Leadership
Pioneering Change, Inspiring Progress
Board of Directors
Ankur Gupta is a Non-Executive Director and Chairman on the Board of the Manager. He is a Managing Partner and Head of Asia Pacific and Middle East for Brookfield’s Real Estate Group. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing all real estate activities in the region, including investments, portfolio management and new fund formation. He also has direct oversight of the South Asia sub-region. Prior to joining Brookfield in 2012, Mr. Gupta worked for a leading real estate development firm. Mr. Gupta holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor of Technology degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.
Ankur Gupta
Non-Executive Director, Chairman
Jan Sucharda is a Managing Partner and the Global Head of Office in Brookfield Asset Management’s Real Estate Group. In his role he provides oversight and strategic direction for Brookfield’s global office portfolio comprising approximately 170 million square feet across five continents. Mr. Sucharda joined Brookfield in 2005 and has held several leadership roles across the organization including Global President and Chief Operating Officer, Office Division, Brookfield Properties and President and Chief Executive Officer of Brookfield Canada Office Properties. Prior to joining Brookfield, Mr. Jan Sucharda worked at O&Y Properties and O&Y REIT, as well as a major financial institution and a Toronto-based construction management company. Mr. Sucharda currently serves on the Board of Directors for Canary Wharf Group Investment Holdings PLC and several Brookfield’s portfolio companies. Mr. Sucharda has completed his Master of Business Administration from York University, Toronto, Ontario and Bachelor of Applied Science (Engineering) from Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario.
Thomas Jan Sucharda
Non-Executive Director
Alok Aggarwal is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Manager to Brookfield India REIT. A seasoned industry leader with over three decades of experience, he drives the strategic direction and operational excellence across the REIT’s portfolio spanning design, development, leasing, finance, investor relations, operations, and sustainability. He oversees all key aspects of the business, driving long-term value creation by aligning capital strategy, operational performance, and stakeholder interests. Known for a tenant-first philosophy, he brings a strong focus on sustainability and governance, embedding ESG principles into the REIT’s operations and growth strategy. He also serves as Chairman of the Indian REITs Association (IRA), where he is actively shaping the regulatory and industry agenda for REITs in India. He has previously held leadership roles at Milestone Capital, Sun Apollo, DLF, and Mahindra Realty, with a track record of delivering value across asset classes and market cycles. He is an alumnus of IIT Delhi and the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad.
Alok Aggarwal
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
Rachit Kothari is a senior member of Brookfield’s Real Estate Group in India, responsible for acquisitions and strategic portfolio initiatives. He has played a leading role in several of its investments, divestments and financings, including the public listing and growth of the Brookfield India REIT. In his current role, Rachit is also responsible for managing capital strategy for Brookfield’s India office business. Prior to joining Brookfield in 2017, Rachit worked for a global private equity firm. He received his MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore where he graduated with the Institute Gold Medal. He also holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.
Rachit Kothari
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Mistry is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a renowned professional with over four decades of varied work experience in the banking and financial services domain. He is currently serving as a Director on the Board of HDFC Bank Limited, HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited, HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited, HDFC Capital Advisors Limited, Tata Consultancy Services Limited, The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited and Flipkart Private Limited (Singapore). He is also on the advisory Board of PWC India and is a strategic advisor for several investments and corporate groups. He is also currently the Chairperson of the Primary Market Advisory Committee (PMAC) constituted by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), FICCI’s Capital Markets Committee - specialised sub-group on Debt and several other committee(s) of regulatory and industry bodies. Mr. Mistry has also been honoured with several prestigious awards including Hall of Fame (2022) - ICAI, Lifetime Achievement (2020-21) – Financial Express Best Banks Awards and Lifetime Achievements for Corporate Governance (2020) – Asian Centre for Corporate Governance & Sustainability.
Keki Mistry
Independent Director
Shailesh Vishnubhai Haribhakti is an Independent Director of the Manager. He has had a five-decade career as a chartered and cost accountant, certified internal auditor, financial planner and a fraud examiner. He has been conferred with the Global Competent Boards Designation by Competent Boards Inc. Canada and awarded 'Vivekananda Sustainability Award - 2022' by Vivekananda Youth Connect Foundation. Besides, he is a board chairman, audit committee chairperson and an independent director at some of the country's most preeminent organizations including Adani Total Gas Limited, Bajaj Electricals Limited, Protean E-Gov Technologies Ltd, Future Generali India Life Insurance Company Ltd. He is a global thought leader in the area of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG), and has successfully established the concept of 'Innovate to Zero' and technology enabling Corporate Social Responsibility/ESG/Sustainability.
