APREA India Conference

Sigrid is the Chief Executive Officer of Asia Pacific Real Assets Association (APREA). Based in Singapore, she is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, initiatives and operations of the association across Asia Pacific. Under her leadership, APREA repositioned to an industry trade group focusing on real estate and infrastructure.

Sigrid joined APREA’s executive team in January 2019.

Prior to APREA, she served as Managing Director of Asia Pacific Research and Advisory Services of Cushman & Wakefield (C&W) from 2010 through 2018, where she was responsible for research, thought leadership, strategy formulation and client management.  Before relocating to Singapore, she was based in Washington, D.C. and led C&W’s U.S. research group in the Mid-Atlantic region, overseeing all aspects of market research activities in the Washington, DC; Virginia; Suburban Maryland, Baltimore; and Philadelphia areas. Prior to joining C&W, Sigrid served as a Senior Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR). In that position, she developed NAR’s office, warehouse, retail, multi-family housing, and international research programs.

A recognized expert in global economic, public policy and real estate issues, Sigrid is a frequent speaker at industry events.  Her commentary on commercial and residential real estate markets is also regularly featured in a wide array of global publications, including the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Bloomberg, New York Times and Reuters. Additionally, she has made several television appearances on financial networks and radio such as CNBC, Bloomberg, CNN, National Public Radio and Channel News Asia.

Sigrid holds a Master of Business Administration from Cornell University’s Johnson Graduate School of Management and a Master’s degree in Economics from Pennsylvania State University. She is a member of several civic groups including the Rotary Club of Raffles City in Singapore, where she has served in various leadership positions, and serves in the Executive Committee of the Crohn’s & Colitis Society of Singapore.

Neel, an alumnus of Harvard Business School and a Masters' in Finance and Economics with a Degree in Law has about 26 years of rich business experience.

Neel heads the core real estate business and is now instrumental in setting up I.T. office parks and residential townships. He is on the Board of Chalet Hotels, hospitality division of the group, which manages seven 5‐star properties across India. He has successfully set up the brand 'Inorbit Malls' at pan India basis and Inorbit is now among the top 3 mall companies in the country.

Neel is also on the Board of 'Shoppers Stop', the country's prestigious department store chain.

He was selected as the Top 40 under 40 by Economic Times.

He chairs some of the important committees that shape key industry developments, like:

• APREA, Chairman, India Chapter.
• NAREDCO‐President, West.
• Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Chairman ‐ National Committee on Real Estate and Housing.
• Advisory Board Member, SCAI (Shopping Centres Association of India)

He has been appointed by the Government of India to study and suggest changes to the Special Economic Zone policy.

He was invited by the Honourable Prime Minister of India as a member of 'Champions of Change'.

Mohit Arora is a Managing Director in the Real Estate Group and is based in Mumbai. Since joining Blackstone in 2013, Mr. Arora has been involved in various investments in India including Indiabulls, Salarpuria Office Portfolio and Panchshil Office Parks.

Mr. Arora received an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and a BCom (Hons) from Shri Ram College of Commerce Delhi.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Ritesh is a dynamic and high-performing real estate professional with more than two decades of corporate real estate experience with both service providers and developers. Ritesh has led teams across India and collaborated across multiple geographies and real estate markets globally, sharing his expertise and knowledge for the benefit of his occupier clients and organizations he served.

As a Senior Vice President & Head, Commercial Leasing and Asset Management, Ritesh is responsible for leasing and managing the commercial assets of TATA Realty across the country. Besides maximizing the operating performance of the company’s commercial portfolio, Ritesh is the brain behind sales/leasing innovations, strategic business development, and the profitability of the company as determined by the company's strategic goals.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Ritesh is a ‘Man Manager’ par excellence a, ‘Institutional Builder’ and a leader in the Indian real estate market who enjoys deep and strategic relationships with both fortune 500 occupiers and International Property Consulting firms across most markets in India, regionally within APAC and globally.

