GRI GCC-India Week 2026

Lata Pillai is Senior Managing Director and Head of Capital Markets, India, at JLL, based in Mumbai. Appointed in July 2021, she leads the India Capital Markets team, advising domestic and international clients on real estate investments and financing solutions. With over 30 years of extensive experience in banking and real estate, Pillai previously held senior leadership roles at ICICI Bank, where she built its real estate finance desk, and at Deutsche Bank, where she was Head of Commercial Real Estate. Her expertise also spans significant positions at Edelweiss Financial Services and Yes Bank, demonstrating a deep specialization in real estate and financial services.

Mr. Jorge Felippe is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Almulla Capital. He also serves as a board member and member of the Investment Committee. Mr. Jorge has over 20 years of experience in private equity, consulting, and industry across Europe, the Middle East, Brazil, and Asia. He built substantial capabilities in leading organizations through operational improvements and portfolio management.

Puneet Kataria serves as Global Head of Real Estate Investments at Gulf Islamic Investments LLC, a leading alternative investment firm based in the UAE. With extensive experience in real estate investment management across emerging markets, he oversees the company's global real estate portfolio and investment strategies. Kataria brings deep expertise in identifying and executing value-driven real estate opportunities across diverse sectors including commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments. His leadership at GII focuses on expanding the firm's real estate footprint while delivering strong returns for investors through strategic asset acquisition and portfolio optimization in key international markets.

Nishant Kabra serves as Head of Capital Markets for West & North India at JLL, a leading global commercial real estate services firm. Based in India, he oversees capital markets operations across key regional markets, leveraging extensive expertise in real estate investment, transactions, and market analysis. In his senior leadership role at JLL India, Kabra drives strategic initiatives in capital raising, asset disposition, and investment advisory services. His professional focus encompasses commercial real estate financing, investor relations, and market development across India's dynamic property sectors. Kabra brings deep industry knowledge to guide clients through complex real estate transactions and capital market opportunities in the Indian commercial real estate landscape.

With two decades of experience in the luxury real estate sector with Kalpataru, Anuj has led the development of nearly 40 million sq ft of premium real estate with exceptional design, flawless execution, and business excellence.His visionary response to the shift to a shared economy has led to the creation of UrbanWrk transforming enterprise-managed workspaces with a blend of design and sustainability. Guided by the ethos 'Find your space, leave your mark,' Anuj offers a unique proposition for today's entrepreneurs- office spaces that meet their every need and give them the headspace to focus on their vision.

Michael Belton is President of Wainbridge International, responsible for the global leadership of the Company. Не was one of the pioneers of Institutional commercial real estate development in Russia in the 1990s with Hines.Later,he successfully founded Storm Properties, one of the first private professional real estate developerson the Russian market. Michael Belton has over 30 years of realestate experiencewith over 5 million square feet of real estate completed.

Nihar is the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at TCG Real Estate, part of a USD 10 bn private equity based diversified group with interests across sectors such as petrochemicals, lifesciences, consumer and real estate. As the CIO, he leads all of the firm’s investments across multiple strategies. Previously, he was Managing Director at MO Alternates which manages multiple real estate funds with cumulative assets of USD ~1 bn. He has a diverse experience of close to 20 years where he has invested across different asset classes through various structures such as equity, credit, mezzanine, distress and special situations. Over the last few years, Nihar has invested in over 100+ assets and has secured successful exits too.

An accomplished Entrepreneur with extensive experience in modern marketing management methods, project conceptualization, and implementation. He established Shivalik as a brand and played a key role in its growth. His expertise lies in land acquisition, project feasibility, conceptual architecture planning, and holistic growth strategy.

Hamid Kerayechian is the CEO & Founding Partner of Ayana Holding and has full responsibility for executing the strategic direction and ongoing operations for Ayana Holding’s portfolio of companies.

A real estate finance and capital markets professional with over 17 years of experience across investment banking, corporate banking, and structured finance, with a deep focus on Indian real estate. Currently Director at Windlass Developer Pvt Ltd, responsible for capital structuring, lender strategy, and complex financing solutions across asset classes, and actively contributing transaction-led insights to senior peer-level industry discussions.

Shailesh Puranik took over as Managing Director of this colossal business in 1993. He has since then played a pivotal role in taking the company to new heights of success. His vision and foresight has been instrumental in making Puraniks a forerunner in the construction business. Mr. Shailesh completed Bachelor of Architecture from J. J. College of Architecture and ranked first in his final year thesis and stood sixth in the University. He has recently been awarded the "Best CEO of the year 2015".

Amit Goenka is CEO of Nisus Finance (NiFCO), which manages a USD 30 mn RE debt fund portfolio. He is one of India’s leading experts on RE and Infrastructure, appearing in media, industry and focus events. He was the Founder MD & CEO of Essel Finance (ZEE Group) managing AIF RE debt funds, PMS and offshore fund. As National Director- Investments for Knight Frank he transacted over USD 250 mn of real estate in 3 years covering land, residential, office and hotels. He structured NCDs, private equity and debt deals of ~USD 200 mn. He set up and led India’s first USD 50 mil. Office yield fund (REIT). Amit has also worked with Ernst & Young, Aditya Birla Group and Investment Dar (Kuwait/Dubai). Amit holds a BE, MBA, MFM & MRICS.

Ahmed E. El Rabbat serves as Vice-Chairman and Executive Board Member at MRBF Holding, a UAE-based investment and development company. With extensive experience in strategic leadership and business development across the Middle East region, he plays a pivotal role in guiding the company's investment decisions and corporate governance. His expertise spans real estate development, financial services, and strategic partnerships. At MRBF Holding, El Rabbat contributes to the company's diversified portfolio and expansion initiatives, leveraging his deep understanding of regional markets and investment opportunities to drive sustainable growth and value creation for stakeholders.

As the Founder of a specialized Fund Management, Investment Banking, and Asset Management platform, Piyush brings nearly 25 years of deep expertise and leadership in the Indian Real Estate and Financial Services space. A Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant by qualification, he has held senior roles at globally respected firms such as Deloitte, Piramal Fund, and Colliers. Over the course of his career, he has led, structured, and exited real estate investments totaling over USD 2 billion, across office, residential, retail, and hospitality sectors throughout India.

Piyush Kothari is the Executive Director and CEO of Shivalik Investment Fund. An alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad (AGMP) and an MBA in Finance & Insurance from AICAR Business School, he brings over two decades of experience spanning fundraising, business strategy, investments, and deal structuring within the real estate sector. With deep expertise across the full lifecycle of real estate private equity, paired with sharp problem-solving and strategic leadership, he stands out as a seasoned professional in the investment domain. Prior to Shivalik, he served as Director at Colliers, leading Gujarat's Capital Market expansion and advisory role. An entrepreneur at heart, he also founded HealthismPlus Technologies, a healthcare-focused start-up. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at Amplus Capital Advisors, Tata Housing, and Silvex Realty, where he successfully executed large-scale transactions and complex financial structures across residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects.

With over 20 years of work experience, I am the founder and CEO of Incuspaze, a leading co-working space provider in India that offers customized and flexible solutions for Enterprise , MSME’s and startups. I am also an angel investor and founding board member of 3 Minds Digital, a creative agency that helps brands grow online. My core competencies include P&L Management , new business development and customer relationship management, which I leverage to create and maintain long-term partnerships with clients, investors, and stakeholders. My mission is to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and diversity in the co-working industry, and to support the growth and success of the enterprises and entrepreneurial ecosystem in India.