Shailesh Vishnubhai Haribhakti
Independent Director
Akila Krishnakumar is an Independent Director of the Manager. She is an experienced professional with a long and eminent industry standing, including over 30 years in the field of technology. She was previously the President - Global Technology and Country Head – India for SunGard Solutions Private Limited. She is currently on the board of TTK Prestige Limited, Matrimony.com Limited, IndusInd Bank Limited and Hitachi Energy India Limited. She holds a master’s degree in management studies from the Birla Institute of Technology & Science at Pilani, Rajasthan.
Akila Krishnakumar
Independent Director
Rajnish Kumar is an Independent Director of the Manager. He is a career banker with nearly four decades of service with State Bank of India. He is former chairman of State Bank of India and completed his three-year term as chairman in October 2020. Mr. Kumar is currently serving as an Independent Director on the boards of many prestigious companies like HSBC Asia Pacific, HDFC Credila Financial Services Limited, L&T Limited, Hero Motocorp Limited and Ambuja Cements Limited. He is the Non-Executive Chairman of Mastercard India Services Private Limited and Resilient Innovations Private Limited (BharatPe) and Independent Director on the Board of Lighthouse Communities Foundation. Mr. Kumar is also an advisor to EQT AB. He is also a Chairman of Board of Governors of Management Development Institute, Gurugram. Mr. Kumar has done M.Sc. in Physics from Meerut University and is also a Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB).
Rajnish Kumar
Independent Director
Board Committees
Ankur Gupta is a Non-Executive Director of the Manager and also the Managing Partner and Head of India and Middle East for Brookfield’s Real Estate Group and Country Head for Brookfield in India. In these roles, he oversees all of Brookfield’s activities in India, and Brookfield’s real estate business in India and the Middle East. Prior to joining Brookfield in 2012, Mr. Gupta worked for a leading real estate development firm. Mr. Gupta holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor of Technology degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.
Ankur Gupta
Board Committees
Shailesh Vishnubhai Haribhakti is an Independent Director of the Manager. He has had a five-decade career as a chartered and cost accountant, certified internal auditor, financial planner and a fraud examiner. He has been conferred with the Global Competent Boards Designation by Competent Boards Inc. Canada and awarded 'Vivekananda Sustainability Award – 2022' by Vivekananda Youth Connect Foundation. Besides, he is a board chairman, audit committee chairperson and an independent director at some of the country’s most preeminent organizations including Blue Star Limited, Bajaj Electricals Limited, Discover Journeys Private Limited, Future Generali India Life Insurance Company Ltd. He is a global thought leader in the area of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG), and has successfully established the concept of “Innovate to Zero” and technology enabling Corporate Social Responsibility / ESG / Sustainability.
Shailesh Vishnubhai Haribhakti
Board Committees
Akila Krishnakumar is an Independent Director of the Manager. She is an experienced professional with a long and eminent industry standing, including over 30 years in the field of technology. She was previously the President – Global Technology and Country Head – India for SunGard Solutions Private Limited. She is currently on the board of Matrimony.Com Limited, IndusInd Bank Limited, Hitachi Energy India Limited and Bharat Financial Inclusion Limited. She holds a Master’s degree in Management Studies from the Birla Institute of Technology & Science at Pilani, Rajasthan.
Akila Krishnakumar
Board Committees
Alok Aggarwal is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Manager to Brookfield India REIT. A seasoned industry leader with over three decades of experience, he drives the strategic direction and operational excellence across the REIT’s portfolio spanning design, development, leasing, finance, investor relations, operations, and sustainability. He oversees all key aspects of the business, driving long-term value creation by aligning capital strategy, operational performance, and stakeholder interests. Known for a tenant-first philosophy, he brings a strong focus on sustainability and governance, embedding ESG principles into the REIT’s operations and growth strategy. He also serves as Chairman of the Indian REITs Association (IRA), where he is actively shaping the regulatory and industry agenda for REITs in India. He has previously held leadership roles at Milestone Capital, Sun Apollo, DLF, and Mahindra Realty, with a track record of delivering value across asset classes and market cycles. He is an alumnus of IIT Delhi and the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad.
