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EXECUTIVE TEAM-INDIA

Joe Verghese
MANAGING DIRECTOR India

FRICS

Joe.verghese@colliers.com

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS


Masters in Business Management, Asian Institute of Management, Manila Bachelor of Science in Statistics, Madras Christian College, Chennai

Joe heads Colliers India Operations as the Managing Director for the last three years and has achieved YOY revenue growth of greater than 50%. The credit for successfully managing the structural transformation of the Indian business from a geographic client management orientation to a national service line client management orientation goes to Joe. In 2010, he has lead the Indian Operations team to successfully re-brand itself in line with the First Service-CMN merger. Under his supervision Colliers India has entered into 3 new markets along with successfully managing multiple projects under the India Business Plan. In his earlier experience he has successfully implemented account management/CRM, online/web services, knowledge management initiatives and has led global project management teams operating across Asia Pacific. Prior to joining Colliers International, Joe headed the regional e-business operations of Austrade in Singapore. Throughout his career, he has built his experience through developing excellence in service delivery models across multiple industries like consulting services (Arthur Andersen, Philippines), banking (HSBC, India/ London), and software services (Blastasia, Philippines/ Singapore). Joe holds a Bachelor degree in Statistics, Masters in Business Management (MBA) and Information & Knowledge Management (Diploma Degree).

AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS Bombay Chamber of Commerce, India IMA CEO Forum, India Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, India Member of the Executive Planning Committee, CoreNet, India

CONTACT DETAILS
MOB DIR FAX

+91 98675 84684 +91 80 4079 5514 +91 80 4112 3131

Colliers International Prestige Garnet, Level 2 Unit No. 201/202, 36, Bangalore 560 042 India www.colliers.com

George Mckay
SOUTH ASIA DIRECTOR OFFICE AND INTEGRATED SERVICES South Asia

George.Mckay@colliers.com

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS


Bachelor of Commerce (Urban Land Economics) University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada Executive Management Degree Royal Roads University, Victoria, Canada

George brings 25 years of senior commercial brokerage, account management, and project and facilities management experience. During his 10 year tenure with Colliers, George has provided strategic management of all primary services for occupiers in Asia, including office tenant representation, project management, facilities management and sustainability services. As one of the most senior corporate occupier services professionals in Asia Pacific, George has a wide exposure to the industry, including close working relationships with organizations such as 3M, Adobe, Cummins, GE, Honeywell, Orange, Tyco, Verizon and others. George relocated to Mumbai, India as South Asia Director, Office Leasing and Integrated Services in 2010 as part of a strategic investment plan to grow Colliers market share in this key emerging country. George hold a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of British Columbia, Canada and an Executive Management Degree from Royal Roads University, Victoria, Canada. George is a key speaker at various prestigious national and international events. He is also actively involved in several CoreNet roles including: Marketing Chair for CoreNet Global, India Chapter Chair of the Host Committee, CoreNet Global Summit, Asia

AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS


Marketing Chair for CoreNet Global, India Chapter Chair of the Host Committee, CoreNet Global Summit, Asia Director, Executive Committee of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce (HK) University of British Columbia Alumni Association (HK) Member of Board of Governors of Canadian International School of HK

CONTACT DETAILS
MOB DIR FAX

91 77 3839 0300 91 22 4050 4553 91 22 2351 4501

Colliers International Indiabulls Finance Centre 1701-A, 17th Floor, Tower-3, Elphinstone Mills, Senapati Bapat Marg (W), Mumbai - 400 013 www.colliers.com

Vikas Kalia
NATIONAL DIRECTOR OFFICE SERVICES India

Vikas.kalia@colliers.com

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS


Bachelor Of Commerce Delhi University

AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS


MRICS (Member of Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors)

Vikas has a long history of success in assisting clients in the sale, lease, or acquisition of commercial real estate. As the National Director of Office Services, he is responsible for building relationships with some of the best Multinational companies and Indian Corporate through active presence in local markets and close co-ordination with Colliers Overseas teams. Expertise includes General and Strategic Management - Leading Change and developing teams, New Strategies, Transaction Structuring - Office Leasing and Sales, Site Acquisitions and Disposals, Business Development, Processes, Systems and Operations, Managing budgets and P&Ls. Vikas has been with Colliers International since 2004 when he joined as Manager Commercial and today leads the Colliers India Office services team and has been the most successful broker over the years. Besides looking at General Management of his service line, Vikas has successfully led the office services to grow revenues year on year with growth ranging from 50% to doubling of revenues. In the 2nd phase of his Business Plan, Vikas continues to lead the Office services to focus on Increased Knowledge delivery, focused client engagement and Service Excellence. Prior to Colliers Vikas has lead the national business for a leading ISP from 2000 04 building corporate and individual business. Vikas has also worked with Xerox Corporation from 1993-2000 and was responsible for selling photocopiers into Key Govt. and International accounts. Vikas has successfully delivered Appx. 3 Million Sq Ft Office Transactions in the last 9 years and has various professional accomplishments at Colliers including outstanding Achiever of the year, collection champion, Top Revenue Grosser over multiple years. Some of his successful transactions include GE, CSAV, Schenker, Mafoi, Daikin, Orange Business Services, IKEA, Avaya, TYCO, Tata AIG, Autodesk, Alstom, GYS, Religare, First Source, BHP Billiton, Hatch Engineering, Genworth Financials, Sahara, Sitel, Sumitomo Banking Corporation, BMW Vikas holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the Delhi University and a Member of Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors

