 11 years before starting BHIVE. Started BHIVE with personal investment and then raised friends and family. Have taken it through a professional funding round. Have been through from 0 to 10+ centers.
Shiv Parekh
Founder, hBitshBits
India
Shiv is an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS in Engineering Physics from Stanford University. He is the founder of hBits, India’s most experienced real estate fractional ownership platform, backed by Raycon Infrastructure, an Indo-German real estate and infrastructure joint venture. hBits is democratizing and digitizing investments in commercial real estate with a goal of building a global digital exchange for real estate. hBits has an AUM of Rs 100 crore and has customers from across India as well as NRIs from Singapore, Gulf, Europe, UK and USA. Its team comprises of ambitious graduates from Harvard, Stanford and IIMs as well as experienced professionals from top corporates like HDFC, HSBC, Piramal and Knight Frank.
Arpit Mehrotra
Managing Director, Office ServicesColliers
India
Aashish Agarwal
Managing Director - WorkspaceANSR
India
Aashish Agarwal serves as Managing Director - Workspace at ANSR, a leading global capability center (GCC) enablement company. With extensive experience in workspace management and operations, he leads strategic initiatives to optimize workplace solutions for multinational organizations establishing and scaling their operations in India. At ANSR, Aashish focuses on creating innovative workspace strategies that support the company's mission of helping Fortune 500 companies build and manage their Indian operations. His expertise spans facility management, real estate optimization, and workplace transformation, contributing to ANSR's position as a trusted partner for global enterprises seeking to establish successful capability centers in India.
Juggy Marwaha
CEO-Prestige Office VenturesPrestige Group
India
Juggy Marwaha is the CEO of Prestige Office
Ventures. In his new role Juggy will be responsible for the leading the growth and
development of Prestige Group’s Office business . He will be actively involved in
the Acquisition, Design & Development , Planning Execution , Business
Development, Leasing & Sales of the Group’s Portfolio .Previously, Juggy held a senior leadership position at JLL India, as the
Executive Managing Director.
M K Cariappa
Head Of AdministrationITC LTD
India
M K Cariappa serves as Head of Administration at ITC Limited, one of India's leading diversified conglomerates. In his administrative leadership role, he oversees operational efficiency and organizational management across ITC's multi-business portfolio spanning FMCG, hotels, paperboards, packaging, and agri-business. With extensive experience in corporate administration and organizational development, Cariappa plays a crucial role in supporting ITC's strategic initiatives and maintaining operational excellence. His expertise in administrative management contributes to ITC's position as a sustainable and socially responsible enterprise, helping drive the company's mission of creating enduring value for stakeholders while maintaining industry leadership across diverse business segments.
Roshan Gowda
Regional Head, APJ & Greater China - Global Real Estate and Facilities (GRF)SAP LABS INDIA
India
As the future of Work unravels globally, Roshans passion lies in spearheading the endeavour to evolve ground-breaking workplace strategies to optimize and stimulate employee performance. The Workplace in the New – and how Wellness, Sustainability and Technology can contribute – is a subject where Roshans interests range from the strategic to the hands-on. In a career spanning over 20 years, Roshan has developed a reputation of a Thought Leader in the Indian and APAC Real Estate ecosystems and is frequently sought-after to engage in future of Work discussion
Sarvesh Soman
Business Head-CommercialL&T Realty
India
Hetal Kotak
Director - SouthMango Advisors
India
Hetal is a business transformation leader with over 28 years of experience across domestic & international geographies. He has a successful track record of multiple business turnarounds and growth journeys. He is an innovative & result oriented leader focused on achieving exceptional results in highly competitive environments. After 24 years of rich experience in multiple CXO roles in Branded Fashion Retail, he has initiated his journey in Real Estate since 2022 with Mango Advisors, heading their business for South Zone & Gujarat. He brings an entrepreneurial approach to building sustainable businesses. In past 3 years he has had a very successful and impactful journey as an investment banking professional. He has spearheaded structuring customised solutions for his clients across South of India. He loves engaging in conversations and is focused on learning every day.
Udayarkar Rangarajan
Partner | Corporate and Commercial, Restructuring and InsolvencyKhaitan & Co - India
India
Angad Bedi
Managing DirectorBCD
India
Angad Bedi is the Managing Director of BCD Group, a global real estate conglomerate. A fourth-generation entrepreneur, he transformed the 75-year-old company into a powerhouse with a presence across India and internationally. Under his leadership, BCD Group has delivered over 150 million square feet of projects, specializing in sustainable development and technological innovation. He also spearheaded India's first SEBI-regulated Special Stressed Asset Fund.
Dhruv Dua
CIOEmbassy Group
India
Dhruv Dua serves as Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Embassy Group, one of India's leading real estate and hospitality conglomerates. In his role, he oversees the company's technology strategy, digital transformation initiatives, and IT infrastructure across Embassy Group's diverse portfolio of commercial, residential, and hospitality projects. With extensive experience in enterprise technology solutions, Dua leads digital innovation efforts that enhance operational efficiency and customer experience. He manages technology implementations across Embassy Group's premium developments, including office parks, malls, and hotels, ensuring robust IT systems support the company's growth across major Indian cities.
Gauri Nagabhushanam Shankar
CEOCapitaLand India Trust
India
Gauri Nagabhushanam Shankar is the CEO of CapitaLand India Trust (CLINT), Asia's first India-focused property trust listed in Singapore. With over 22 years of experience in real estate, he is responsible for driving CLINT's growth, managing its diversified portfolio across business parks, logistics, and data centers. Prior to his current role, he served as CEO, India Business Parks at CapitaLand Investment, overseeing investments, development, and asset management in India. Shankar also significantly contributed to establishing and scaling Ascendas-Firstspace, CapitaLand's industrial and logistics platform in India, as its Head of Investments and CFO. His extensive expertise encompasses private equity, fund management, corporate finance, and advisory. He holds a Master's degree in Finance from London Business School. Under his leadership, CLINT focuses on sustainable growth strategies, including capital recycling, and has achieved a five-star GRESB rating for sustainability.