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

In previous roles, Ritesh was the Managing Director with Cushman & Wakefield running their Transaction business for India and thereafter, all business/s for South India. Ritesh was credited in nurturing and growing the transaction business over the years and tripling the top line in under 5 years.

After close to 14 years with C&W, Ritesh joined Colliers International as a Sr. Executive Director and was running their Integrated Occupier Platform for India with the intent to increase revenue, profitability and market share across all occupier business. Ritesh was also responsible to lead and grow the firms P&L across South India as a Managing Director.

Under Ritesh’s leadership, the transaction and occupier business doubled in year, key leadership roles were closed and some of the largest/most sought after occupier transactions successfully completed.

Before moving to International property consulting firms, Ritesh’s other industry experience were with DLF Limited as part of their marketing and commercial leasing teams, The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) setting up, IndiaLink, the nerve centre/nucleus of all Indo-Australian trade and with Holzmann Videocon Engineers Limited (Indian JV of Philipp Holzmann, a global EPC giant)

Ruchita has two decades of successful investing experience in Real Estate across strategies including core plus, credit and opportunistic equity in multiple asset classes across APeJ. She is the responsible for Investments across multiple asset classes in India. She has built strong personal equity over the years at firms like Goldman Sachs, KKR, Edelweiss. She has been featured amongst the “40 under 40” Alternative Investment Professionals in India by AIWMI and has been recognised as "Leading Women in Asian Real Estate" by APREA. She strongly believes in encouraging women participation in PE and is a member of the Bloomberg Women's Buyside Network.

Vinod is a seasoned business leader with an MBA from the Booth School of Business, Chicago, and a distinguished career spanning over 27 years with the K Raheja Corp group. He currently serves as the Managing Director & CEO of the Group’s Commercial Real Estate division – Mindspace Business Parks (non-REIT) and its Residential arm – K Raheja Corp Homes. In this capacity, he drives the overall strategic direction, operational execution, and business development initiatives across the group’s expansive commercial and residential portfolios.

Vinod also sits on the Board of Directors of K Raheja Corp Investment Managers Private Limited (formerly K Raheja Investment Managers LLP), the Investment Manager to Mindspace Business Parks REIT. Prior to this, he served as the CEO of the Investment Manager, where he played a pivotal role in building and institutionalizing the commercial real estate platform, leading the
development of Grade A assets across key Indian markets.

A landmark achievement under his leadership was the successful listing of Mindspace Business Parks REIT in 2020, marking one of India's most prominent REIT debuts. His strategic foresight, combined with deep industry expertise, has positioned him as a key architect in shaping the group’s long-term real estate vision and strengthening its leadership in the Indian real estate sector.

Vinod has played a pivotal role in scaling multiple businesses within the K Raheja Corp group, driving transformative growth and overseeing some of its most landmark developments. Over the years, he has pioneered the creation of iconic business districts, premium residential offerings, and high-end retail destinations, many of which now serve as benchmarks in the Indian real estate landscape. As a core member of the group’s leadership team, Vinod has been instrumental in shaping the strategic vision that has positioned K Raheja Corp as one of the most respected and influential names in Indian real estate.

A true reflection of Vinod’s visionary approach is the creation of the ‘Mindspace’ brand, a pioneering initiative that introduced the concept of self-sustained, world-class business districts across Indian cities. This transformative idea has revolutionized the commercial real estate landscape, giving rise to a new-age urban philosophy of ‘live and work in India.’

Among his many landmark contributions is the ultra-luxury residential project ‘Vivarea’ in Mahalaxmi, Mumbai, which Vinod conceptualized to redefine urban living. Today, Vivarea stands as a symbol of refined lifestyle and modern luxury, setting new standards for premium residences in the country.

Vinod was also instrumental in the group’s foray into retail development, playing a central role in the creation and success of Inorbit Malls, one of India’s most recognized retail destinations. Further extending his influence beyond the organization, Vinod has also played a key role on the FICCI Real Estate Committee, a congregation of top industry frontrunners, to drive policy changes in India.