CONTACT DETAILS
MOB DIR FAX

+91 98 7166 6222 +91 124 456 7531 +91 124 456 7502

Colliers International Technopolis Building, 1st Floor DLF Golf Course Road, Sector 54 Gurgaon 122 002 Haryana, India www.colliers.com

Poonam Mahtani
NATIONAL DIRECTOR RESIDENTIAL SERVICES India

Poonam.Mahtani@colliers.com

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS


HR College: Bachelor of Commerce Xaviers Institute of Communication: Diploma in Advertising & Marketing

As National Director of the Residential Services Division, Poonam specialises in transactions for residential on a pan India basis. She is responsible for developing the preferred service provider status with key corporate clients and large developers across India and developing HNI customer bases across markets. Prior to joining Colliers, she worked with Ogilvy & Mather as Regional Manager providing consulting services to clients like Asian Paints, HSBC and such like. Poonam has been part of various entrepreneur activities of setting up businesses for BPO & consulting companies managing the entire gamut of activities from operation setup, recruitment and start off business procurement. Poonams key clients include Ericsson India, Maersk India Pvt. Ltd., Credit Suisse, Gateway Terminals India, German Consulate, Tata AIG Life Insurance, Schlumberger Asia Services Ltd., Calltex Lubricants India Ltd., First Rand Bank Limited, Sunteck Ltd, Lufthansa German Airlines. Poonam hold a Bachelor of Commerce from HR College, Diploma in Advertising & Marketing from Xaviers Institute of Communication and Member of Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors

AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS


MRICS (Member of Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors)

CONTACT DETAILS
MOB DIR FAX

+91 98675 29292 +91 22 4050 4551 +91 22 2351 4501

Colliers International Indiabulls Finance Centre 1701-A, 17th Floor, Tower-3, Elphinstone Mills, Senapati Bapat Marg (W), Mumbai - 400 013 www.colliers.com

Saacketh Chawla
NATIONAL DIRECTOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT India

Saacketh.Chawla@colliers.com

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS


Bachelor of Sc. In Architecture

AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS


COA, Registered Architect MRICS (Member of Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors)

As National director of the Project Management Services, Saacketh leads a team of technically qualified project and construction management experts. Under his leadership, with "best in class" tools, processes & systems, Colliers International Project Management Services team in India has successfully delivered projects for an enviable client list, and built a boastful track record. Saacketh has over 15 years of experience in the real estate and construction industry globally and is responsible for end to end management of projects pan India. These projects are spread across varied sectors ranging from corporate office interior projects, specialized back offices and laboratories, residential developments, retail & commercial developments and hospitals. Some of the key clients include Accenture, DLF, Covidien, Pearson, GYS Group, HSBC, Goldman Sachs, Columbia Asia Hospitals, Puri Constructions, PMC Sierra, 3M, Yahoo, BHP Billiton and Nomura. Saacketh holds Bachelor of Science in Architecture is a registered Architect with the Council of Architecture, India and is a Member of Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.

CONTACT DETAILS
MOB DIR FAX

+91 98 1053 3382 +91 124 456 7500 +91 124 456 7502

Colliers International Technopolis Building, 1st Floor DLF Golf Course Road, Sector 54 Gurgaon 122 002 Haryana, India www.colliers.com

Suresh Castellino
NATIONAL DIRECTOR INVESTMENT SERVICES India

Suresh.Castellino@colliers.com

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS


CA, LLB, MBA

AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS


MRICS (Member of Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors)

Suresh brings more than 17 years of successful hands-on commercial real estate investment, finance, development, asset management, and property management experience, both as a leader and as a strategic advisor. He also has a proven track record of success in real estate-related private equity, investment banking, equity capital fundraising and divestment. As National Director of the Investment Services division, Suresh is responsible for dealing with leading developers and institutional investors across Indian markets. He has played a key role in the expansion of Colliers International across new markets and establishing a great base for Colliers in Pune. In addition to having vast experience in the Real Estate field, he has been a consultant with Holiday Inn, Pune and was also a Director with the Pune Group. Suresh has concluded transactions for investment in projects for developers as well as fund exits totaling approximately USD50 million. Some of his key clients include Cellular Ltd., Madura Garments Ltd., Blow Plast Ltd., Arvind Brands Ltd., Piaggio Greaves Ltd, etc. Suresh is a Certified CA, and holds a MBA degree from Symbiosis University, LLB as bachelors degree and is a Member of Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.