Alok Aggarwal
Board Committees
Amit Jain is the Chief Financial Officer of the Manager. He is a seasoned finance professional with over two decades of experience in various aspects of finance and operations, tax and regulatory framework, M&A, investor relations, financial and tax due diligence, fund raising, portfolio valuations and compliances. He has a strong track record of leading financial functions across different organizations, leveraging his expertise to drive business growth and strategic decision-making. Throughout his career, Amit Jain has held various senior positions at organizations like Global Infrastructure Partners, IDFC, EY, Macquarie, and Discovery Channel. Mr. Jain holds a Bachelor’s degree in commerce (Hons.) from Delhi University and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Amit Jain
Board Committees
Shailesh Vishnubhai Haribhakti is an Independent Director of the Manager. He has had a five-decade career as a chartered and cost accountant, certified internal auditor, financial planner and a fraud examiner. He has been conferred with the Global Competent Boards Designation by Competent Boards Inc. Canada and awarded 'Vivekananda Sustainability Award – 2022' by Vivekananda Youth Connect Foundation. Besides, he is a board chairman, audit committee chairperson and an independent director at some of the country’s most preeminent organizations including Blue Star Limited, Bajaj Electricals Limited, Discover Journeys Private Limited, Future Generali India Life Insurance Company Ltd. He is a global thought leader in the area of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG), and has successfully established the concept of “Innovate to Zero” and technology enabling Corporate Social Responsibility / ESG / Sustainability.
Shailesh Vishnubhai Haribhakti
Board Committees
Akila Krishnakumar is an Independent Director of the Manager. She is an experienced professional with a long and eminent industry standing, including over 30 years in the field of technology. She was previously the President – Global Technology and Country Head – India for SunGard Solutions Private Limited. She is currently on the board of Matrimony.Com Limited, IndusInd Bank Limited, Hitachi Energy India Limited and Bharat Financial Inclusion Limited. She holds a Master’s degree in Management Studies from the Birla Institute of Technology & Science at Pilani, Rajasthan.
Akila Krishnakumar
Board Committees
Rajnish Kumar is a career banker with nearly four decades of service with State Bank of India. He is former chairman of State Bank of India and completed his three-year term as chairman in October 2020. He served the bank in various capacities across the country and also successfully managed UK operations of the bank immediately after the crisis caused by the collapse of Lehman Brothers. Earlier, he worked as Vice President (Credit) at Toronto. He is credited with steering the bank successfully through very challenging times. During his tenure, the bank developed YONO, a digital platform, which has established the bank as a global leader in adoption of technology and innovation. Mr. Kumar is currently serving as an Independent Director on the boards of many prestigious companies like HSBC Asia Pacific, L&T Infotech, Hero Motocorp Limited and Ambuja Cement Limited. He is also Non-Executive Chairman of Resilient Innovations Pvt Ltd. (BharatPe), one of the fastest growing Fintech in the country and Independent Director on the Board of Lighthouse Communities Foundation. Mr. Kumar is also an advisor to Kotak Investment Advisors Ltd and Barings Private Equity Asia Ltd. He is also a Member, Board of Governors, Management Development Institute, Gurugram. Mr. Kumar has done M.Sc. in Physics from Meerut University and is also a Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB).
Rajnish Kumar
Board Committees
Mr. Mistry is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a renowned professional with over four decades of varied work experience in the banking and financial services domain. He is currently serving as a Director on the Board of HDFC Bank Limited, HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited, HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited, HDFC Capital Advisors Limited, Tata Consultancy Services Limited, The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited and Flipkart Private Limited (Singapore). He is also on the advisory Board of PWC India and is a strategic advisor for several investments and corporate groups. He is also currently the Chairperson of the Primary Market Advisory Committee (PMAC) constituted by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), FICCI’s Capital Markets Committee - specialised sub-group on Debt and several other committee(s) of regulatory and industry bodies. Mr. Mistry has also been honoured with several prestigious awards including Hall of Fame (2022) - ICAI, Lifetime Achievement (2020-21) – Financial Express Best Banks Awards and Lifetime Achievements for Corporate Governance (2020) – Asian Centre for Corporate Governance & Sustainability.