It is often stated that visionaries construct what dreamers conceive. A single glance at Vinod's undertakings will reveal that masterpieces are created with far more than just bricks and mortar.

プロフィール

2015年からインド進出を開始し、インドにおける住宅開発プロジェクトを主な投資対象とするファンド『玄海インドインベストメント』を2019年に組成。当ファンドは本年9月より、ムンバイの分譲マンション開発（住宅の総床面積：約17,500m2）に投資を開始している。玄海キャピタル設立前は、2004年から株式会社福岡リアルティにて代表取締役社長を務め、福岡リート投資法人を組成し上場を果たす。1999年から2004年にはリーマンブラザーズにおいて同社の自己勘定不良債権及び不動産投資のリーシングを統括。それ以前は12年間三井不動産に在籍し、米国における約10億USDのポートフォリオ収益不動産のファイナンスの経験もある。

玄海キャピタルは、バリューアップ戦略を得意とするファンドマネジメント業務と専門家チームによるアドバイザリー業務を中心とした独立系不動産投資顧問会社。2006年設立、現在のAUMは約400億円。

As founder/CEO of Genkai Capital Management (GCM), a real estate investment management firm with AUM of 40B yen, Matsuo established a Japanese fund focused on development projects in India. The fund has just started investing in a multi-family project with 189K sqf. Prior to founding GCM in 2006, he originated and completed the IPO of Fukuoka REIT Corporation (J- REIT), as president of Fukuoka Realty Co., Ltd. He also has 5-year experience in the Global Real Estate Group of Lehman Brothers in Japan, and 12-year experience at Mitsui Fudosan, during which he managed about 100B yen in assets in US.

Mitchell McCallum is an Executive Director at MSCI Inc., where he’s held various roles across Asia Pacific. Based out of Sydney, he is currently serving as the Asia Pacific, Head of Private Assets for Client Coverage, Mitchell leads a team dedicated to delivering tailored solutions for institutional investors in Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Estate and Infrastructure. His delivery of data insights, performance, and risk measurement drives strategic decision-making for clients.

With over 15 years of experience in real assets, Mitchell was formerly, Co-Head Real Assets, Asia Pacific and Head of Australia Real Estate at MSCI. Mitchell has worked with some of the largest Asset Owners and Managers in the world and has a passion to support innovation, growth, and transparency in Private Markets.

Bio: Gaurav Chandna is Joint CEO at Vertis Infrastructure Trust, one of India’s leading highways InvITs with assets under management of approximately INR 26,000 crore. In his role, he is responsible for driving strategy, capital allocation, and overall portfolio performance. He has been associated with Vertis since its inception and has been instrumental to the development and scaling of the platform over the years. Gaurav brings over two decades of experience across infrastructure investing, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, asset management, and policy. Prior to joining Vertis, he held leadership roles at Piramal Capital and IDFC Capital.

Pooja has over 25 years of experience leading revenue and growth functions with different Indian companies and multinationals. She served as Senior Vice President of Leasing at IndoSpace and, for more than a decade, held various leadership assignments at Decathlon Sports India, Walmart India, and Carrefour, where she focused on expansion, development, and growth.

Pooja is a management graduate from Guru Jambheshwar University and has a reputation in the industry as a thoroughbred Real Estate professional.

Saurabh Gupta provides strategic leadership for fund management, shaping the long-term vision and growth trajectory of the platform. He oversees fund strategy, product development, regulatory compliance, and investor engagement, ensuring alignment with the organization’s broader objectives. He is responsible for optimizing portfolio performance, driving value creation through asset-level exit strategies, and identifying inorganic growth opportunities such as mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.

