Board of Directors

Data update as per latest quarterly results. Currently updated as of September 30, 2020 and excludes recently completed Embassy TechVillage Acquisition.

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Board of Directors
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Commitee Composition

Mr. Jitendra Virwani

Non-executive Director, Chairman

Mr. Jitendra Virwani, Chairman of the Embassy Group of Companies, has been instrumental in shaping …

Mr. Aditya Virwani

Non-executive Director

Aditya Virwani is the Managing Director of Embassy Group and Embassy Developments Ltd., and serves …

Mr. Vivek Mehra

Independent Director

Mr. Vivek Mehra, is a well-respected senior Chartered Accountant with an illustrious professional career spanning …

Dr. Anoop Kumar Mittal

Independent Director

Dr. Anoop Kumar Mittal, a distinguished veteran in the construction industry with over four decades …

Dr. Punita Kumar-Sinha

Independent Director

Dr. Punita Kumar-Sinha, Ph.D, CFA, has focused on investment management and financial markets during …

Dr. Ranjan Pai

Independent Director

Dr. Ranjan Pai holds an MBBS degree from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education. He …

Mr. Arvind Kathpalia

Independent Director

Mr. Arvind Kathpalia holds a bachelor’s degree in arts and a master’s degree in business …

Mr. Amit Shetty

Chief Executive Officer

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Mr. Abhishek Agrawal

Chief Financial Officer

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Ms. Shwetha Reddy

Chief Marketing Officer

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Mr. Ajay Koshy

Chief Design Officer

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Mr. Manish Kumar Manu

Chief Development Officer

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Mr. Rishad Pandole

Head - Leasing

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Mr. Brijesh D’souza

Head – South Leasing

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Mr. Ray Vargis Kallimel

Head – Asset Management

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Mr. Raghu Sapra

Head - Hospitality

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Ms. Vinitha Menon

Head – Company Secretary and Compliance Officer

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Mr. Donnie Dominic George

General Counsel

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Mr. Amit Anil Kharche

Head – Acquisitions

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Ms. Sakshi Garg

Head – Investor Relations

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Mr. Paul Thomas Jayaraj

Head – SEZ and Approvals

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Ms. Deepthi Dasan

Head – Human Resources

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Mr. Jitendra Virwani

Non-executive Director, Chairman

Mr. Jitendra Virwani, Chairman of the Embassy Group of Companies, has been instrumental in shaping Embassy REIT since its inception. With four decades of experience in real estate and property development, he founded the Embassy Sponsor and has since overseen the Group’s expansion to over 70 mn square feet across commercial, residential, industrial warehousing, retail, and hospitality spaces. He is a fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Mr. Tuhin Parikh

Non-Executive Director

Mr. Tuhin Parikh holds a Bachelor’s degree in commerce from Mumbai University and a postgraduate diploma in management from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. He was on the Board of TCG Urban Infrastructure Holdings Limited from 2002 and 2007. He has been employed by Blackstone since 2007 and is the Senior Managing Director of Blackstone and head of Real Estate of India.

Mr. Robert Christopher Heady

Non-Executive Director

Mr. Robert Christopher Heady holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Chicago. He has been with Blackstone since 2000 and is currently the Chairman of Asia Pacific, Head of Real Estate Asia for Blackstone.

Mr. Aditya Virwani

Non-executive Director

Aditya Virwani is the Managing Director of Embassy Group and Embassy Developments Ltd., and serves on the board of Embassy Office Parks REIT. Formerly the Group’s Chief Operating Officer, he has been instrumental in steering Embassy’s evolution from a privately held real estate developer into an institutional grade platform with a diverse portfolio spanning commercial, residential, hospitality, and other asset classes. Mentored closely by his father and Group Chairman Jitendra Virwani, Aditya spent his formative years building deep operational experience across the business. He played a key role in the successful launch of India’s first listed REIT, marking a historic milestone in the country’s real estate sector. Today, Aditya is focused on shaping Embassy’s next phase of growth — strengthening core businesses, unlocking new markets, and driving innovation across the platform. Passionate about social impact, he is deeply involved in Embassy’s CSR initiatives, particularly in education and sustainability, with a long-term commitment to empowering underprivileged communities through access to quality education.