Keki Mistry
Board Committees
Ankur Gupta is a Non-Executive Director of the Manager and also the Managing Partner and Head of India and Middle East for Brookfield’s Real Estate Group and Country Head for Brookfield in India. In these roles, he oversees all of Brookfield’s activities in India, and Brookfield’s real estate business in India and the Middle East. Prior to joining Brookfield in 2012, Mr. Gupta worked for a leading real estate development firm. Mr. Gupta holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor of Technology degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.
Ankur Gupta
Board Committees
Rachit Kothari is a senior member of Brookfield’s Real Estate Group in India, responsible for acquisitions and strategic portfolio initiatives. He has played a leading role in several of its investments, divestments and financings, including the public listing and growth of the Brookfield India REIT. In his current role, Rachit is also responsible for managing capital strategy for Brookfield’s India office business. Prior to joining Brookfield in 2017, Rachit worked for a global private equity firm. He received his MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore where he graduated with the Institute Gold Medal. He also holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.
Rachit Kothari
Board Committees
Akila Krishnakumar is an Independent Director of the Manager. She is an experienced professional with a long and eminent industry standing, including over 30 years in the field of technology. She was previously the President – Global Technology and Country Head – India for SunGard Solutions Private Limited. She is currently on the board of Matrimony.Com Limited, IndusInd Bank Limited, Hitachi Energy India Limited and Bharat Financial Inclusion Limited. She holds a Master’s degree in Management Studies from the Birla Institute of Technology & Science at Pilani, Rajasthan.
Akila Krishnakumar
Board Committees
Ankur Gupta is a Non-Executive Director of the Manager and also the Managing Partner and Head of India and Middle East for Brookfield’s Real Estate Group and Country Head for Brookfield in India. In these roles, he oversees all of Brookfield’s activities in India, and Brookfield’s real estate business in India and the Middle East. Prior to joining Brookfield in 2012, Mr. Gupta worked for a leading real estate development firm. Mr. Gupta holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor of Technology degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.
Ankur Gupta
Board Committees
Alok Aggarwal is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Manager to Brookfield India REIT. A seasoned industry leader with over three decades of experience, he drives the strategic direction and operational excellence across the REIT’s portfolio spanning design, development, leasing, finance, investor relations, operations, and sustainability. He oversees all key aspects of the business, driving long-term value creation by aligning capital strategy, operational performance, and stakeholder interests. Known for a tenant-first philosophy, he brings a strong focus on sustainability and governance, embedding ESG principles into the REIT’s operations and growth strategy. He also serves as Chairman of the Indian REITs Association (IRA), where he is actively shaping the regulatory and industry agenda for REITs in India. He has previously held leadership roles at Milestone Capital, Sun Apollo, DLF, and Mahindra Realty, with a track record of delivering value across asset classes and market cycles. He is an alumnus of IIT Delhi and the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad.
Alok Aggarwal
Board Committees
Akila Krishnakumar is an Independent Director of the Manager. She is an experienced professional with a long and eminent industry standing, including over 30 years in the field of technology. She was previously the President – Global Technology and Country Head – India for SunGard Solutions Private Limited. She is currently on the board of Matrimony.Com Limited, IndusInd Bank Limited, Hitachi Energy India Limited and Bharat Financial Inclusion Limited. She holds a Master’s degree in Management Studies from the Birla Institute of Technology & Science at Pilani, Rajasthan.
Akila Krishnakumar
Board Committees
Shailesh Vishnubhai Haribhakti is an Independent Director of the Manager. He has had a five-decade career as a chartered and cost accountant, certified internal auditor, financial planner and a fraud examiner. He has been conferred with the Global Competent Boards Designation by Competent Boards Inc. Canada and awarded 'Vivekananda Sustainability Award – 2022' by Vivekananda Youth Connect Foundation. Besides, he is a board chairman, audit committee chairperson and an independent director at some of the country’s most preeminent organizations including Blue Star Limited, Bajaj Electricals Limited, Discover Journeys Private Limited, Future Generali India Life Insurance Company Ltd. He is a global thought leader in the area of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG), and has successfully established the concept of “Innovate to Zero” and technology enabling Corporate Social Responsibility / ESG / Sustainability.
