Management - Godrej Properties Ltd. (GPL)

Mr. Adi Godrej
Chairman,Godrej Group

In its eighteen years as a focused real estate development company, Godrej Properties Ltd. (GPL) has established a strong presence in the real estate market. The Godrej Group sees its property development business as a major thrust area. The Indian property development sector is already amongst the fastest growing in the world and in the coming decades, is likely to emerge as one of the largest in the world. Godrej Properties firmly believes that it is uniquely positioned

to take advantage of the increased need for excellence in real estate.

I am proud of the fact that Godrej Properties was the first Indian real estate development company to have obtained an ISO certification. This is a manifestation of our quality processes and our philosophy of putting customers’ interests first. Godrej Properties is led by experienced and energetic managers focused on the company’s core competencies. Together with our joint venture partners and associates, we have developed millions of square feet of quality real estate. Our unwavering commitment to improvement and innovation continues in the form of several signature projects currently underway.

Mr.Milind Korde
Managing Director
Godrej Properties Ltd

Godrej Properties' strategy of concentrating on its core competency in management, while outsourcing functions such as architecture and construction, has allowed the organization to remain lean and has enabled management to gain a deep understanding of the business’ core functions. Simultaneously, this strategy has enabled GPL to collaborate with experts in every phase of project development, thereby creating an ideal combination of expertise.

In our effort to achieve continuous growth, we have identified several methods of improving the company’s performance. For instance, we are working with IGBC (Indian Green Building Council) to promote sustainable development in India. Additionally, to take advantage of the rapid increase in the need for quality real estate, the company has expanded its geographical base by developing several projects across India.

Mr.Adi Godrej
Chairman,Godrej Group

Chairman of The Godrej Group
Director of GPL since 1990
Bachelor and Masters Degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mr. Milind S Korde
Managing Director

Over 18 years of experience in various aspects of real estate development
Associate member of Institute of Company Secretaries of India

Mr. Pirojsha Godrej
Executive Director

Masters in International Affairs from Columbia University and MBA from Columbia Business School
Bachelors degree in Economics from the Wharton School

Mr. KT Jithendran
Executive Director

Over 16 years of experience in the real estate business
Handled varied aspects of business, viz. marketing, sales and human resources
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
Post Graduate Diploma in Management from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM)

Mr. Jamshyd N Godrej
Director (Non Executive)

Chairman of Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Company Limited
Director of GPL since 1990
Bachelor of Science from the Illinois Institute of Technology

Mr. Nadir B. Godrej
Director (Non-Executive)

MD of Godrej Industries Limited and Chairman of Godrej Agrovet Limited
Director of GPL since 1989
Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Stanford University and a MBA degree from Harvard Business School

Ms.Parmeshwar A.Godrej
Director (Non-Executive)

Director of GPL since 1989
Serves on the board of the American India Foundation, The Palace School in Jaipur and Indian Hotels and Health Resorts Private Limited

Mr. Amit B. Choudhury
Independent Director

Serves on the board of Godrej Agrovet Limited, Swadeshi Detergents Limited, Vora Soaps Limited and Wadala Commodities Limited
Holds a masters degree in Economics and Masters in Management Studies from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies

Mr. Keki B. Dadiseth
Independent Director

Served as Chairman of Hindustan Lever Limited and as Director and Member of the Executive Committee at Unilever PLC and Unilever NV
Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales

Mrs. Lalita D. Gupte
Independent Director

Chairperson of ICICI Venture Funds Management Company Limited
Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and a Master’s Degree in Business Management

Mr. Pranay Vakil
Independent Director

Chairman of Knight Frank in India
Co-Chairman of FICCI Real Estate Committee

Dr. Pritam Singh
Independent Director

Served as the Director at IIM Lucknow. Serves as Director of Dish TV India Ltd and also, as member on the local board of Reserve Bank of India.
Holds a Masters degree in Commerce from Benares Hindu University, a Masters degree in Business Administration from Indiana University and a PhD from Benares Hindu University.

Mr. S. Narayanan
Independent Director

Retired IAS officer, was Economic Advisor to the Prime Minister of India.
Part of the Board of Directors of Apollo Tyres Limited And Dabur India Limited.

Mr. Amitava Mukherjee
Independent Director

Masters Degree in Management from Asian Institute of Management, Manila
Masters Degree in Business Economics from Delhi School of Economics, New Delhi
Over 20 years of Investment Banking experience
Served as Managing Director and Board member both at Lazard India and Ambit Corporate Finance