LODHAGROUP - Key Persons


Chandan Singh


Kapil Chopra

Job Titles:
  • USA & Asia Pacific

MARK GRIFFITHS

Job Titles:
  • Head - Pre - Construction, Quality Assurance & EHS
Mark holds a Construction Management & Economics Degree from Canberra University. He has over 30 years of experience out of which 12 years has been in India, where he worked with Leighton Contractors and was heading the organization as Country Manager. Earlier in his career he has also worked with Baulderstone Hornibrook, Barclay Mowlem (Laing O'Rourke) and John Holland.

Mr. Abhishek Lodha - CEO, Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Managing Director
  • Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
  • Member of the Risk Management Committee
Abhishek Lodha holds a master's degree in science (industrial and systems engineering (supply chain & logistics) from Georgia Institute of Technology. He has 20 years of experience in design, sustainability, financial stewardship, business development, strategy and strategic communication, risk management, leadership, public affairs and governance among others. Prior to joining the Company, he was working as a business analyst with McKinsey & Company, Atlanta, United States.

Mr. Ashwani Kumar - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Independent Director
  • Member of Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
  • Member of Nomination and Remuneration Committee
  • Member of the Audit Committee
  • Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
  • Member of the Committee
Ashwani Kumar holds a Master of Science degree from Lucknow University and is a certified associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers from Indian Institute of Banking & Finance, India. He is a seasoned banker having 38 years of banking experience, out of which he was the Chairman and Managing Director of Dena Bank for five years. He has held industry-wide leadership positions in multiple organisations, including as executive director of Corporation Bank, chairman of the Indian Banks' Association and president of the Indian Institute of Banking & Finance. He was also a board member of the Life Insurance Corporation of India, wherein he also served on various committees of its board of directors.

Mr. Lee Anthony Polisano - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Independent Director
  • Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
  • Founding Partner and President of PLP Architecture
Lee Polisano is the founding partner and President of PLP Architecture, UK. He is a Fellow member of the American Institute of Architects and a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects and has nearly 46 years of experience and is internationally-recognised for his architectural and urban design work. He has been responsible for creating numerous award-winning commercial and corporate office buildings and is widely regarded for pushing boundaries and bringing innovation to the sector. Many of these projects have received prestigious awards for institutions as varied as the Urban Land Institute and the British Council for Offices. Prior to co-founding PLP Architecture, he was a global partner at KPF, and co-founded the KPF London office in 1989 and served as global President for six years until 2008.

Mr. Rajeev Bakshi

Job Titles:
  • Independent Director
  • Member of the Board of Directors
  • Member of the Committee
Rajeev Bakshi is an alumni of IIM Bangalore and a science and economics graduate from St Stephens College, Delhi. He has over 40 years of experience in leadership positions at renowned companies. In his last executive role, he served as MD & CEO at Metro Cash & Carry India and was responsible for providing strategic leadership for the overall operations and growth. He has also served as joint MD at ICICI Ventures and Chairman of Pepsico's beverage business in South Asia. Earlier at Cadbury Schweppes, he was credited with having established Cadbury India as a growth oriented, transparent and investor friendly organization. His areas of expertise include governance, strategy, marketing etc.

Mr. Rajendra Narpatmal Lodha

Job Titles:
  • Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
  • Whole - Time Director
Rajendra Lodha holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from M.B.M. Engineering College, University of Jodhpur, Jodhpur. He started his career with the Lodha group. He has 32 years of experience in all facets of real estate development.

Mr. Rajinder Pal Singh

Job Titles:
  • Member of Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
  • Member of Nomination and Remuneration Committee
  • Member of the Audit Committee
  • Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
  • Member of the Committee
  • Member of the Risk Management Committee
  • Chairman and Non - Executive, Non - Independent Director
  • Member and Non - Executive, Non - Independent Director
  • Non - Executive, Non - Independent Director
Rajinder Pal Singh was an IAS officer (1976 batch) Andhra Pradesh Cadre. He holds a post graduate degree in mathematics from Advanced Centre for Pure Mathematics, Punjab University, Chandigarh. Prior to joining the Company, he was the Chairman of National Highways Authority of India, the chairman and Managing Director of Punjab & Sind Bank and served as the secretary of Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Government of India. He has worked both as commissioner of Hyderabad Muncipal Corporation & Vice Chairman of Hyderabad Urban Development Authority. He has had long stints as Managing Director of A.P. Industrial Development Corporation and Commissioner of Taxation in A.P. He has nearly 46 years experience in regulatory area of finance, industry urban development and infrastructure.

