Cat II · Real Estate · Managed by Welspun One
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Private equity, private credit and real-estate funds that don't employ leverage except for operating needs. The largest AIF category.
Anshul Singhal
Managing Director
As the Managing Director of Welspun One, Anshul leads a mission-driven team redefining India's warehousing and logistics landscape. Over two decades, he has scaled businesses and developed over 40 million sq. ft. of warehousing space across India.
Saurabh Gupta
CEO – Fund Management
MBA (London Business School)
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. Saurabh Gupta is an experienced investment professional with nearly 18 years across private equity, real estate, investment banking, 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.
Sonia Sharma
Chief Human Resource Officer
Sonia leads people strategy, talent management, capability building, and HR governance while also heading Organisation Effectiveness and HR Transformation for the Welspun Group.
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Divya Bedi Verma
Chief Financial Officer
BCom, Chartered Accountant
Divya brings to our team extensive experience spanning 24 years encompassing various areas, including Finance operations, FP&A, ERM, ERP system implementation, IPO, QIP, and change management. She has had the privilege of working in multicultural environments across manufacturing, publishing, and the infrastructure industry. Before joining our team, she held key positions such as President Finance at M3M India and CFO at IndiGrid, India's first power transmission InvIT, sponsored by Sterlite and KKR. She has also contributed her skills and knowledge to organizations such as Sterlite Power, ATS Infrastructure, Elsevier, and Imaje India. Divya completed her Bachelors of Commerce from Delhi University and is a qualified Chartered Accountant.
Neeraj Balani
Chief Customer Officer
BE (Chemical), MBA
Neeraj is the Chief Customer Officer responsible for leading customer engagement and leasing strategies across the portfolio. His mandate will see him architect transformative leasing models, strengthen demand-side underwriting, develop advanced market intelligence frameworks, and deepen partnerships with leading brokers and enterprise clients. He will also work cross-functionally with development, legal, and asset management teams to drive organizational excellence and portfolio performance. Neeraj brings over 25 years of diverse leadership experience spanning consulting, technology, logistics, and healthcare in India and the USA. He is recognized for his ability to build world-class teams, drive innovation at scale, and deliver exceptional customer experiences alongside strong financial outcomes. Prior to Welspun One, Neeraj served as the Managing Director for International SOS – Indian Subcontinent, where he achieved the company's first-ever profitability in FY 2019–20, grew revenues 5x, and built high-performing teams across multiple verticals. Earlier, at Mahindra Logistics, he played a pivotal role in doubling the revenue of the supply chain division within three years, led digital transformation initiatives, and was part of the leadership team that successfully took the company public in 2017. Neeraj holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) from the University of Mumbai and an MBA from the Terry College of Business, University of Georgia.
Dinesh Dubey
Head – Product Innovation
BE
Dinesh joins our team with a distinguished 27-year career in the real estate sector, demonstrating a proven track record in high-rise and luxury residential/mixed-use developments, strategic project planning, and township development. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Andhra Pradesh University. At Welspun One, Dinesh will lead the strategic development of mixed-use urban logistics solutions, ensuring alignment with the dynamic needs of our customers and the logistics industry.
Kiran Prince
General Counsel
BA LLB
Kiran brings on board a rich and varied legal experience of 15 years spanning corporate and commercial transactions, investments, regulatory matters and disputes. Prior to joining Welspun One, he was helming the legal functions at KKR India Asset Finance Limited as Head Legal. At KKR he was responsible for all legal matters pertaining to the NBFC and its AIF platform including investments, regulatory matters, governance structures and stakeholder management. He has also worked with TT&A, Altico Capital, Credit Suisse and ICICI Bank. Kiran has completed his B.A. LL.B. from Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur.
