Sanjay Dutt FRICS

From becoming an entrepreneur at the age of 21 to his current stint as MD & CEO of Tata Realty & Infrastructure Ltd and Tata Housing Development Company Ltd, Sanjay Dutt has over 30 years of experience in the Real Estate Development and Consulting space. At Tata Realty & Infrastructure and Tata Housing, ...   he oversees 37 million sq.ft of Residential and Commercial Development and management across 13 cities and 21 projects in India, Sri Lanka & Maldives, which comprises sectors in Commercial, Retail, Hospitality and Residential (Luxury/Premier, Affordable, Second Home & Mixed-Use Township). He is also involved in the management of the infrastructure projects, which includes 3 rope ways, 4 roadways & a Metro project in Pune. He is privileged to be: • Chairman – South Asia Board, RICS • Chairman – APREA Advocacy Committee, Asia • Founding Member – ULI • Executive Managing Committee - Naredco • Board Member – RICS APAC World Regional Board • Board Member - Bombay Chamber of Commerce Sanjay holds a Post-Graduate in Marketing & HR from the International Management Institute. Read More

Ameya Gumaste FRICS

Executive Director and Country Head, Linesight India

As Executive Director and Country Head for India, and a member of the regional leadership team, Ameya is responsible for strategy, people and growth of Linesight’s India business. Ameya has over 27 years of Project and Cost Management experience and throughout his career in the construction industry, Ameya has been ...   fortunate to work for world class firms, serving many fortune 500 firms as clients and helping deliver major projects across a range of sectors, including Data Centers, Commercial and Life Sciences. He is a proud to be a member of the coveted RICS South Asia Board alongside some of India’s top Real estate professionals as well as a member of the RICS Global construction sector advisory forum. Read More

Capt. K Srinivas MRICS

Chief Executive Officer, Cornerstone Property Developers Private Limited

Capt. Srinivas MRICS, an IIMB alumni and a Certified Independent Director from Ministry of Corporate Affairs is the CEO of Cornerstone Properties Pvt Ltd, a Bangalore based Real estate development company that invests in land acquisition both from Government and Private players and undertakes full life cycle development ...   of these assets across Commercial, residential, industrial, and warehousing asset classes through Self-development, Joint Development, Development Management models etc. He is a senior executive with two decades of combined work experience on the Client & Developer side across Indian and Global real estate markets. He is a former Army Officer with experience in Supply chain, warehousing and logistics functions. Post his Army tenure, he has led Real estate and Supply Chain functions at Citibank, Aditya Birla group, IBM, Capgemini and others managing both regional and global portfolios .His Professional experience spans across the full life cycle of Real estate Planning & delivery of large developments across commercial, residential, industrial, warehousing and retail asset classes including location assessment, mergers, acquisitions, investments, asset management, Supply Chain, ESG, Sales and Marketing and Corporate Services. Read More

Deben Moza FRICS

Senior Executive Director, Head of Project Management Services Knight Frank (India) Pvt. Ltd.

A Business Leader with the vision and leadership skills to strategically plan, direct and control company operations to capitalize on emerging business opportunities Expertise in providing breakthrough leadership to achieve corporate strategies, build coalitions to support business growth and implement and manage change ...   to drive organizational performance. Over 27 years of experience in the Architectural Design Construction Industry - Real Estate Strategy, Infrastructure, Architecture, Planning, Project Management. Leadership role in Project Management & Architectural Design Services for International Property Consulting Companies & Multi-National Corporations. Proven track record of forging business partnerships both domestic and internationally. Experience across Sectors (Private Government) including Infrastructure, Hospitality, Residential, Commercial, Healthcare, Education, Industrial, Retail Planning, Construction, Conservation, Redevelopment, Corporate Interiors Qualifications • Bachelor of Architecture, B Arch B A M U • CEP in Project Management, IIT, New Delhi • Senior Management Program, IIM, Calcutta • DRS Certificate Course, Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors Read More

Michael Holland FRICS

Independent Director, Nexus Select Trust and Samhi Hotels Ltd

Michael Holland has over 30 years of international experience in Asia, Europe and the USA in commercial property owner/developer, corporate occupier, advisory and Board/Committee roles. He spent twenty years in India since founding the JLW/JLL business in India in 1998. He is now based in Europe and travels to India ...   on a quarterly basis. He serves as Independent Director for the Mumbai listed entities Nexus Select Trust and Samhi Hotels, and was CEO for the Embassy/Blackstone REIT from 2014 until June 2022. He is Partner in the AGP Sustainable Real Assets Group, a private business with a focus on renewable energy, sustainable community infrastructure and green technologies with housing, logistics and data centre investments in India, Europe, Australia and USA. He serves as RICS South Asia board member and also as board member/advisor to two charitable organisations in Bengaluru which focus on disability (ProVision Asia) and education (Yuvalok). Read More