Mr. Shaishav Dharia

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Risk Management Committee
  • CEO - Townships & Rental Assets / Director - Lodha Green Digital Infrastructure
  • Member and CEO Townships and Rental Assets
Shaishav holds a bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical) from the University of Mumbai, Mumbai, a master's degree in business administration from the Booth School of Business, University of Chicago and a master's degree in science (industrial engineering) from Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, United States. He joined us in 2010. He has over 23 years of experience in consulting across leading organisations in India and the United States. Prior to joining our Company, he was an associate principal at McKinsey & Company and has also worked with Logic Tools.

Mr. Sushil Kumar Modi - CFO, Secretary

Job Titles:
  • Chartered Accountant
  • Chartered Financial Analyst
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Company Secretary
  • Member of the Risk Management Committee
Sushil is a qualified chartered accountant, chartered financial analyst, company secretary and a cost and works accountant. He joined Lodha in 2020 and has over 26 years of experience. He has expertise in mergers and acquisitions and identifying viable capital raising and financing options, among others. Prior to joining our Company, he was associated with the GMR group, where he was the Group CFO - Strategic Finance. He has also worked with the Aditya Birla group and JSW Steel Limited.

Ms. Mukund Chitale - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Independent Director
  • Member of Nomination and Remuneration Committee
  • Member of the Audit Committee
  • Member of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
  • Member of the Committee
  • Member of the Risk Management Committee
Mukund Chitale holds a bachelor's degree in commerce from the University of Mumbai and is a qualified Chartered Accountant. He has nearly 44 years of experience as a practicing Chartered Accountant. He is a fellow member of ICAI and has served as the President of ICAI in the year 1997- 1998. He was also the Chairman of the Ethics Committee of BSE. He was a member of Advisory Board on Bank, Commercial and Financial Frauds of Central Vigilance Commission. He was a member of the Working Group on Restructuring of Weak Public Sector Banks appointed by RBI (Verma Committee) and the Committee on Procedures and Performance Audit of Public Services appointed by RBI (Dr. Tarapore Committee). He was appointed as the chairman of National Advisory Committee on Accounting Standards.

Ms. Raunika Malhotra - President

Job Titles:
  • Member of Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
  • Member of the Board of Directors
  • President
  • Member and Whole - Time Director
  • Member and Whole - Time Director Sales ( INR )
  • President - Marketing & Corporate Communications
  • Whole - Time Director
Raunika Malhotra President - Marketing and Corporate Communications of the Lodha group. She has been with the Lodha group for 13 years, including two years as Deputy Regional Chief Executive Officer. She holds a bachelor's degree in engineering (electronics and telecommunication branch) from the University of Pune and a post-graduate diploma in industrial engineering from the National Institute of Industrial Engineering, Mumbai. She has more than 16 years of experience in leadership, corporate strategic planning, consumer insights and brand management. Prior to joining the Lodha group, she has worked with ECS Limited and Adayana Learning Solutions Private Limited in strategic consulting.

RAJAT KUMAR S

Job Titles:
  • President - Finance
Rajat holds an MBA in Finance from Xavier Institute of Management and B.Tech in Chemical Technology. He joined the Lodha Group in 2020, prior to which he was at Adani Group where in he has done multiple roles, viz. Group Head of Resources, CFO- Adani Power Group, and Joint President - Finance. He has over 27 years of experience across leading organisations and in the past has been associated with Reliance Group, GMR Group, SAIL and DCM Group.

RAJENDRA JOSHI

Job Titles:
  • CEO - Bangalore
Rajendra holds a Bachelors in Electronics & Communication from University of Mysore and a Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Management from IRMA, Anand. He has over 30 years experience in FMCG & Real Estate. His expertise lies in developing teams, systems and processes for improving business efficiency to deliver business results. Prior to joining Lodha in 2022, he was associated with Brigade Enterprises as the CEO for the residential business. He has also worked with Mahindra Lifespaces, SD Corporation, Reynolds, Gillette and BPL.

RAJIB DAS

Job Titles:
  • President - Eastern Suburbs & Navi Mumbai
Rajib has completed his PGDBM from IIM Bangalore and Mechanical Engineering from IIT Roorkee. He has over 18 years of experience across multiple industries, of which he has spent 12 years in Real Estate and has deep understanding of all critical verticals. Prior to joining Lodha in 2021, he was associated with Godrej Properties Ltd. as Business Head. He has also worked with Indiabulls Real Estate, Reliance Infrastructure and Lionbridge Technologies.

Shailesh Sonawani