Mr. Vivek Mehra

Independent Director

Mr. Vivek Mehra, is a well-respected senior Chartered Accountant with an illustrious professional career spanning over 46 years and experience spanning across sectors in Taxation, accounting, risk management and Regulatory domains of Merger & Acquisition specialising in Cross-border Investment and Transaction Structuring. He has held various leadership roles till April 2017 in PWC as Partner/ Executive Director. He was the founder and national leader for PwC Regulatory and M&A Tax Practices and has been elected on PwC Governance Oversight Board for two consecutive terms. Mr. Mehra is extending his expertise as an Independent Director and esteemed Board Member for Havells India Limited, DLF Limited, HT Media Limited, Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited, Jubilant Pharmova Limited, Embassy Office Parks Management Services Private Limited, among other prominent companies. He is also on the Board of Governors of ‘Grassroot Trading Network for Women’- a SEWA venture and ‘The Asthma, Bronchitis and Cancer Lung Foundation of India’. He graduated in 1975 with a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) Degree from Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi. He has been a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India since 1979. Mr. Mehra had given his valuable contribution as a member of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) Steering Committee and National Executive Committee.

Mr. Anuj Puri

Independent Director

Mr. Anuj Puri holds a Bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Delhi. He is a fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and a fellow of the Indian Institute of Insurance Surveyors and Loss Assessors. He is an associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and an associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute, United Kingdom. He has also been given the title of ‘Chartered Insurance Practitioner’ by the Chartered Insurance Institute. He is currently a Director of Jagran Prakashan Limited, Music Broadcast Limited, ANAROCK Investment Advisors Private Limited, Puri Crawford Insurance Surveyors and Loss Assessors India Private Limited, Trespect India Private Limited, ANAROCK Property Consultants Private Limited, ANAROCK Group Business Services Private Limited, ANAROCK Retail Advisors Private Limited, ANAROCK Capital Advisors Private Limited, HVS ANAROCK Hotel Advisory Services Private Limited, Joyville Shapoorji Housing Private Limited, Homexchange Limited and Moveup Real Estate Private Limited.

Dr. Anoop Kumar Mittal

Independent Director

Dr. Anoop Kumar Mittal, a distinguished veteran in the construction industry with over four decades of rich experience, holds a prominent position among eminent civil engineers in the country. His expertise encompasses Mergers & Acquisitions, revival of ailing companies, in addition to his core areas of infrastructural development and real estate. Serving as the Chairman-cumManaging Director (CMD) of NBCC (India) Ltd., Dr. Mittal led the organisation to achieve ‘Navratna’ status, shaping India’s infrastructure landscape significantly. He is also a member of the Construction Committee appointed by the Shri Ram Janm Bhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust for the construction of the historic Ram Mandir at Ayodhya — a testament to his professional stature and technical eminence in the field of construction engineering. With extensive experience in both public and private sectors, he continues to contribute to various advisory committees. Dr. Mittal, a recipient of Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) by the Chancellor, Singhania University, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Punjab University, Patiala. He has held directorial roles in esteemed private companies and PSUs, showcasing his versatile leadership. Dr. Mittal’s contributions extend to various sectors including Real Estate Development, Project Management Consultancy, and he has been recognised for his eminence in Construction Engineering & Management.

Dr. Punita Kumar-Sinha

Independent Director

Dr. Punita Kumar-Sinha, Ph.D, CFA, has focused on investment management and financial markets during her 30-year career. She has significant governance and Board experience across India and North America, having served on Boards for more than a decade. She serves as an Independent Director for many companies and chairs committees on several Boards. Dr. Kumar-Sinha has been investing in emerging markets since the late 1980s and pioneered some of the first foreign investments in the Indian subcontinent in the early 1990s. Formerly, Dr. Kumar-Sinha was a Senior Managing Director, Blackstone. Dr. KumarSinha was the Chairperson of the Investment Subcommittee of the CFA Institute and is also the Chair of the Investment Advisory Board of IIT Delhi. Dr. Kumar-Sinha has a Ph.D and a Master’s in Finance from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. She received her undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering with Distinction from the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi. She has an MBA and is a CFA charter holder. Dr. Kumar-Sinha is a member of the CFA Institute, a member of the CFA Society Boston, a TiE Charter Member, and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Dr. Kumar-Sinha has been awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award from IIT Delhi.

Dr. Ranjan Pai

Independent Director

Dr. Ranjan Pai holds an MBBS degree from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education. He is the Chairman of Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG), the Group’s holding company. He is currently on the Board of Directors of several Manipal Group companies, including Manipal Hospitals, UNext Pvt. Ltd., and Manipal Cigna Health Insurance Company.

