Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Real Estate Business

Role Overview:

Seeking a seasoned real estate professional with expertise in land acquisition, business expansion, and stakeholder management. Must have deep market knowledge of Pune and Mumbai, strong regulatory understanding, and established industry relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership:

  Define and implement the company’s strategic direction to drive long-term growth and brand leadership.

• Land Acquisition & Partnerships:

  Lead land scouting, acquisition, and structuring of JVs and development agreements; ensure legal and regulatory compliance.

• Project Development & Execution:

  Ability to scale residential and commercial efficiently.

• Business Expansion:

  Explore and execute growth opportunities including joint ventures, partnerships, and potential M&A with regional developers.

• Fundraising

  : Drive investor relations, raise equity or debt capital through private investors, financial institutions, or project-based structures; manage capital structuring and relationships with lending partners.

• Financial Management:

  Ensure sound financial discipline across cost control, working capital management, and margin protection.

• Sales & Marketing:

  Guide customer acquisition strategies, leverage digital/PropTech tools, and enhance brand positioning through broker and institutional channels.

• Regulatory & Compliance:

  Ensure adherence to RERA, SEBI, FDI, and other relevant norms; maintain strong relationships with regulatory and government authorities.

• People & Operations:

  Lead and motivate cross-functional teams across project execution, finance, and business development for operational efficiency.

Key Requirements:

• 13 - 20 years of experience in the real estate sector with a strong track record in land acquisition, business development, and project execution.
• In-depth knowledge of the Pune and Mumbai real estate markets and the legal landscape.
• Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth, profitability, and operational excellence.
• Strong network with government bodies, investors, institutional buyers, brokers, and regulatory authorities.
• Experience in professionally managed or corporate environments with a high focus on quality, governance, and compliance.

Soft Skills & Leadership Traits:

• Visionary Thinking:

  Strategic foresight and the ability to lead in a dynamic, competitive environment.

• Leadership & Team Building:

  Inspire and lead high-performance teams across verticals.

• Negotiation & Influence:

  Skilled in deal-making, partnership structuring, and stakeholder management.

• Decision-Making:

  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in high-stakes situations.

• Communication:

  Excellent relationship-building and communication skills across internal and external stakeholders.

• Ethics & Integrity:

  High standards of governance, transparency, and ethical conduct.

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