Shailesh V Haribhakti
Board Committees
Rajnish Kumar is a career banker with nearly four decades of service with State Bank of India. He is former chairman of State Bank of India and completed his three-year term as chairman in October 2020. He served the bank in various capacities across the country and also successfully managed UK operations of the bank immediately after the crisis caused by the collapse of Lehman Brothers. Earlier, he worked as Vice President (Credit) at Toronto. He is credited with steering the bank successfully through very challenging times. During his tenure, the bank developed YONO, a digital platform, which has established the bank as a global leader in adoption of technology and innovation. Mr. Kumar is currently serving as an Independent Director on the boards of many prestigious companies like HSBC Asia Pacific, L&T Infotech, Hero Motocorp Limited and Ambuja Cement Limited. He is also Non-Executive Chairman of Resilient Innovations Pvt Ltd. (BharatPe), one of the fastest growing Fintech in the country and Independent Director on the Board of Lighthouse Communities Foundation. Mr. Kumar is also an advisor to Kotak Investment Advisors Ltd and Barings Private Equity Asia Ltd. He is also a Member, Board of Governors, Management Development Institute, Gurugram. Mr. Kumar has done M.Sc. in Physics from Meerut University and is also a Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB).
Rajnish Kumar
Board Committees
Mr. Mistry is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a renowned professional with over four decades of varied work experience in the banking and financial services domain. He is currently serving as a Director on the Board of HDFC Bank Limited, HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited, HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited, HDFC Capital Advisors Limited, Tata Consultancy Services Limited, The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited and Flipkart Private Limited (Singapore). He is also on the advisory Board of PWC India and is a strategic advisor for several investments and corporate groups. He is also currently the Chairperson of the Primary Market Advisory Committee (PMAC) constituted by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), FICCI’s Capital Markets Committee - specialised sub-group on Debt and several other committee(s) of regulatory and industry bodies. Mr. Mistry has also been honoured with several prestigious awards including Hall of Fame (2022) - ICAI, Lifetime Achievement (2020-21) – Financial Express Best Banks Awards and Lifetime Achievements for Corporate Governance (2020) – Asian Centre for Corporate Governance & Sustainability.
Keki Mistry
Board Committees
Ankur Gupta is a Non-Executive Director of the Manager and also the Managing Partner and Head of India and Middle East for Brookfield’s Real Estate Group and Country Head for Brookfield in India. In these roles, he oversees all of Brookfield’s activities in India, and Brookfield’s real estate business in India and the Middle East. Prior to joining Brookfield in 2012, Mr. Gupta worked for a leading real estate development firm. Mr. Gupta holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor of Technology degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.
Ankur Gupta
Board Committees
Akila Krishnakumar is an Independent Director of the Manager. She is an experienced professional with a long and eminent industry standing, including over 30 years in the field of technology. She was previously the President – Global Technology and Country Head – India for SunGard Solutions Private Limited. She is currently on the board of Matrimony.Com Limited, IndusInd Bank Limited, Hitachi Energy India Limited and Bharat Financial Inclusion Limited. She holds a Master’s degree in Management Studies from the Birla Institute of Technology & Science at Pilani, Rajasthan.
Akila Krishnakumar
Board Committees
Ankur Gupta is a Non-Executive Director of the Manager and also the Managing Partner and Head of India and Middle East for Brookfield’s Real Estate Group and Country Head for Brookfield in India. In these roles, he oversees all of Brookfield’s activities in India, and Brookfield’s real estate business in India and the Middle East. Prior to joining Brookfield in 2012, Mr. Gupta worked for a leading real estate development firm. Mr. Gupta holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor of Technology degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.
Ankur Gupta
Board Committees
Alok Aggarwal is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Manager to Brookfield India REIT. A seasoned industry leader with over three decades of experience, he drives the strategic direction and operational excellence across the REIT’s portfolio spanning design, development, leasing, finance, investor relations, operations, and sustainability. He oversees all key aspects of the business, driving long-term value creation by aligning capital strategy, operational performance, and stakeholder interests. Known for a tenant-first philosophy, he brings a strong focus on sustainability and governance, embedding ESG principles into the REIT’s operations and growth strategy. He also serves as Chairman of the Indian REITs Association (IRA), where he is actively shaping the regulatory and industry agenda for REITs in India. He has previously held leadership roles at Milestone Capital, Sun Apollo, DLF, and Mahindra Realty, with a track record of delivering value across asset classes and market cycles. He is an alumnus of IIT Delhi and the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad.