Saurabh works closely with cross-functional teams to translate strategic initiatives into actionable outcomes and sustainable results. In addition, he mentors product and portfolio teams, guides the development of innovative investment solutions, and monitors fund performance against key targets. His impact is measured through portfolio returns, adherence to exit timelines, AUM growth, and successful execution of strategic growth initiatives, reflecting his contribution to both operational excellence and long-term value creation.

Saurabh Gupta is an experienced investment professional with nearly 18 years across private equity, real estate, investment anking, and corporate finance. He was previously EVP and Fund Manager – Real Assets at IIFL Asset Management, where over the last 15 years he has played a central role in building and managing IIFL’s real estate platform—researching, structuring, launching, and raising nine funds. His responsibilities span investments, asset management, fund operations, investor relations, and product development, having led 20+ transactions and managing over 1,200 investors. Prior to IIFL, Saurabh was also associated with companies like Adventity Global Services, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Royal Dutch Shell and He began his career at ICICI Bank, where he spent three years managing credit and retail assets. His expertise lies in corporate finance, investments, fund structuring, and stakeholder management, backed by an MBA in Strategy from London Business School.

Saurabh has done his Masters of Business Administration from London Business School, University of London.

Sharad Agarwal took over as Chief Executive Officer of Sify Infinit Spaces Limited, wholly owned subsidiary of Sify
Technologies Limited in 2024, topping a diverse career path with 28+ years of consistent growth.

A decade of it was spent in Technology Implementation, Professional Services and Consulting and close to two decades in management; among them finding solutions to complex problems at multi-billion dollars scale at high double-digit growth rate. Sharad moved into this role on the strength of his technopreneurship across several domains like ecommerce, logistics, retail, Cloud and Data Center.

An active industry veteran, he comes equipped with a combination of sales and project management skills that will help him expand the footprint and acceptance of Sify’s data centers. He is active on the industry front, scripting the narrative between the industry and the regulatory and also a committed advocate of the use of renewables in the Data Center business.

Prior to Sify, Sharad was at Vantage, where he was mandated to build their Data Center business. This was preceded by a long stint at Amazon Web Services where he front-ended capacity delivery for an APAC region.

Sharad brings a valuable blend of entrepreneurial and managerial experience in the data center domain. This diverse background positions him well to drive Sify’s potential across the entire ICT value chain by focusing on strategic growth and operational efficiency and by delivering cutting-edge solutions and unparalleled value to both clients and stakeholders.

 Neeraj Bansal is the Head of India Global at KPMG in India and a senior partner with close to three decades of experience in risk consulting. He leads cross-border strategic initiatives and supports global growth under the India Global banner. Neeraj has deep expertise in supply chain transformation, having led major engagements across FMCG, pharma, EPC and other sectors. He has served over 500 clients across 15+ countries and holds strong ties with KPMG member firms in ASPAC. His advisory spans international trade, regulatory frameworks and global sourcing strategies. Neeraj has contributed to multiple government and industry forums, including FICCI, CII and the Central Government Task Force. A prolific thought leader, he has authored 80+ articles and 50+ reports and is a frequent speaker at global conferences. He has received numerous industry awards, including in supply chain and real estate. In 2024, he was the recipient of the prestigious Exemplary Business Leadership Award at the Indo-UK Global Business Conclave at the House of Commons.

Amit Jain is the Chief Financial Officer of the Manager. He is a seasoned finance professional with over two decades of experience in various aspects of finance and operations, tax and regulatory framework, M&A, investor relations, financial and tax due diligence, fund raising, portfolio valuations and compliances.

He has a strong track record of leading financial functions across different organizations, leveraging his expertise to drive business growth and strategic decision-making. Throughout his career, Amit Jain has held various senior positions at organizations like Global Infrastructure Partners, IDFC, EY, Macquarie, and Discovery Channel.

Mr. Jain holds a Bachelor's degree in commerce (Hons.) from Delhi University and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Janhavi Seksaria has over 13 years’ experience in advising on capital markets transactions. She has advised on almost the entire spectrum of capital markets transactions, including IPOs, QIPs, rights offerings, overseas listings (including through business trust route), buybacks, yieldcos and block and bulk trades on the stock exchanges. She has also extensively advised on establishing, listing and structuring business trusts, infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs) and real estate investment trusts (REITs).