Ram Chandnani MRICS

Managing Director, Advisory & Transaction, CBRE, India

Ram, is the leader of Advisory & Transaction Services business in India in his present capacity. He has been with CBRE for almost 3 decades and engaged with several key corporate clients in the Indian sub-continent & region. Ram, oversees a team of over 500+ professionals that support clients across 200+ cities ...   in India. He is responsible for the overall strategic growth of the Advisory & Transaction Services business in the country including Office, Retail, Industrial, logistics & Land Services, Occupier Advisory, Data Center & Flex space. His expertise lies across industries and has successfully mobilized new accounts across the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services & Insurance), technology and consulting sectors. He is an acknowledged real estate expert and is well known for his strong relationships with developers and investors. He is a trusted advisor and partner to clients in India and continues to manage and spearhead some of the key CBRE relationships as their long-term trusted partner. He has been an integral part of the team that has delivered some of the most marquee transactions in Indian real estate. He has engaged in many firsts from an Indian Real Estate viewpoint, including the • 1st Mall Development Advisory • 1st & the largest to date built to suit Office of over 3.5 million SFT • 1st Retail roll out across 80+ cities • India’s First internationally managed service apartments for Oakwood Read More

Prof Chitra Weddikkara FRICS

Managing Director, Qserve Pvt Ltd.

Prof. Chitra Weddikkara is the founding chairman of the Qserve Group of companies, She Is qualified in the fields of Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Project Management and Law with over 40 years of industry and academic exposure. She is an emeritus professor of the department of Building Economics and was the former ...   Dean of Faculty of Architecture University of Moratuwa and Former President of Institute of Architects (SLIA) and Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka (IQS.SL), Common Wealth Association of Surveying and Land Economy (CASTLE) and was the Chairperson of PAQS (Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors), She is also the current Dean of the Colombo School of Construction Technology (CSCT Campus) She is engaged as an Advisor/Member on Construction related Disputes in the SARRC Region being the holder of a Ph.D. in Law in the area of Dispute Resolution in the Construction Industry, She served in the advisory capacity of many Governmental boards such as a member of the Procurement Commission under the Constitutional Council of Sri-Lanka , member of Construction Industry Development Authority (CIDA) to name a few. Prof Chitra Weddikkara is a prominent global personality in the field of Quantity Surveying. Qserve being the brainchild of Prof Chitra Weddikkara, she is an inspiration to the hundreds of staff placed globally under Qserve brand serving in the profession. She was the chair of Pacific Association of Quantity surveyors, (PAQS). Read More

Pawan Swamy MRICS

Chairman & Jt. Managing Partner, Credberg Advisors

Pawan Swamy is a founding member of Credberg and serves as Chairman & Jt Managing Partner and is responsible for the overall direction of the firm. He has more than 20 years of experience in Indian Real estate on the investment banking and brokerage sides of the industry. He has led more than US$ 5 billion in transactions ...   across all asset classes and the entire capital structure. Mr Swamy was previously a Managing Partner at Brookfield Financial, leading their India operations. Prior to that, he was a Managing Director at Jones Lang Lasalle where he set up one of the largest real estate capital markets and investment brokerage platforms in the country. His experience also includes working on the real estate mortgage lending side as a senior executive with Standard Chartered Bank. Mr Swamy earned a MBA in Finance from Mumbai University and earned an undergraduate degree from the Indian Institute of Management and Commerce (IIMC). Read More

Sanjeev Dasgupta MRICS

CEO - CapitaLand Investment India & CEO, CapitaLand India Trust

Sanjeev Dasgupta, the CEO of CapitaLand Investment India and CEO of CapitaLand India Trust, oversees CapitaLand’s operations in India with an SGD 5 billion AUM, covering business parks, logistics & industrial parks, and data centres. He also manages Asia's first India-focused real estate investment trust (REIT), ...   CapitaLand India Trust and leads the expansion of the CapitaLand Group’s portfolio in India. With a career spanning 26 years, Sanjeev has expertise in real estate fund management, corporate finance, strategy, and financial control. Before joining CapitaLand, he served as President of Real Estate at ICICI Venture Funds Management, overseeing a USD 600 million Real Estate fund. As the Managing Director at Future Capital Real Estate, he managed USD 430 million in real estate investments. Sanjeev's diverse experience includes roles at Tata Group and Merrill Lynch across India, Hong Kong and London. A qualified chartered accountant and graduate company secretary, he holds an MBA from London Business School. Read More