Alok Aggarwal
Board Committees
Rachit Kothari is a senior member of Brookfield’s Real Estate Group in India, responsible for acquisitions and strategic portfolio initiatives. He has played a leading role in several of its investments, divestments and financings, including the public listing and growth of the Brookfield India REIT. In his current role, Rachit is also responsible for managing capital strategy for Brookfield’s India office business. Prior to joining Brookfield in 2017, Rachit worked for a global private equity firm. He received his MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore where he graduated with the Institute Gold Medal. He also holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.
Rachit Kothari
Board Committees
Mr. Mistry is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a renowned professional with over four decades of varied work experience in the banking and financial services domain. He is currently serving as a Director on the Board of HDFC Bank Limited, HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited, HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited, HDFC Capital Advisors Limited, Tata Consultancy Services Limited, The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited and Flipkart Private Limited (Singapore). He is also on the advisory Board of PWC India and is a strategic advisor for several investments and corporate groups. He is also currently the Chairperson of the Primary Market Advisory Committee (PMAC) constituted by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), FICCI’s Capital Markets Committee - specialised sub-group on Debt and several other committee(s) of regulatory and industry bodies. Mr. Mistry has also been honoured with several prestigious awards including Hall of Fame (2022) - ICAI, Lifetime Achievement (2020-21) – Financial Express Best Banks Awards and Lifetime Achievements for Corporate Governance (2020) – Asian Centre for Corporate Governance & Sustainability.
Keki Mistry
Board Committees
Rajnish Kumar is an Independent Director of the Manager. He is a career banker with nearly four decades of service with State Bank of India. He is former chairman of State Bank of India and completed his three-year term as chairman in October 2020. Mr. Kumar is currently serving as an Independent Director on the boards of many prestigious companies like HSBC Asia Pacific, HDFC Credila Financial Services Limited, L&T Limited, Hero Motocorp Limited and Ambuja Cements Limited. He is the Non-Executive Chairman of Mastercard India Services Private Limited and Resilient Innovations Private Limited (BharatPe) and Independent Director on the Board of Lighthouse Communities Foundation. Mr. Kumar is also an advisor to EQT AB. He is also a Chairman of Board of Governors of Management Development Institute, Gurugram. Mr. Kumar has done M.Sc. in Physics from Meerut University and is also a Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB).
Rajnish Kumar
Board Committees
Ankur Gupta is a Non-Executive Director of the Manager and also the Managing Partner and Head of India and Middle East for Brookfield’s Real Estate Group and Country Head for Brookfield in India. In these roles, he oversees all of Brookfield’s activities in India, and Brookfield’s real estate business in India and the Middle East. Prior to joining Brookfield in 2012, Mr. Gupta worked for a leading real estate development firm. Mr. Gupta holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor of Technology degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.
Ankur Gupta
Board Committees
Rachit Kothari is a senior member of Brookfield’s Real Estate Group in India, responsible for acquisitions and strategic portfolio initiatives. He has played a leading role in several of its investments, divestments and financings, including the public listing and growth of the Brookfield India REIT. In his current role, Rachit is also responsible for managing capital strategy for Brookfield’s India office business. Prior to joining Brookfield in 2017, Rachit worked for a global private equity firm. He received his MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore where he graduated with the Institute Gold Medal. He also holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.
Rachit Kothari
Board Committees
Executive Team
Alok Aggarwal is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Manager to Brookfield India REIT. A seasoned industry leader with over three decades of experience, he drives the strategic direction and operational excellence across the REIT’s portfolio spanning design, development, leasing, finance, investor relations, operations, and sustainability. He oversees all key aspects of the business, driving long-term value creation by aligning capital strategy, operational performance, and stakeholder interests. Known for a tenant-first philosophy, he brings a strong focus on sustainability and governance, embedding ESG principles into the REIT’s operations and growth strategy. He also serves as Chairman of the Indian REITs Association (IRA), where he is actively shaping the regulatory and industry agenda for REITs in India. He has previously held leadership roles at Milestone Capital, Sun Apollo, DLF, and Mahindra Realty, with a track record of delivering value across asset classes and market cycles. He is an alumnus of IIT Delhi and the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad.