Mr. Arvind Kathpalia

Independent Director

Mr. Arvind Kathpalia holds a bachelor’s degree in arts and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Delhi. With more than 40 years of experience in financial services, his most recent position was as the Group Head of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited. Following his employment with Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, he provided advisory services to certain entities within the Kotak group. He is also a Board Member of Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited and Truhome Finance Limited. Mr. Kathpalia earlier served as a Unitholder Nominee Director on the Board of Embassy REIT’s Manager from June 04, 2024 to October 08, 2025.

Mr. Arvind Kathpalia

Independent Director

Mr. Amit Shetty

Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Amit Shetty was the Chief Operating Officer of Embassy Office Parks Management Services Private Limited, Manager to Embassy REIT and responsible for Embassy REIT’s leasing, capital projects, & operations functions. He brings over 20 years of experience in leading office leasing, asset sales, construction & operations management across India. Prior to joining Embassy REIT, Amit worked with Honeywell and CBRE where he held a variety of senior leadership roles and led some of the key corporate real estate developments in the country.

Mr. Abhishek Agrawal

Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Abhishek Agrawal is the Chief Financial Officer of the Manager and has been associated with Embassy REIT since August 2020. He has previously been the interim Chief Financial Officer, prior to which he handled the role of Finance Controller. Prior to joining the Manager, he was associated with S. R. Batliboi & Associates LLP and B S R & Co. LLP in Assurance and Audit Services.

Ms. Shwetha Reddy

Chief Marketing Officer

Ms. Shwetha Reddy is the Chief Marketing Officer of the Manager and is responsible for the REIT’s marketing, outreach, and communication initiatives across multiple stakeholders including occupiers, investors, media and policymakers. Shwetha has 14 years of experience as a senior communications strategist with extensive experience in the international finance sector. Prior to joining Embassy REIT, she was Vice President, Global Head of Public Relations at Pioneer Investments, an asset management firm based in London. She has been in global leadership roles in the communication, marketing, and PR space for over a decade and has worked closely with top management on strategic initiatives including M&A, organisational restructurings, leadership changes, and crisis management across several countries and cultures. Shwetha holds a bachelor’s degree in Commerce from University of Mumbai.

Mr. Ajay Koshy

Chief Design Officer

Ajay Koshy brings over 20 years of experience in Real Estate Design Management. As an architect, he has extensively worked with architects, designers, hotel operators and building consultants both from India and abroad to successfully coordinate and oversee the design of more than 100 projects comprising Residential, Office, Retail and Hospitality projects.

Mr. Manish Kumar Manu

Chief Development Officer

Manish is the Chief Development Officer at Embassy REIT, leading development projects from design to delivery, and other strategic initiatives. He has over 11 years of experience across investment banking, venture capital, strategy and has previously worked with Goldman Sachs and the Times Group. Manish’s academic credentials include an MBA from Indian Institute of Management Indore and a bachelor’s degree from National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra.

Mr. Rishad Pandole

Head - Leasing

Mr. Rishad Pandole holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and minor in Marketing and Finance from the University of Rochester, New York. He has over 20+ years of experience in the real estate industry. He has previously worked as the Leasing Head for Blackstone owned 100% assets from 2017 to 2018, where his last held position was of Head, Corporate Solutions (Commercial). He has been associated with the Manager since 2018.

Mr. Brijesh D’souza

Head – South Leasing

Brijesh D’souza holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration. He has over 17 years of experience in the real estate industry. Prior to joining Embassy REIT, Brijesh worked with CBRE where he held a variety of leadership roles and led some of the key corporate real estate relationships across the country.

Mr. Ray Vargis Kallimel

Head – Asset Management

Mr. Ray Vargis Kallimel is the Head of Asset Management of the Manager. He has over 17 years of experience in real estate and finance sector. He has previously worked with Cushman & Wakefield India Pvt. Ltd. and has been associated with various functions of Embassy Group companies since 2012. He holds a master’s degree in Commerce from the University of Mumbai, and a master’s degree in Business Administration from the Oral Roberts University.

Mr. Raghu Sapra

Head - Hospitality

Mr. Raghu Sapra holds a Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology from the Institute of Hotel Management, Mumbai. He has over 27 years of experience in the hospitality sector and has worked with reputed international hotel brands like Radisson, Hyatt, Marriott and Hilton. Prior to his role in Embassy REIT, he worked for 5 years with Hilton, and his last role with them was as General Manager of Hilton Mumbai.