Sagar Puranik
National Head – Leasing (Gateway)
MMS (Finance), Cost Accountant
Sagar Puranik is responsible for spearheading the company's growth strategy in the logistics, industrial, and SEZ sectors by driving business development, project feasibility, and leasing functions. His role will involve identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, conducting financial and technical assessments, structuring project funding, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements. Sagar will lead leasing activities, from prospecting and negotiations to finalizing contracts, while maintaining strong client relationships to maximize occupancy and retention. Additionally, his role demands close collaboration with government authorities, financial institutions, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth project execution and timely approvals. By developing effective sales and marketing strategies, negotiating sustainable commercial models, and optimizing revenue streams, Sagar will play a pivotal role in expanding the company's footprint, strengthening client partnerships, and delivering profitable, long-term growth in the ports and SEZ sector. Sagar is a seasoned professional with about 20 years of experience in ports, supply chain, infrastructure, and special economic zones. He was previously with DP World, where he lead business development for industrial/logistics parks and free trade zones, securing and managing over millions in FTWZ projects and onboarding a lot of customers. He has been instrumental in winning strategic assets, handling government liaison, negotiating contracts, and achieving multimillion-dollar savings. Previously, at Arshiya Limited, he drove business development and marketing for FTWZs, introducing new business models, leading a sales team, and securing top-tier clients that filled warehouses beyond 100% capacity. His career highlights include setting up free trade zones in India, raising project finance, and driving large-scale logistics and infrastructure projects from conception to execution. Sagar has done his Masters of Management Studies (Finance) from Welingkar Institute of Management and is a Cost Accountant from the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants.
Anup Shah
Independent Director
Founding Partner at Anup Shah Law Firm with over four decades of legal practice specializing in real estate transactions.
Yash Gupta
Founding Partner, YGR
Managing and Founding Partner of YGR, focused on commercial real estate investment and asset management.
Sahil Kapoor
Sr. Executive VP, 360One Wealth
Over 14 years of experience in wealth and asset management with expertise in AIFs across private equity, structured debt, and real estate.
Sanjeev Jhurani
President & Head, Corporate Affairs and Land, Welspun Group
BE, MBA
Sanjeev Jhurani leads the Corporate Affairs and Land function at Welspun Group, driving the Group's regulatory, policy, and stakeholder engagement strategy across its infrastructure, industrial, and real estate businesses. He is responsible for government relations, policy advocacy, statutory approvals, land acquisition, and strategic stakeholder management, ensuring seamless execution of large-scale projects. By fostering strong partnerships with government authorities, regulatory agencies, industry bodies, and local communities, he enables timely project approvals, mitigates execution risks, and supports the development of investment-ready ecosystems that accelerate business growth. With more than three decades of industry experience and 18 years at the Welspun Group, Sanjeev has built deep expertise in corporate affairs, regulatory strategy, and land management. Throughout his career, he has successfully facilitated some of Welspun Group's landmark developments across warehousing, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. His key contributions include enabling the 55-acre JNPA SEZ logistics project, India's first vertical warehouse at MIDC, Thane, and Bhiwandi's first mega-compliant 110-acre warehousing development, along with several other real estate projects. Beyond warehousing, he has played a significant role in delivering major infrastructure initiatives, including BMC water supply and sewage treatment (STP) projects, tunnels, road infrastructure, and other industrial developments across India. Sanjeev holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) and an MBA, bringing together technical expertise and strategic leadership to navigate complex regulatory environments and drive sustainable, large-scale development initiatives.
Ranjit Kumar
National Head – Leasing Operations
PGDBA (Gold Medalist), BSc (Mathematics)
Ranjit Kumar is a senior real estate professional with 25+ years of experience across industrial & warehousing leasing, commercial real estate, retail leasing, and corporate portfolio management. He has held leadership roles at Pragati Warehousing, Adani Logistics, IndoSpace, ICICI Bank and Tata Housing, driving pan-India leasing strategy, major transaction closures, and team leadership. Earlier, at Accenture, he led large-scale corporate real estate expansion in India. His experience reflects strong expertise in leasing strategy, deal structuring, client acquisition, and cross-regional portfolio management. At Welspun One, Ranjit will lead pan-India leasing strategy and execution for logistics and industrial assets, drive occupancy and revenue growth, and oversee regional leasing teams. His responsibilities also include managing client relationships, closing high-value lease transactions, standardizing leasing processes, collaborating cross-functionally for smooth asset handovers, and optimizing portfolio performance through strong market intelligence and governance discipline. Ranjit holds a PGDBA in Marketing and Information Systems (Gold Medalist) from School of Communication and Management Studies, Cochin and a Bachelor's degree in Science (Mathematics) from Sambalpur University. Beyond his professional life he enjoys a fulfilling personal life with his wife and his daughters.
