Madhav Dhar

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Developing sustainable communities in Dubai, to help people live better. @ ZaZEN Property Development
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
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About Madhav Dhar

Madhav holds the position of COO & founding member at ZāZEN Properties, a leading real estate firm specializing in sustainable developments in Dubai. With a focus on delivering high quality, well-being integrated projects to the mid-market segment, ZāZEN Properties aims to create a ‘community within a building’ and prides itself in crafting conscious living spaces.This year, Madhav was distinguished as a force of real estate excellence by being named one of the 100 most influential faces of Middle East construction and listed among the top 25 developers in the country. This was further solidified with ZāZEN being recognized in the top 10 Sustainable Developers list and in the top 50 GCC Developers list by Construction Week.With over sixteen years of diverse industry experience, including real estate, education, FMCG, and healthcare, Madhav has cultivated a versatile and successful career, delivering positive bottom line results across the region. Leveraging on his insights, experiences & achievements, Madhav effectively established ZāZEN Properties in 2018 and built it into a trusted brand within the industry in just 5 years. Their first project, ZāZEN One, introduced the concept of Sustainable Community Living to the Dubai market, boasting spacious living areas, world-class amenities, and solar power generation that contributes to reduced service charges for owners. The project received multiple accolades, including the Sustainable Real Estate Project of the Year Award at the 2022 Sustainability Innovation Awards and the Best Residential Development Award at the Arabian Property Awards 2022 held in the UK.The second project, ZāZEN Gardens, is on track for completion in April 2024, and will be Dubai's first LEED Gold certified & Well-Being Integrated Residential Project. At the helm of this endeavor, Madhav continues to push the boundaries of high quality, community focused, sustainable developments, and ensures meticulous craftsmanship in every aspect, taking into consideration the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of residents.As a proud UAE resident who considers the country home, Madhav is committed to enhancing the nation's real estate landscape through sustainable-first initiatives. He aligns all forthcoming ZāZEN developments with key government programs such as the Dubai 2040 Urban Plan and the UAE's Net Zero 2050 initiative. This commitment positions ZāZEN Properties as a true homegrown brand that aims to contribute to the country’s long-term goals and to an improved quality of life for its residents.