Sobha Rani FRICS

Founder Managing Director, Veadik Consulting Solutions, Esttareal Solutions Pvt Ltd

Sobha is one of the first lady members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyor in India. With MBA in Construction and Real Estate from University College of Estate Management UK, Sobha’s expertise includes effective business strategies, launching successful start-ups, and spearheading the digital transformation ...   of cost management practices along with sustainability in construction projects. She further lends her expertise as an APC Auditor and Assessor, embodying her commitment to nurturing the growth of fellow professionals. As the Founder and Managing Director of both Esttareal Solutions Pvt Ltd and Veadik Consulting Solutions, she has cemented her legacy as a visionary entrepreneur. The pursuit of a Doctorate in Business Administration further exemplifies Sobha's commitment to continuous learning and leadership in the ever-evolving landscape of her field. Additionally, her role as an Arbitrator on the RICS Panel of Dispute Resolvers & Expert Witnesses showcases her dedication to promoting fairness and integrity within the industry. Read More

Sangeeta Prasad FRICS

Group CEO, Runwal Developers Pvt. Ltd.

Sangeeta is a driven and passionate leader with 30 years of experience and pedigree to manage large businesses through a strategic mindset with operational and execution excellence. She is currently the Group CEO for Runwal, a leading and premier real estate developer in Western India. She believes in creating and enhancing ...   organization and business value and motivate diverse set of people towards a common goal. Her conviction of purpose, tenacity and persistence drives her to do meaningful, value-oriented work. Her experience spans across multiple lines of business, across various functions and roles, handling both mature and startup businesses. She has been a speaker and panelist at various events over her career; and has addressed audiences at multiple editions of the World Economic Forum at Davos, at the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or ‘COP 21’, in Paris, and at the eighth Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM8) held in Beijing in 2017. A current Board Member in the Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, she has held various positions in industry bodies such as Co-Chair of the CII Urban Development and Smart Cities Council, Member of the Board of Governors, IIM Lucknow and a member of the FICCI Smart Cities Committee. Read More

Somy Thomas MRICS

Managing Director, Valuation & Advisory, India Co-Head, Land & Capital Markets, India Cushman & Wakefield

Somy is the Managing Director, India for Valuation and Advisory Services and Co-head for Capital Markets. He is involved in advising clients on real estate transactions while working with Landlords, Developers, Individual & Institutional investors. The services range from strategic partnerships, development & ...   acquisition funding and exit & disposition services. Somy has experience in various sectors through his consulting background, which has helped in adding value to clients in their real estate investment or divestment decisions. His expertise in understanding the finer nitty-gritties of a transaction from a financial perspective and his experience in negotiations & deal structuring makes him a go-to person for any complex or large-ticket transaction. Somy has over 19 years of experience in the real estate sector, of which 16 years is with C&W. He has worked with various Private corporations & Government agencies in providing advisory solutions such as bid advisory, valuation studies, project structuring, documentation, etc. He has also extensively worked with global investors and occupiers on their investment and occupancy strategy especially in the commercial office space and part of advisory team for international REIT issuances of properties from India. Education: • Master of Business Administration, XLRI, Jamshedpur • Member of Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Read More

Vinod Rohira MRICS

Managing Director & CEO, Commercial Real Estate, K Raheja Corp Group

Mr. Vinod Rohira is the MD & CEO-Commercial Real Estate, K Raheja Corp Group. In his previous role, he was the CEO of the Investment Manager to Mindspace Business Parks REIT. Vinod holds a master's degree in business administration from University of Chicago. He began his career with the KRC group, over two decades ...   ago and has been instrumental in leading the development of approximately 25.0 million square feet of commercial real estate for the KRC group, across India. He is on the FICCI Real Estate Committee, a congregation of top industry frontrunners, to drive policy changes in India. He is also on the ‘South Asia Leadership Forum for Corporate Real Estate and Facility Management’ of RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), working closely with the peers to steer and lead dialogues on key issues related to the realty sector and its professionals. Read More