Ms. Vinitha Menon

Head – Company Secretary and Compliance Officer

Ms. Vinitha Menon is a qualified Company Secretary and holds a bachelor’s degree in Commerce. She has 15 years of experience in managing statutory and compliance functions across a spectrum of industries. Her expertise spans listed and private companies, including those in warehousing & logistics, industrial gases manufacturing, real estate, and ITes. She was part of the core team that successfully concluded the IPO of Snowman Logistics Limited. She brings experience in company secretarial matters, arbitration, and interfacing with regulatory bodies and government authorities. She has technical competence on a broad range of issues in the areas of general corporate and business laws, contract laws, labour laws, and compliance.

Mr. Donnie Dominic George

General Counsel

Mr. Donnie Dominic George is a Law graduate from Gujarat National Law University and has more than 15 years of experience. In his prior assignment, he was working as Vice President with the Lodha Group, where he was heading a vertical within the Legal team responsible for all non-litigation legal mandates and consumer litigation. He has also worked with Bharucha & Partners as a Senior Associate handling Mergers & Acquisitions, Foreign Direct Investment and General Corporate, Regulatory, and Banking & Finance segments for their clients. In his current role at Embassy Office Parks Management Services Private Limited, he is supporting the senior management on the legal, compliance and regulatory framework, and acts as a business legal partner.

Mr. Amit Anil Kharche

Head – Acquisitions

Amit is a seasoned real estate professional with over 12 years of experience spanning leasing, valuations, acquisitions, and corporate finance. An MBA graduate from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad, he has built deep expertise in the real estate sector.
Since the listing of Embassy REIT in 2019, Amit has been a key contributor to its success and currently serves as Head of Acquisitions. In this role, he drives investment decisions, shapes critical financial strategies, and leads capital structure optimization to maximize stakeholder value.

Ms. Sakshi Garg

Head – Investor Relations

Ms. Sakshi Garg is the Head of Investor Relations of the Manager and is responsible for effectively communicating the REIT’s investment thesis and long-term strategy to external stakeholders, including investors, research analysts and media, among others. She has over 12 years of experience across investment banking, fund raising and internal audit, including around 7 years at Goldman Sachs. She is a qualified Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Delhi and a master’s degree in business administration from Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi.

Mr. Paul Thomas Jayaraj

Head – SEZ and Approvals

Paul is the Head of SEZ and Approvals of the Manager. His role inter-alia involves end-to-end management of project approvals across various phases through effective liaison with statutory authorities, close coordination with various stakeholders. He has over 35 years of experience and has previously worked with ANZ, Siemens and Motorola and holds a bachelor’s degree in Commerce.

Ms. Deepthi Dasan

Head – Human Resources

Deepthi Dasan serves as the Head of Human Resources at Embassy REIT, where she leads the organization’s people strategy and drives initiatives that enable business transformation and growth. With over 15 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, she brings deep expertise in building high-performing teams and fostering an engaging workplace culture.
Her experience spans the full spectrum of HR, including Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Employee Relations, and Rewards & Recognition. She has played a key role in leading IT and HR integration programs and Talent Management initiatives, contributing to organizational capability building and business alignment.
A certified Hogan professional, she leverages psychometric insights to strengthen talent strategies and leadership development.

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Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Mr. Jitendra Virwani

Non-executive Director, Chairman

Mr. Aditya Virwani

Non-executive Director

Mr. Vivek Mehra

Independent Director

Dr. Anoop Kumar Mittal

Independent Director

Dr. Punita Kumar-Sinha

Independent Director

Dr. Ranjan Pai

Independent Director

Mr. Arvind Kathpalia

Independent Director

Management Team

Mr. Amit Shetty

Mr. Abhishek Agrawal

Ms. Shwetha Reddy

Mr. Ajay Koshy

Mr. Manish Kumar Manu

Mr. Rishad Pandole

Mr. Brijesh D’souza

Mr. Ray Vargis Kallimel

Mr. Raghu Sapra

Ms. Vinitha Menon

Mr. Donnie Dominic George

Mr. Amit Anil Kharche

Ms. Sakshi Garg

Mr. Paul Thomas Jayaraj

Ms. Deepthi Dasan

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