Madhav Dhar's Current Company Details
ZaZEN Property Development

Zazen Property Development

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Developing sustainable communities in Dubai, to help people live better.
Madhav Dhar Work Experience Details
  • Zazen Property Development
    Chief Operating Officer
    Zazen Property Development Sep 2018 - Present
    Creating, executing and managing all aspects of the business, including Real Estate Brand Development, Product Strategy, Land Acquisition, Building Design and Optimization, Sales Management, Budgeting & CF Management, Construction Management and Government Relations.Successfully handed over and sold out a 250,000 Sq. Ft multi tower, sustainable residential project valued at AED 150M. Project completed in under 24 months, sold out in 6 months.Developing the first LEED Gold certified project in Al Furjan, 450,000 Sq. Ft, valued at AED 200M, due for handover in April 2024. With an additional land bank worth AED 70M in the pipeline.Duties include:• Making high-level decisions about policy and strategy.• Reporting into the BOD for quarterly updates and planning for short and long-term goals.• Develop and implement operational policies and a strategic plan.• Act as the primary spokesperson for the company.• Develop the company's culture & overall vision, promoting great performance and positive morale.• Oversee the company's fiscal activity, including budgeting, CF management, reporting, and auditing.• Assuring compliance with laws and regulations.• Build alliances and partnerships with other organizations, including negotiations with key partners.• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the company.
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  • The First Group - Real Estate & Hospitality
    Director Of Marketing & Strategic Partnerships
    The First Group - Real Estate & Hospitality Jun 2015 - May 2018
    Dubai, Ae
    Orchestrate marketing communications and promotions across MENA, CIS, and India encompassing implementation of brand development and lead generation strategies for digital / offline campaigns. Generate communications, and advertising plans as well as related materials. Manage online media strategies, digital presence, lead journey and call center resource allocation. Manage cross-functional team of senior, digital and brand managers.Manage business operations across India for channel partner development and sales with a team of 6 business development managers. Key achievements- Secured over 900K new leads via effective marketing campaigns leading to a 15% y-o-y revenue increase.- Generated over 190K fresh online leads accounting for 20% of total sales volume in 2015/2016.- Led the India online lead generation strategy attributing to 38% of total India sales for 2016.- Maintained online cost as a percentage of revenue to below 5% on average.- Launched Live Chat project across three languages; increased website dwell time by 27% and produced an incremental $10M in sales for 2016.- Boosted qualified leads by over 25% via strategic management of lead communication and telesales teams across UAE & India.- Conceptualized and facilitated successful brand partnerships with Mr. Sunil Gavaskar, BMW, Canali.- Created a new channel for lead engagement through live webcast programs resulting in 50% qualification growth.- Developed the channel partner business and setup infrastructure in India with a team of 6 managers contributing 18% of total country sales in 2016.- Managed brand development and lead generation through promotional venues accounting to 30% of sales.
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  • Damac - Real Estate & Hospitality
    Director Of Marketing
    Damac - Real Estate & Hospitality Jan 2014 - Jun 2015
    Dubai, Ae
    Drove marketing operations, activations and events across local and international markets, including GCC, North Africa, CIS, South Asia and Europe. Managed sales activation planning as well as marketing strategy teams. Spearheaded direct marketing / digital / CRM initiatives and performance analysis for international markets, including PPC and FB campaigns.Key achievements- Fuelled sales growth by more than US$100M.- Launched innovative media strategies / plans for international markets worth over USD$8M.- Catapulted qualified brokers by over 50% to 1350 and launched preferred agent initiative in China with two of the country’s top five brokers.- Facilitated planning and launch of Akoya Oxygen – 55 million square-foot green master development across 13 markets simultaneously with a budget of US$12M.- Delivered additional sales of over US$10M via innovative branding & promotions for affiliate partners such as Trump, Versace, and Fendi Casa.- Created seasonal 360-degree marketing campaigns for Eid, Dubai Shopping Fest / Summer Surprises, resulting in 6.3% sales growth against previous year.- Secured 20% increase in referral business and contributed 7% to Indian sales revenue having spearheaded creation of special sponsorship with Times Group and Hindustan Times in India.- Cut budgets by 9% through strategic vendor negotiations.
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  • Bpg Group
    Group Account Director - Fmcg, Retail, Real Estate, Financial Services, Hospitality, Healthcare
    Bpg Group Jan 2011 - Jan 2014
    Dubai, Ae