She has been, and continues to be, an active participant in initiatives related to the consultation process on various aspects of InvITs and REITs and collaborated with few stakeholders in making representations to various governmental and regulatory authorities, including the Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Finance, Central Board of Direct Taxes, the Reserve Bank of India and SEBI.

Ms. Meghana Pandit is the Chief Financial Officer at IndiGrid. Meghana has been associated with IndiGrid since 2018 and was the InvIT’s Chief Investment Officer till May 2025. She holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce and a master’s degree in management studies from the University of Mumbai. She has cleared all three levels of CFA, CFA Institute (US) and has a post graduate diploma in financial analysis from the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India.

She has over 20 years of experience in investment banking and corporate finance, covering the infrastructure sector across private equity transactions, mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, qualified institutional placements and infrastructure investment trusts, in sub-sectors such as roads, airports, renewable power, thermal power, ports and real estate. She has previously worked in IDFC Bank, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services India Private Limited and Essar Steel Limited.

At IndiGrid, she is responsible for the entire Finance function along with Compliance, M&A, fund raising, treasury, investor relations and other growth initiatives.

Niraj Murarka is the Group Head of Investment at 360 ONE. He has more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry and, in his current role, manages group-wide areas including investments, transactions, and related governance across the Wealth Management, Asset Management, and Capital Markets businesses.

His core responsibilities at 360 ONE include identifying and capitalising on new cross-business product, investment and transaction opportunities across asset classes.

He joined the firm in 2016 and established its credit underwriting and monitoring framework, as well as treasury and operations for the NBFC business under 360 ONE Wealth. Since then, he has scaled multiple pools of capital with diverse risk-return objectives.

Prior to 360 ONE, Niraj was associated with HCL Tech in various leadership roles and the Indian Oil Corporation in the project finance division.

Niraj is a rank-holder Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary, and has an MBA in Finance from the Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi.

Professional qualification

• Adarsh is a Chartered Accountant

Professional experience

• He is an Assurance Partner with member firm of EY and has been with them for over 27 years.

• He is currently the India Region FAAS Leader & Sector Leader for Real Estate.

• Adarsh currently is also a Board Member with APREA (India Chapter)

Experience and competencies

• Adarsh has over 30 years of experience and has managed large portfolio of clients across various sectors with
  significant experience in Real Estate, Infrastructure & Industrial Products and Manufacturing sector clients.

• He is a regular column writer and also active in presenting technical & emerging issues at professional & industry
  bodies like FICCI, ICAI, CREDAI, Realty+ etc.

• He has assisted clients in working through public offerings, fund raise, REIT listing, regulatory reporting for listed
  companies, data analytics and risk-based auditing.

• His clientele has provided him a wide array of experience that he utilizes in advising his clients on business,
  operational and strategic initiatives

Mr. Amit Grover serves as the CEO – City Side Development at Adani Airport Holdings limited. In this role he oversees the Development and Business of various mixed-use real estate projects across the airport cities of Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, Guwahati, Trivandrum and Mangalore.

With over 28 years of experience in Commercial Real Estate, Amit has held significant positions at Adani Airport Holdings Limited, DLF Limited, Cushman & Wakefield, and Citibank CRE. Notably, he dedicated 21 years to DLF Limited.

As a founding member of DLF’s rental business from 2003 to 2024, Amit was instrumental in expanding the business from 0.5 Mn Sft., in Gurgaon to over 60 buildings in PAN India with 45 Mn. Sft. in New Delhi, Gurgaon, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Chandigarh, and Noida.

At DLF, Amit held key leadership roles, including National Director of Leasing and Building Operations, Executive Director, and Business Head of the Rental Business. He also served on the board of rental asset companies in partnership with GIC Singapore.

