Chennai Real Estate 2026

Over 18 years of experience in managing business units, leading business development and relationship management across the real estate, fintech and manufacturing sectors. Currently heading the large transactions vertical of an investment banking firm, helping developers raise funding for projects, engineer mergers and acquisitions, monetise assets and optimise cash flows.

Arun Bharathi is a trailblazing real estate developer and operator with over a decade of experience under his belt. A true master of his craft, he is highly regarded for his unique ability to turn visionary concepts into profitable reality. His understanding of market dynamics and ground-breaking strategies have allowed him to capitalize on these prospects.He is a true force of nature in the real estate world, with unparalleled experience, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a track record of stunning successes. His specialty is working with HNI and UHNI looking to optimize their investments. His innovative strategies and systematic and in-depth market analysis have consistently delivered impressive returns on investment for his clients.

Gopal is a senior corporate finance leader with over 33 years of experience across India’s top industrial groups. He is currently the Executive Director & CEO of Shriram Properties, where he led the company’s successful IPO in December 2021 — one of only two real estate IPOs in India over the last 13 years. Since joining Shriram Properties in 2018 as ED & Group CFO, Gopal has driven financial turnaround, established co-investment platforms, and strengthened the company’s development pipeline and strategic partnerships. Previously, he spent 13 years at Reliance Industries, holding key leadership roles in corporate finance and M&A, including CFO of Reliance Holding USA. He also held senior finance roles at Aditya Birla Group and began his career as an equity analyst. Gopal holds an MBA in Finance and a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from leading Indian institutions.

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.

Ampa Palaniappan is a third-generation entrepreneur and the Managing Director of the Ampa Group, a diversified conglomerate with businesses across real estate, retail, hospitality, technology, and finance. Born on 15 December 1965 in Chennai, he holds a BBA from Madurai Thiagarajar College and an MBA from Newport University, California. He returned to India to expand the family business and went on to create landmark projects including Ampa SkyOne Mall (formerly Ampa Skywalk) and the prestigious Taj Sky View Hotel & Residences, developed in partnership with IHCL (TATA Group) as the world’s first Taj-branded residences. He is also the founder of Cube84 Inc., a global Salesforce consulting and IT services firm, and an active angel investor su

As the CEO - Hiranandani Group Real Estate & Infrastructure Business, he drives the Business Strategy & Re-engineering, Operations,Investments/Divestments & M & A. across business verticals of Real estate, Infrastructure/Utilities, Industrial & Logistics parks. He is also associated with Pegasus Fininvest Advisory Pvt. Ltd. Prior to Hiranandani Group, He was the Group director & CEO of a large entity operating in the Hospitality and Real estate sector. He was also the Group CFO of “Future Capital Holdings Ltd.” He was the CFO for “Britannia Industries Ltd.”. He has had a long stint of 7 years with “Coca-Cola India” as Vice-President Finance and as a board member at the bottling company “Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Ltd.