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Ontario, Canada

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

Oberoi Mall, Mumbai

Led ‘Oberoi Mall’, a 330,000 SFT retail asset of Oberoi Realty, & one of the leading Malls in India having an EV of ~USD 210mn. The role reported directly to CMD & to Group CFO.Key highlights• P&L responsibility: Managed all Business verticals (Leasing, Operations, Marketing, Engineering, Tenant Relations & Customer Service) achieving 96.5% EBITDA levels• Lease Negotiation & Administration: Executed over 40 transactions (new and renewal) maintaining an occupancy level >95% at… Show more Led ‘Oberoi Mall’, a 330,000 SFT retail asset of Oberoi Realty, & one of the leading Malls in India having an EV of ~USD 210mn. The role reported directly to CMD & to Group CFO.Key highlights• P&L responsibility: Managed all Business verticals (Leasing, Operations, Marketing, Engineering, Tenant Relations & Customer Service) achieving 96.5% EBITDA levels• Lease Negotiation & Administration: Executed over 40 transactions (new and renewal) maintaining an occupancy level >95% at all times• Property Management: Reduced CAM costs by ~10% YoY while diligently managing the property in a customer friendly yet cost-effective manner• Tenant Relation: Primary relationship manager for C-suite officers across 110 retail/F&B tenants• Achieved significant improvement in key mall metrics within 1st year (FY 2019-20):- Mall rental income increased to USD 21.5mn (up ~7.3% YoY)- Raised highest revenue since inception in In-Mall branding & events - USD 1.25mn in FY 19-20 (up ~25% YoY)- Mall level sales increased to USD 12mn/month (up ~13% YoY)• Rent Collection: Optimized average AR collection rate of over 95% from 15 days to 7 days• Social Media: Intensified campaigns & doubled Social Media followers/engagement rate by conceiving regular engaging content• Team Management: Achieved lowest attrition (<7%) in Mall industry for a team of 31 members throughout tenure, even during pandemic times• PR strategy: Devised PR strategy for Oberoi Mall and authored various articles & media coverage on Oberoi Mall and industry trends• GTM strategy: Formulated the leasing go-to-market strategy for a new upcoming mall in Mumbai with gross leasable area of 2mn SFT• Technological improvements:- Re-imagined Loyalty Program, becoming 1st Mall in India to launch a PWA-based product on WhatsApp; Members increased by >50% post revamp- Orchestrated paper-less transition of all maintenance checklists and work permits thereby improving effectiveness & controls on end-to-end property management Show less

Mumbai Area, India

As EA to CMD, Mr. Vikas Oberoi (Forbes 2021 Top 100 Billionaires in India), assisted him in managing strategic initiatives (long & short term) and daily operations of a listed Real Estate company with a market capitalization of USD 4.3bn (2nd highest in industry).Key highlights• Garnered rich diverse experience in Business Process Management (BPM), impactful decision making & execution and people management in a fast paced and demanding business environment. • Facilitated CMD to… Show more As EA to CMD, Mr. Vikas Oberoi (Forbes 2021 Top 100 Billionaires in India), assisted him in managing strategic initiatives (long & short term) and daily operations of a listed Real Estate company with a market capitalization of USD 4.3bn (2nd highest in industry).Key highlights• Garnered rich diverse experience in Business Process Management (BPM), impactful decision making & execution and people management in a fast paced and demanding business environment. • Facilitated CMD to take quicker, better informed & more efficient decisions by acting as an “Integrator” given information asymmetry, stakeholder concerns and time/resources constraints. • Assumed responsibility for end-to-end execution & management of a gamut of strategic initiatives and activities across various departments of the company. • Developed a holistic 360⁰ view through close and constant interactions with senior management (decision-makers) and middle management (executors) and understanding the nuances & challenges from ideation stage to task completion. Significant achievements • Mall Leasing & Operations: Responsible for all critical strategic decisions related to Leasing, Marketing and Operations for Oberoi Mall as SPOC from MD’s office. • Business Development: Drove successful closure of a JV transaction, closely working with cross-functional teams (lead responsibility for drafting, negotiating & finalizing of definitive documentation from a commercial, tax & regulatory perspective). • Commercial Leasing: Facilitated in negotiating & finalizing deals for leasing 2 commercial assets (aggregate annual rent of concluded deals USD 2.4mn). • Project Management: Steered project completion of an on-hold commercial building in a time bound manner by actively engaging with all concerned stakeholders. • Conflict resolution: Resolved an on-going court battle for over 5 years with a residential condominium in a balanced & focused manner to mutual satisfaction of both Parties. Show less

MBA graduate from one of the best B-Schools in the world - The Indian School of Business

Gurgaon, India

Senior Consultant - Sep 2010 to Apr 2012Consultant - May 2010 to Sep 2010Intern - May 2007 to Apr 2010Provided strategic consulting and implementation support in corporate/group restructuring, acquisition/divestment structuring and Tax Due diligence across industriesKey highlights• Consulted over 20 projects worth USD215mn, being the primary point of contact for client’s senior/middle management.• Promoted to Senior Consultant within 6 months against normative path… Show more Senior Consultant - Sep 2010 to Apr 2012Consultant - May 2010 to Sep 2010Intern - May 2007 to Apr 2010Provided strategic consulting and implementation support in corporate/group restructuring, acquisition/divestment structuring and Tax Due diligence across industriesKey highlights• Consulted over 20 projects worth USD215mn, being the primary point of contact for client’s senior/middle management.• Promoted to Senior Consultant within 6 months against normative path of 24 months.• Rated as ‘significantly exceeded expectations’ (top 5%) for two consecutive years.• Managed a BD team winning 3 mandates (fees USD 200k) in a new market.Significant assignments• Assisted Fortune 500 Japanese pharmaceutical company in acquiring Drug Discovery and Research division of a leading Indian listed company (USD 40mn+ deal)- Handled end-to-end execution & coordination across various cross-functional teams in domestic & overseas EY offices- Devised innovative solutions achieving desired result within time, ownership & cost constraints• Advised promoter group of a leading conglomerate on succession planning (asset size: USD 11mn+)- Implemented comprehensive restructuring exercise of over 40 group companies- Developed a novel unique investment holding structure considering the latest tax & regulatory framework; achieved tax savings of USD 400k/annum- Torch-bearer on client recommendations across EY for such investment structures• Provided strategic advisory and assistance to a European MNC in exiting from hostile Indian JV fraught with management deadlock & multiple regulatory non-compliances- Realized savings of ~USD 1.3mn by resolving intricate issues through close liaising with numerous regulatory authorities - Company Law Board, Banks, Tax & land authorities- Identified time & cost-efficient exit strategies and managed due diligence process & data room for the Buyers Show less

Pgp 2013

PGP in Business Strategy and Finance

Chartered Accountancy, Accounting And Finance

Successfully completed Chartered Accountancy in India in first attempt (a feat achieved by less than 5% of aspirants)

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.) (Hons.), Business/Commerce, General

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