Prior to his tenure at DLF, Amit was a founding member of Cushman and Wakefield India, where he established the commercial real estate division in North India in 1997. Subsequently, he moved to Mumbai and Contributed to Citibank’s Corporate Real Estate division.

Amit is an active member of various industry bodies including ExComm member of ULI Global, CII Real Estate committee. RICS, and APREA.

As a passionate advocate for real estate development, Amit possesses profound understanding of urban architecture and sustainable development. He is committed to creating value through immersive human experiences in the real estate sector.

Amit has an MBA (Marketing), an Advance Management Program (AMP) from Harvard Business School
(HBS) and a Member from Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Jayen Naik is the President Operations at Nexus Select Mall Management Pvt. Ltd. During his employment of over nine years, he has been involved in the management of the assets in our portfolio. He holds a bachelor’s degree in science from St. Xavier’s College, Gujarat and a master’s degree in business administration from B.K. School of Business Management, Gujarat. He has close to three decades of work experience. He has previously been associated with Adani Retail Limited, Aditya Birla Group Vadilal Industries Limited.

As Executive Managing Director at Cushman & Wakefield, Gautam leads the firm's Mumbai business and drives strategic growth across multiple service lines, including Logistics & Industrial, Retail, Data Centres and Investor services. He oversees a team of more than 400 real estate professionals, delivering integrated real estate solutions across sectors and asset classes, with a strong focus on operational excellence and client value creation.

With over two decades of experience in India's real estate sector, Gautam is widely recognized as a market leader. Since joining Cushman &Wakefield in 2006he has held numerous roles and contributed to the delivery of diverse service offerings, including Transaction Management, Landlord &Tenant Representation, Investment Sales, Disposition Strategies, and the leasing and sale of office spaces. He is also one of the founding members of Cushman &Wakefield's Agency services business in India.

Gautam has been at the forefront of innovation in the data centre space, pioneering Cushman & Wakefield's Data Centre initiative and leading some of the largest DC transactions in the country.

His ability to structure complex transactions and foster strategic industry relationships has consistently helped clients achieve transformative real estate outcomes.

Arshdeep Sethi is the President of RMZ Real Estate and is responsible for driving the company’s growth, operations, and acquisitions. Based in Bengaluru, he also leads RMZ’s executive board committee and has been an integral part of the firm’s journey since 2004. With over two decades of leadership at RMZ, Arshdeep has played a pivotal role in shaping and steering the strategic direction of the organization.

As the chief architect of RMZ’s Mergers and Acquisitions division, Arshdeep has spearheaded key mergers, acquisitions, collaborative ventures, and strategic alliances. His vision is to position RMZ at the forefront of the real estate industry through a steadfast focus on corporate reputation, brand credibility, transparency, and superior quality standards.

With more than 30 years of cross-industry experience spanning real estate, telecom, and insurance, Arshdeep has been instrumental in driving RMZ’s expansion through strategic partnerships and joint ventures. He led one of India’s largest real estate transactions, divesting 18% of RMZ’s portfolio to Brookfield Asset Management for over USD 2 billion — a landmark deal that provided crucial capital for the company’s next phase of growth and diversification.

Arshdeep is an active member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and represents the real estate sector at key industry platforms such as CII, ET Summits, APREA, and WEF. He is also a member of the Forbes Real Estate Council and advises leading academic institutions. As guest faculty at the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, and through his association with Harvard Business School, he contributes to shaping future growth strategies for the industry. He also serves as Vice Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Urban Land Institute (ULI).

Before joining RMZ, Arshdeep held senior leadership roles at organizations including Williamson Magor, Bharti Telecom, Max New York Life Insurance, Punjab Lloyd, and Colliers International. His leadership excellence has been recognized with several accolades, including the National Award for Excellence in Real Estate – MD of the Year (2021–22) and Business Leader of the Year.