Alok Aggarwal
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Manager
Amit Jain is the Chief Financial Officer of the Manager. He is a seasoned finance professional with over two decades of experience in various aspects of finance and operations, tax and regulatory framework, M&A, investor relations, financial and tax due diligence, fundraising, portfolio valuations and compliances. He has a strong track record of leading financial functions across different organizations, leveraging his expertise to drive business growth and strategic decision-making. Throughout his career, Amit Jain has held various senior positions at organizations like Global Infrastructure Partners, IDFC, EY, Macquarie, and Discovery Channel. Mr. Jain holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce (Hons.) from Delhi University and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Amit Jain
Chief Financial Officer
Ruhi Goswami is Senior Vice President and General Counsel at the Manager, heading the legal function. She is responsible for providing strategic legal advice related to corporate structuring, acquisitions, fundraising, and all other legal and compliance activities. As a member of the Regulatory Committee of the Indian REITs Association, she is also involved in making various representations to the securities regulator on REIT related Regulations. Prior to joining the Manager, Ruhi worked as legal counsel for the investment team at Brookfield, India and at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, a leading law firm. She holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi, a bachelor’s degree in law from the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi and a bachelor’s degree in civil law from the University of Oxford.
Ruhi Goswami
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Saurabh Jain is the Company Secretary of the Manager and Compliance Officer at Brookfield India REIT. He has over 19 years of experience in corporate law, securities law, merger amalgamation, acquisition, fundraising, etc. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Punjab University and a bachelor’s degree in law from Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut. He is a qualified Company Secretary. Prior to joining the Manager, he worked with Lumax Industries Limited, Escorts Limited and GMR Group – Delhi International Airport Limited and GMR Airports Limited in the capacity of Company Secretary.
Saurabh Jain
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
Rahul Gambhir is Vice President – Risk and Internal Audit of the Manager. With nearly two decades of experience in risk management and governance, he plays a pivotal role in strengthening enterprise-wide assurance, compliance, and ethical governance across Brookfield India REIT’s portfolio. In his current role, he leads the design and execution of the enterprise risk management framework, ensuring alignment with global standards and fostering a culture of proactive risk mitigation. His focus on automation, operational efficiency, and cost optimization supports the Manager's long-term resilience. Rahul also oversees SOX and IFC compliance, anti-bribery programs, and whistleblower and ethics mechanisms. Prior to joining the Manager, he held leadership roles at Hero MotoCorp, KPMG, Grant Thornton, and Infosys, with extensive international experience across the UK, USA, Germany, Colombia, and several countries in Asia. His cross-industry expertise spans real estate, automotive, IT, and manufacturing, with a consistent focus on risk transformation and business integrity. Rahul is a Chartered Accountant and holds an MBA from Emeritus, Singapore.
Rahul Gambhir
Vice President – Risk & Internal Audit
Ankit Gupta is Assistant Vice President, Capital Strategy at the Manager. He focuses on strengthening capital partnerships and managing growth strategies for Brookfield India REIT. His role encompasses fundraising, investor engagement, and strategic portfolio initiatives that drive both organic and inorganic growth of the REIT to enhance long-term stakeholder value. He brings more than 15 years of experience in investments, asset management, and corporate development within the real estate and allied sectors. Prior to joining the Manager, he worked on large-scale M&A transactions and growth initiatives at leading conglomerates. Ankit holds an MBA from the Indian School of Business and a Bachelor of Engineering from Thapar University.
Ankit Gupta
Assistant Vice President, Capital Strategy
Mukund Krishnan Kumar is Assistant Vice President – ESG of the Manager. Mukund has over 18 years of experience in asset management of commercial, residential and institutional real estate portfolios with a focus on ESG and value creation through operations excellence. At the Manager, he is responsible for executing ESG and sustainability strategies including decarbonization, climate resilience and fostering stakeholder engagement with tenants, investors and lending institutions and aligning with global benchmarks and regulatory expectations. <br> Prior to joining the Manager, he worked with leading global real estate services firms and a prominent hospitality brand in India. <br> ``` ``` He holds a degree of Bachelor of Engineering (BE) from the Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology (NSIT), Delhi and MBA from IIM, Ahmedabad.
