Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Businesses looking to optimise their global real estate footprint, or companies expanding into India, or entering Europe: all need someone who closes the gap between strategy and execution. WHO I AM I'm a Real Estate Advisor and Market Entry Specialist with 15+ years of global experience across 30+ countries and a project portfolio exceeding EUR 2 billion. I work with corporates and scale ups, GCC operators, developers, and PropTechs — on a fractional, interim, or project basis. My approach is holistic by design: people-centric, ESG-aligned, urban impact, and long-term value in mind. Indo-German Young Leader 2025 and 1 out of 40 leaders chosen for strengthening bilateral business and innovation ties between Germany and India. The organisation was referenced jointly by Prime Minister Modi and Chancellor Merkel in 2017 and remains one of the most respected Indo-German leadership networks. Founder of India Rising, a platform covering India's economic ascent and its opportunity for Europe. MY ADVISORY PILLARS 1. REAL ESTATE — STRATEGY, DEVELOPMENT & TRANSACTIONS I cover the full real estate spectrum: portfolio strategy and workplace optimisation for corporates and scale ups, transaction and development advisory for developers and landlords, and strategic support for PropTechs and service providers. Asset classes include offices, logistics, retail, production, and special assets (i.e. automotive test tracks). As network partner with rvda, I also help position assets as impact-driven Places-to-be. Past clients and leadership positions at Delivery Hero, Wayfair, Daimler, Zinnov, Hochtief, rvda, revalu or arcneo. 2. MARKET ENTRY End-to-end market entry in both directions: European companies expanding into India, Indian businesses establishing a footprint in Europe. Location strategy and real estate setup to operational launch. I collaborate with Zinnov, one of India's leading advisory firms, to cover the full scope with focus on tech hubs. India is the fastest-growing major economy in the world. Enter now. 3. ADVISORY & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP I advise real estate businesses, PropTechs, and non-real estate companies on strategy, innovation, and market positioning. My platform India Rising delivers weekly intelligence at the intersection of India's economic rise, European capital, and real estate. Looking for an experienced CRE advisor or GCC strategy partner? Planning a market entry into India or Europe? Want to understand which trends are reshaping global corporate real estate? Let's talk, or subscribe to India Rising: www.india-rising.com
I advise corporates, scale-ups, developers, and PropTechs on real estate strategy, transactions, and market entry across Europe and the Europe–India corridor. Working on a fractional, interim, or project basis, I bring 15+ years of global experience directly into your organisation — without the overhead of a large advisory firm. Current focus areas: Corporate RE portfolio optimisation in Europe, development advisory, GCC setup and market entry between Europe and India, and PropTech advisory. Founder of India Rising — weekly intelligence on India’s economic rise for European decision-makers. Optimising your European RE footprint, exploring market entry in either direction, or looking for senior RE support on a flexible basis? Let’s talk.
I support rvda as independent network partner, collaborating on jointly identified projects. rvda is a collective of place-makers and real estate innovators that collaborates with foundations, real estate investors, impact investors, property developers, and municipalities to create transformative real estate projects. Typical projects involve construction budgets ranging from EUR 50 million to over EUR 500 million. Goal of the collaboration with rvda is to enhance the impact and profitability of real estate by creating properties with unique identities—turning them into “the place to be” for their target audiences. The approach is built on proven methodologies, particularly the establishment of value ecosystems—curated networks of stakeholders connected to the property. These ecosystems e.g. comprises tenants, enterprises, universities, public institutions, societal initiatives, and creatives, all united by a shared purpose. Areas of Application By Property Type: • Maximizing outcomes for corporate portfolios, innovation campuses, innovation districts, production plants, educational institutions, or cultural hotspots. • Ensuring the intended social impact of mixed-use developments. By Investment Vehicle: • Applicable to CMBS (commercial mortgage-backed securities), REIT (real estate investment trusts), closed-end real estate funds, or single-property developments.
I'm founder of the India Rising platform, which is built around its weekly newsletter on the Indo-European business corridor and supplemented by leading voices across sectors active in the Indo-European landscape. Subscribe for weekly updates on India's rise to the 3rd largest economy, providing insights on its businesses, economy, and real estate markets. All with an Indo-European focus.
Zinnov is a leading management consulting firm with core expertise in globalization, digital engineering, and digital transformation strategy, supporting Fortune 500, mid-size, and PE-backed companies since 2002. With a proven track record across companies like Intuit, Airbus, Mercedes, Bosch, Google, Microsoft, Wayfair, and Siemens, I serve as an Independent Advisor for Germany, driving strategic expansion and optimization of business presence with focus on India and emerging markets
Strategic cooperation to bring independent, macro-economic analysis of the Indo-German / Indo-European corridor to a broader audience. Focus: Global Markets, DeepTech, GCCs, and Investment Strategy. Format: Monthly bilingual column extending the insights from the India Rising platform.