Sameep Pathak
Chief Business Officer - Retail
Sameep brings over 24 years of experience in mall strategy, retail asset development, leasing operations and revenue enhancement across some of India's leading retail and entertainment destinations. Most recently, he served as CEO - Malls at Oberoi Realty, with full P&T ownership of marque assets such as Sly City Mall and Oberoi Mail, Goregaon, while also driving feasibility and planning for upcoming retail development. A turnaround leader and retail asset enhancer, Sameep led large-scale mall launches and repositioning initiatives, working closely with architects, consultants, statutory bodies and national and global retail partners. His career spans across senior leadership roles at Jio World Drive & Plaza, Quest Mall, The Phoenix Mills and PVR Ltd., giving him strong depth across leasing strategy, rental maximisation, EBITDA growth, customer experience and stakeholder management. At Welspun One, Sameep will strengthen our Retail and Experience Centre proposition, with a focus on WTC Thane and the wider portfolio. He will work closely with the CCO to sharpen Welspun One's pitch and positioning, and partner with cross-functional teams to build go-to-market strategy, market and catchment analysis and competitive benchmarking, including alignment with IPC partners. Sameep brings together strategic clarity, operational rigor and deep retailer relationships to help Welspun One accelerate revenue momentum and build scalable, market-led retail and experience-driven solutions. Beyond his professional life he shares his personal life with his wife who is an artist by profession. He is also a proud pet parent.
Delon Misquitta
Head - Leasing (Commercial)
Delon brings over 16 years of experience in commercial real estate, with expertise across leasing, asset management, investments, sales, and business development. He has a proven track record of driving revenue growth, leading high-performing teams, structuring complex transactions, and building strong client relationships. Having worked with leading organizations such as Brookfield Properties, Kanakia Spaces Realty, and HDIL, he has successfully delivered leasing strategies, optimized asset performance, enhanced occupancy levels, and leveraged market insights to create long-term value across commercial real estate portfolios. At Welspun One, Delon will lead the Commercial Leasing function, driving occupancy, revenue, and rental yield objectives across the portfolio. He will oversee the end-to-end leasing lifecycle, strengthen occupier relationships, optimize tenant mix, and leverage market intelligence to identify growth opportunities and support business expansion. He holds a Post Graduate degree in Business Management with a specialization in Marketing and also holds a certification of Executive Business Leadership Programme from IM - Bengaluru. Outside of work, Delon enjoys a fulfilling family life with his wife, Neha, and daughter; Siobhan, whose unwavering support has been instrumental throughout his personal and professional journey. Delon is passionate about fitness, regularly working out at the gym and enjoying morning runs, while maintaining a strong focus on a healthy and balanced lifestyle. He also enjoys networking, listening to music, and travelling to explore new places and cultures.
Mekhola Ganguly
Head - Human Resources
PG Certificate in HRM (XLRI), MBA (HR and Marketing), BA (Honours)
Mekhola Ganguly, Head of Human Resources at Welspun One, brings over 20 years of experience across HR strategy, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and change management. Previously, she held leadership and people-focused roles at SBI Life Insurance, Three P Consultants, and Della Group. She holds a PG Certificate in Human Resource Management from XLRI Jamshedpur, an MBA in HR and Marketing, and a BA in English (Honours).
Rajesh Gupta
Head – Asset Management
Chartered Accountant
Rajesh Gupta has been part of Welspun One's journey from its early stages, gaining a ringside view of the complete investment lifecycle, from fund raising and investor engagement through capital deployment, business planning, budgeting, FP&A and financial controllership, to asset management and ultimately divestment. His mandate has also involved driving IRR optimisation, strengthening governance and building scalable processes and SOPs across the platform. A Chartered Accountant with 15+ years of experience across Real Estate, Infrastructure and AIF platforms, Rajesh has previously worked with Brookfield Multiplex and Sunteck Realty and has taken on multiple strategic mandates spanning Business Finance, Asset Management, Strategy, Facility Management and PMO. His experience covers business structuring, taxation, M&A, debt funding, QIP and finance transformation through ERP, SAP, technology and automation. He has played a key role in driving financial discipline and value creation across the organisation's pan-India portfolio.
Balkrishan Goenka
BoardChairman, Welspun World
Chairman of Welspun World and one of its prime architects since inception. Former President of ASSOCHAM and recipient of the Asian Business Leadership Award.
Rajesh Mandawewala
BoardGroup Managing Director
Group Managing Director of Welspun World with over 35 years of experience across textiles and industrial sectors.
Aditya Harlalka
BoardPresident, Welspun World
Aditya has over 12 years of experience in infrastructure and real estate, executing $2BN+ in transactions and strategic advisory mandates.
Deepak Chauhan
BoardDirector Legal & Ethics
Deepak heads the legal function with over 24 years of expertise in corporate, securities, real estate, and regulatory law.
Sushil Rathi
BoardIndependent Director
Former COO of Mahindra Logistics with over 38 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, and consulting.
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