Founded in India and wholly owned by the Menda family, RMZ remains at the vanguard of innovation. RMZ is Asia’s only integrated real assets platform — diversified at scale across offices, retail, hospitality, logistics, and digital infrastructure. Anchored in India and benchmarked globally, RMZ builds and operates long-horizon businesses across real estate, infrastructure, digital systems, and consumer experiences, deploying permanent capital to compound value over time. The organization continues to shape the future of economies by delivering unparalleled value to its investors, exemplifying a forward-thinking approach that empowers global growth.

Kunal Wadhwani is a Principal at HDFC Capital, the real estate private equity platform of HDFC Group, where he is responsible for Investments and plays a central role in driving the investments function. Kunal was part of the initial core team that established HDFC Capital in 2016 and is a member of the Internal Investment Committee at HDFC Capital.

With over 20 years of experience and more than USD 5 billion in cumulative real estate investments, Kunal brings extensive experience across debt and equity investments, with expertise in deal sourcing, underwriting, structuring, development oversight, portfolio management, and special situations, with a focus on affordable and mid-income housing.

Prior to HDFC Capital, he was part of the investment team at HDFC Asset Management Company, managing the Real Estate PMS platform, which received multiple awards including “Best Real Estate Fund” (2013–2015) and “Real Estate Fund of the Decade” (2016) by CNBC-Awaaz.

Kunal holds a Master’s degree in Real Estate Development from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a Master’s in Management Studies, and a Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering from the University of Mumbai.

Rachit Kothari is a Managing Director in Brookfield’s Real Estate Group, responsible for acquisitions and strategic portfolio initiatives in India. He has played a leading role in several of its investments, divestments and financings, including the public listing and growth of the Brookfield India REIT, one of the country’s prominent real estate vehicles with over US$ 6B in AUM. In his current role, Rachit is also
responsible for managing capital strategy for Brookfield’s India office business.

Prior to joining Brookfield in 2017, Rachit worked for a global private equity firm. He received his MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore where he graduated with the Institute Gold Medal. He also holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.

Sandeep is Managing Director at I Squared Capital, an independent multi‐billion‐dollar global infrastructure investment company with over 200 professionals based in Abu Dhabi, Miami,London, Delhi, Singapore, Taiwan, Australia and Sao Paulo. The company specializes in
infrastructure investments with over $45 billion of assets under management in the energy, utilities, transport and telecom sectors in the U.S., Europe and select high‐growth economies including China, India, and Latin America.

Sandeep brings close to 20 years of solid experience in infrastructure M&A and fund raise and has worked on some of the first and largest transactions that have happened in the Indian transportation and infrastructure sector. In addition, Sandeep has also forged close relationships with several infrastructure developers in India.

Previously Sandeep was with Cube Highways and Transportations Asset Advisors Pvt Ltd (“Cube Highways”) as head of M&A and Business Development. As part of the founding management team at Cube Highways, Sandeep has led the acquisitions of 28 highway projects in India, comprising close to 8900 lane km and with an equity investment of over a $ 1.5 Bn. Priorto joining Cube Highways, Sandeep worked with Ernst & Young and CRISIL Sandeep holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, specializing in Finance and a B.Tech (Hons.) degree in Electrical Engineering.

Yash is an experienced practitioner in Indian securities law, Yash has been associated with a number of equity and debt capital market transactions including initial public offerings, qualified institutional placements, follow on offerings, rights offerings, ADRs, GDRs and FCCBs. He has also advised on various INVITs and REITs set up in India. He has advised on several pioneering capital markets transactions involving India’s leading corporates, technology companies and global and domestic investment banks. He also advises on matters relating to compliance with securities regulation such as insider trading and compliance with listing requirements.

Yash is also part of the faculty of the Securities Law Course at the Government Law College, University of Mumbai on topics relating to Indian securities markets and also conducts the securities law related modules related to the equity issuances. He has been nominated by the Firm on various committees including the SEBI Committee for Reviewing Disclosures and Application Form in Public Issues.