Girish Singhi
Co-Chief Investment OfficerWelspun One Logistics Parks
India
Girish Singhi is Co-Chief Investment Officer at Welspun One
He has over 15 years of real estate investment management experience.
He holds an M.B.A. (Finance) from FMS, Delhi and B.E. from NSIT (Delhi University).
Saurabh Gupta
Director (Kotak Realty Fund)Kotak Alternate Asset Managers
India
Saurabh Gupta has over 14 years of experience in finance and real estate investment. He is currently the Director at Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited since June 2022, after serving as Vice President there from 2017 to 2022. He has also held significant roles at Essel Finance, Knight Frank India, and Citi, focusing on real estate investments, deal structuring, and investment banking. Earlier in his career, Saurabh worked as a software engineer at Samsung India Software Center and gained consulting experience at Gallup Consulting.
Sunil Pareek
Executive DirectorAssetz Property Group
India
As a key stakeholder and Director of Assetz, Sunil Pareek spearheads overall growth strategy of the business and is an integral part of the core leadership. Leads land acquisitions, fundraise, ESG/CSR and project monitoring. A tech and sustainability enthusiast, he manages and supports project life cycle and jointly along with other stakeholders plays critical role in business growth and performance.
Vineet Krishnakumar Goyal
Joint Managing DirectorKohinoor Pune
India
Mr. Vineet Goyal is a Jt. Managing Director at Kohinoor Group. He made his foray into construction in 2007, when Pune’s construction industry was at its peak. Even as a young leader he spearheaded finance, sales, business development, design, etc. Early in his career, Mr. Vineet visited Japan to study construction best practices, and observed that the Japanese planned every tiny aspect before starting construction – an inspiration that he implemented in his own company. Today, under his dynamic leadership, Kohinoor Group is Pune’s fastest-growing real estate brand. Over the years, he has ventured into multiple verticals and transformed his 39-year-old company into a young vibrant real estate conglomerate.
Anish Sanghvi
PartnerPwC
India
Ashish Agrawal
DirectorResurgent India
India
Ashish Agrawal serves as Director at Resurgent India Ltd, a leading investment banking and financial services firm. With extensive experience in corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, and capital markets, he plays a key role in driving the company's strategic initiatives and client relationships. Under his leadership, Resurgent India has strengthened its position in the Indian financial services sector, providing comprehensive advisory services to corporates and institutional clients. His expertise spans across various industries, contributing to successful deal execution and business development efforts that have enhanced the firm's market presence and client portfolio.
Alok Jain
Managing DirectorBlackstone
India
Alok Jain is a Principal in the Real Estate Group. Since joining Blackstone, Alok has been involved in evaluating real estate investments in several property types. Before joining Blackstone in 2011, Alok worked as a Hardware Engineer with Nvidia Graphics and was involved in designing and verifying complex computer chips. Alok received Bachelors of Engineering (Hons.) from BITS-Pilani where he was awarded the BITS-Merit and BITS-Alumni scholarships. He completed his MBA in Finance from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore
Ambar Maheshwari
CEOIndiabulls Investment Management Limited
India
Ambar looks after the Asset Management business At Indiabulls. A Chartered Accountant, Ambar brings with him substantial deal-making and structuring experience in the Real Estate sector. Prior to joining Indiabulls AMC, Ambar was associated with JLL as Managing Director, where he successfully ran five businesses including Corporate Finance, Education, Healthcare and Social Housing, Special Development Initiatives and Infrastructure. He had worked with DTZ for over five years profitably leading the Investment Advisory business for India and set up the firm’s presence in West India for other service lines. His non real estate stints as an investment banker included IL&FS, Ambit Corporate Finance and KPMG”.
Gaurav Puri
Chief Investment Officer - CRENuvama
India
Real Estate Private Equity professional with deep experience across Investments and Development Management.
Currently leading investments as CIO (CRE) at Nuvama
Previously, responsible for Investments, Product and Strategy at Godrej Fund Management.
Deal experience across real estate product lifecycle, asset classes, capital and transaction structures on a pan India basis.
Rohan Chalsani
DirectorCPPIB - Canada Pension Plan Investment Board - Hong Kong
India
Rohan Chalsani is a seasoned investment professional with over 14 years of global experience across private equity, real assets, and credit. Currently a Director at CPP Investments, he focuses on Real Assets PE in India. His prior roles span Paragon Partners, Kotak Realty Fund, Nomura, and Barclays Investment Bank, where he developed a strong foundation in growth investing, credit, and trading. Rohan holds research credentials in nanotechnology from USC and VCU, combining analytical depth with financial acumen.
Vithal Suryavanshi
PartnerKotak Alternate Asset Managers
India
Vithal Suryavanshi is a Partner at Kotak Alternate Asset Managers, bringing over three decades of extensive experience in commercial real estate. He is a senior member of the Kotak Realty Fund's commercial real estate vertical. Previously, Suryavanshi served as Senior Vice President and Regional Head for Western India at Brookfield Properties, where he was pivotal in leading leasing portfolios, asset operations, and strategic development. His expertise also spans revenue enhancement and market partnerships, and he has held senior leadership roles at Mayfair Housing and K. Raheja Corp. He holds an Executive MBA from NMIMS and completed the Accelerated Development Program at the University of Chicago.
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