CONTACT DETAILS
MOB DIR FAX

+91 99 7009 6633 +91 20 4011 1356 +91 20 2611 4343

Colliers International Bramha Luxury Hotels Ltd., (Le Meridien Pune) 101 R.B.M.Road India www.colliers.com

Rajesh Shetty
NATIONAL DIRECTOR FACILITY MANAGEMENT India

Rajesh.Shetty@colliers.com

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS


BE - Civil Engineering

As National Director of the Facilities Management (FM), Rajesh Shetty leads a diverse team across India, having expertise in facilities and property management services. Rajesh has over 19 years of experience, of which the past 15 years have been in Facilities Management catering to good mix of local and global Clients. His initial foray into FM involved setting up the FM business for Johnson Controls in India, followed by heading the FM business for a large Indian FM Company, between 2003 and 2007. Since 2008, Rajesh is heading Facilities Management Services in Colliers International India and has been actively involved in expanding the FM business across India both organically and inorganically. He has been involved in assessing Facility Management companies and seeking opportunities for mergers and acquisition through various strategic partnership models. Some of his key current Clients include Verizon Business India, Texas Instruments, PWC, TCS, Bengal Greenfields, Srijan Group, NBCC, Indus Towers, GYS Realty, Ireo, WSP, IFFCO, NBCC, KDH Properties etc. Rajesh holds a Bachelors of Engineering (Civil) and is a Member of Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS).

AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS


MRICS (Member of Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors)

CONTACT DETAILS
MOB DIR FAX

+91 97 4142 2446 +91 80 4079 5513 +91 80 4112 3131

Colliers International Prestige Garnet, Level 2 Unit No. 201/202, 36, Bangalore 560 042 India www.colliers.com

Amit Oberoi
NATIONAL DIRECTOR VALUATION ADVISORY & SERVICES India

Amit.Oberoi@colliers.com

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS


Masters in City Planning (MCP)

Amit is responsible for the Valuation and Advisory Services; and Research Services. He is a member of the India National Executive Team. With over 14 years of experience as a real estate consultant, research analyst and an architect; he has worked on projects in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Latin America and the USA. Amit is well versed in all major real estate sectors including residential, commercial, industrial, hotel & leisure and retail. In addition, he has extensively advised clients on large infrastructure projects such as railway stations, ports, airports, roads and special economic zones (including multi-product SEZs). He is a regular speaker at media and industry events. He has taught at the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad as a guest instructor. Amit co-authors the publication of the quarterly Colliers Property Market reports and surveys; annual Colliers Perception Surveys; and white papers on issues concerning the Indian Real Estate Markets. Amit has worked on a diverse range of high profile projects. Some of the key assignments include advising the Ministry of Railways on real estate development for the Modernization of the New Delhi Railway Station; bid value determination for a leading developer for the Commonwealth Games Village, Delhi; advised the Gujarat Government for the feasibility of setting up budget hotels across 10 cities/regions in Gujarat; and appraised all tangible assets of Patni Computer Systems, for financial reporting under US GAAP, undertaken for iGATE Corporation. Amit was part of the 3 member Colliers team that drafted Guidance Notes for Localization of the RICS Red Book for commercial and residential lending in India and on land valuation approaches. Amit holds dual post graduate degrees -Masters in City Planning (MCP) & Master of Science in Architecture Studies (SMArchS) from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, USA. And also a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA. Master of Science in Architecture Studies (SMArchS) Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)

CONTACT DETAILS
MOB DIR FAX

+91 99 5839 9866 +91 124 456 7571 +91 124 456 7502

Colliers International Technopolis Building, 1st Floor DLF Golf Course Road, Sector 54 Gurgaon 122 002 Haryana, India www.colliers.com

Abhishek Bajpai
DIRECTOR CORPORATE SOLUTIONS India

Abhishek.Bajpai@colliers.com

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS


Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Economics, University of Delhi, India Master of Business Administration, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Abhishek brings with him over 12 years of experience in commercial brokerage and corporate solutions and has worked in both India and Singapore. As Director of Corporate Solutions Asia Pacific, Abhishek is responsible for account generation and management of key corporate clients in the region. In addition, he specializes in working with technology companies that are entering and expanding in Asia. He also has vast experience in working with industrial conglomerates In his Transaction Management role, Abhishek was responsible primarily for negotiating leases and providing advisory services. Among his key transactions were Daksh eServices (now IBM) 23,225 m (250,000 ft), Hughes Software System 4,645 m (50,000 ft). Abhishek focused on Transaction Management for 3 years but has been working within Corporate Solutions domain for over 8 years and has worked with many clients such as Tyco International, Autodesk, Orange, Red Hat, GE, Invensys to name a few. More recently, he has been tasked with the set up and development of Colliers Corporate Solutions hub in India and has relocated to Gurgaon, India in April 2012. His primary regional role remains unchanged but he will also focus on building the corporate solutions platform in India. Abhishek holds a Honors degree in Business Economics from the University of Delhi and has also completed his Masters in Business Administration from NTU, Singapore. And also a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS


RCB No. 198901352R

CONTACT DETAILS
MOB DIR FAX

+91 98 1890 6265 +91 124 456 7520 +91 124 456 7502

Colliers International Technopolis Building, 1st Floor DLF Golf Course Road, Sector 54 Gurgaon 122 002 Haryana, India www.colliers.com

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