    Led, retained, and grew key accounts with clients, such as Swatch Group, Nivea, DAMAC Properties, Network International, Intercontinental Hotel Group, Majid Al Futtaim, Burjeel Hospital, Jumbo Group, Life Pharma, and DBI Bank. Provided planning, development, and implementation of cross-country go-to-market plans as well as promotional initiatives. Coordinated team of account managers and executives. Managed billing and revenue.Key achievements- Fuelled billing by 15% and revenue by 7% for fiscal year 2013-14.- Grew store sales by 4% for 2013 -2014 through store re-branding and communication enhancements.- Conceptualized & launched retail eComm channel and created Omni Channel strategy.- Contributed to increases in footfall by 50% at Burjeel Hospital through strategic marketing campaign.- Assisted in increasing admissions by 9% for IVEI through creation of sales / marketing plans.- Member of team that strategically launched Collegiate American School and Burj Day Care Nursery in Dubai.- Created campaign for Manchester City FC Credit Card launch, attracting 25,000 customers. 12% over previous.- Launched the Ferrari Credit Card which attracted 30,000 customers. 20% increase over previous launch.- Managed branding, advertising, media, and PR operations for Omega’s 2012 Olympic sponsorship in GCC.- Led sponsorships / brand activations for Dubai Desert Classic Golf, 007 Launch, Sailing, and Football.- Played a key role in securing three new accounts resulting in an additional US$250K in net revenue.
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  • Equity Advertising
    Regional Account Manager - Htc, Citibank
    Equity Advertising Dec 2009 - Jan 2011
    Managed and serviced major accounts with HTC MENA and Citibank UAE. Regional brand ambassador; ensured compliance with global brand guidelines while building optimal positioning with cross border product launches. Monitored competitor performance to provide clients with strategic guidance. Set and managed social media targets and budgets of US$20K/month.Key achievements- Drove new card launches and campaign planning for Citibank UAE – ATL / BTL.- Surpassed MENA market share target for the year within eight months (from 1.7% to 8%. Target was 4%).- Launched nine new devices across the region in nine months, executing 360 brand activations.- Rebranded 20 stores across KSA / EGP and 35 across UAE for 3 product launches.- Successfully managed HTC at GITEX 2011, including stand creation, production, and partner branding.- Orchestrated events and press conferences for up to 500 guests including new product launches.- Catapulted fan base by 900% through social media strategies / implementation.
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  • Neptune Advertising And Distribution
    Assistant Manager, Operations & Marketing
    Neptune Advertising And Distribution Oct 2005 - Dec 2009
    Clients: Emirates Bank International, Kaya Skin clinic, Shammal Media, UM7, Media Edge- Accountable for managing the daily activities & budgets of the enterprise, involving overseeing prompt distribution of magazines, newspapers & BTL collateral.- Managing the key contract publishing of the magazine 'Signature' for Emirates Bank International.- Responsible for conception & execution of direct marketing campaigns for brands and advertising agencies in the region. Includes; Media Edge, UM 7, Memac Ogilvy, Emirates Bank International, HSBC, EMAAR, Casio, Gems Education etc.- Branding & marketing consultancy. GetInfo Data LLC, the regions first interactive mobile information platform.Involved producing a comprehensive plan to create awareness. Specifically, with regards to media planning/exposure, target market analysis & an online/social media campaign.- Managing a team of 2 account executives, ensuring follow ups are carried out, status reports are kept updated & Revenue sheets are approved.
  • Kpmg
    Accounts Assitant
    Kpmg Jul 2003 - Sep 2003
    New York, Ny, Us
    Paid summer internship.•Accountable for identifying potential new business leads that created a strong base from which to build sales •Assisting in the completion of company audits ensuring accuracy and adherence to statutory deadlines •Responsible for providing support within the organisation for a wide range of technical issues such as financial database management for clients
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Madhav Dhar Skills

Marketing Advertising Communicaitons Events Activations Management Team Management Leadership Competitive Analysis Strategy Crm Sales New Business Development Business Strategy Account Management Media Planning Social Media Strategic Planning Program Management Market Research Marketing Management Marketing Strategy Project Management Project Planning Brand Management Integrated Marketing Marketing Communications Business Development Direct Marketing Online Marketing Digital Marketing Lead Generation Online Advertising Strategic Partnerships Social Media Marketing Customer Relationship Management Brand Development Digital Media Public Relations Market Analysis Negotiation Business Planning Analytics Data Analysis Team Leadership Digital Strategy Online Lead Generation Business Relationship Management Microsoft Office Sales Management

Madhav Dhar Education Details

  • Digital Marketing Institute
    Digital Marketing Institute
    Digital Communication And Media/Multimedia
  • Concordia University
    Concordia University
    Organisational Behaviour
  • Canadian Securities Institute
    Canadian Securities Institute
    Finance.
  • Doon School
    Doon School
    Physics

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Madhav Dhar works for Zazen Property Development

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Madhav Dhar attended Digital Marketing Institute, Concordia University, Canadian Securities Institute, Doon School.

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