Sandeep Chadha

Sandeep Chadha

Deputy General Manager- Asset Management / Investments / Leasing / Divestments

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  • About me

    FOUNDER & CEO | Warehousing, Industrial Development

  • Education

    • GHPS

      1981 - 1993
      AISSCE Science

      Activities and Societies: Mathematics Society Won Scholarship Award for Mathematics Participated in debates and extracurricular events.

    • Cornell University

      2012 - 2014
      Master's degree Real Estate Finance & Investments A

      Activities and Societies: Real estate Finance & Investments Real Estate Private Equity, Asset Management & Acquisitions Real Estate Development Advisory Board Scholar & Teaching AssistantNominated by school for NAREIM Fellow (National Association of Real Estate Investment Managers for a year as an Executive Member).

    • Delhi College of Engineering

      1994 - 1998
      Bachelor of Engineering - BE Production & Industrial 3.6

      Activities and Societies: Distinction in Management and Economics |Member of Entrepreneurship Club Member of the Entrepreneurship Club.

    • The University of British Columbia

      2003 - 2005
      Master of Business Administration - MBA Finance and Operations A

      Activities and Societies: Achieved Distinction throughout the Program Spending 15 months with a class of 100, who were passionate about business was an unforgettable experience. Formed strong relationships with peers which are invaluable in life. The class represented more than 14 countries, such diversity offered a great global perspective to understanding business.Apart from the same Vancouver's natural beauty gave me a pleasurable quality of life. Spending time biking, and studying at the library are memories i will treasure for the rest of my life.

  • Experience

    • Unitech Limited

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2009
      Deputy General Manager- Asset Management / Investments / Leasing / Divestments

      Hired on a leadership role, I was accountable to drive a portfolio of >25M SF of commercial and residential properties including office space, SEZs, IT parks, and retail malls. I led the asset management, investment and disposition operations for the organization. I was accountable to develop and implement asset management strategies supported by high quality policies, systems and practices to achieve optimal return on investment and effective deployment of the organizations property and infrastructure.DELIVERED RESULTSAugmented $700M by registering Unitech Corporate Parks (UCP) one of company’s commercial assets, in alternate investment market (AIM) in London.Facilitated >2M SF of office space to family offices, global institutions, UHNIs and individual investors.Executed >8M SF of office, IT/ITES and SEZ space across NCR and Kolkata to premium clients.Procured sale of >INR 2K Cr. to HNIs and institutional investors.Divested >5M SF of office and retail properties to institutions, HNIs and retail investors. Show less

    • Uninor

      Jan 2009 - Aug 2010
      General Manager - Asset Management

      My contribution is this role has been colossal. I was hired to execute >200 acquisitions including office, retail and networking centres within 15 months with focus to drive PAN India roll-out. I played a significant role in executing robust growth plans to attain profitability. As an effective leader, I demonstrated expertise in devising models to amplify business intensification apart from leading large real estate portfolios. I was accountable to formulate and implement policies and procedures to provide most effective acquisition, use and disposition of real estate assets.DELIVERED RESULTSAcquired commercial properties across India including 25 offices, 43 retail outlets and 11 multi switch centres.Managed >2.6M SF of real estate portfolio.Executed >80 leasing transactions for the company in a record time of 14 months. Show less

    • Milestone Capital Advisors Limited

      Nov 2010 - Nov 2011
      Vice President - Private Equity, Real Estate Investments

      Responsible for Investments of Commercial and Warehousing Assets across India. Managed a portfolio of over 4 min sq.ft including office, industrial & warehousing properties. My biggest achievement was fully leasing the entire 1 min sq.ft of industrial project in Mumbai by leasing space to Markey tenants like Tesco, Keuhne Nagel, Flip Kart, Landmark.

    • IndoSpace

      Nov 2011 - Jun 2012
      Vice President - Real Estate Private Equity - Investments and Asset Management

      With my thriving record of handling key portfolios, I strategized for long term escalation and stability. I gained the specialized thrust in pricing policies, people development ability and goal definition skills. I was appointed to manage and lease industrial and warehousing assets across India with accountability of identifying investment opportunities in industrial real estate and monitoring developments.DELIVERED RESULTSReported to Managing Director/CEO of the overseas fund worth $350M focused on investments in warehousing.Directed development and asset management of >3M square feet of industrial parks.Governed warehousing and industrial portfolio of Indospace which was sold to CPPIB. Show less

    • Milestone Capital Advisors Limited

      Sept 2014 - Feb 2018
      Partner - Private Equity, Real Estate

      Along with strong adaptability and ability to handle size, scale, and complexity, I gained proficiency in leading Real Estate Investments and Asset Management. I leveraged cross functional knowledge and versatile record of stable growth and acceleration. I employed varied business intensification strategies viz. driving company’s model, deducing strengths of offerings, driving P&L initiatives, and capacity building. Adept at implementing reengineered initiatives and internal control boost, I develop capability of large qualified teams.DELIVERED RESULTSRaised 4th Private REIT targeting a corpus of >INR 1000Cr. to be invested in pre-leased assets.Managed 4 Private REITs in India, totalling an AUM of >INR 30B across various assets.Exited 3 private REIT funds and returned >INR 18B to investors @ 16% IRR.Managed 13 investments PAN India and 2 joint venture partnerships with IL&FS and Mr. Tata.Led a team of professionals for managing >4M SF of commercial real estate properties on a PAN India basis.Raised capital for 4th Private REIT (Milestone Commercial Advantage Fund) with an annual target of INR 7B. Show less

    • Allcargo

      Feb 2018 - Mar 2019
      CEO

      I headed the development of industrial, warehousing and integrated logistics parks vertical along with governing the logistics and building the team from scratch. I established a 6M SF portfolio, with assets spread across NCR, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Hosur, Mumbai and Ahmedabad. I delivered guidance and direction to the executive management team to carry out major plans and procedures, consistent with established policies. While assisting the board of directors in defining strategic goals, budgets, policies, and procedures, I enhanced company’s market share, profitability and return on investment.DELIVERED RESULTSDeveloped & Leased Assets to top tenants like Flipkart (Walmart), ACCI, Crown, Amazon.Monetized the company portfolio and positioned it to investment management company.Developed an integrated business plan that optimized market share and profitability. Established an effective system of communication. Show less

    • Warehouster Group

      Mar 2019 - now
      FOUNDER & CEO

      With years of expertise in the real estate domain in driving assets and P&L leadership, I have established “Warehouster” – a professionally managed real estate private equity advisory firm. My objective is to provide investment management services to Indian and global investors across various asset classes more particularly warehousing and industrial. I lead the development management company and AMC as pioneer modern warehousing, industrial and logistics space with track record of 7M SF of warehousing assets. I have delivered across sectors – manufacturing, e-commerce, FMCG and retail. I also steered 7M SF of warehousing assets under acquisition in NCR, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Hosur and Ahmedabad with accountability of timely and quality delivery.DELIVERED RESULTBuild new passionate team, devise a portfolio of warehousing and industrial properties.Govern strategic partnerships/JVs and develop an exit strategy.Forged partnerships with Indospace and DHL – Developing approx. 2MSF.Shortlisted and closed stages for development opportunity FS (Forward Sale) for 3M SF in Bhiwandi, Bangalore and NCR. Collaborated with tenants like Amazon, Flipkart, Delhivery, Keuhne & Nagel, DB Schenker etc worth $ 80 M for these locations.Featured as ‘Best Emerging Developer Category’ 2019 – 20” by India Cargo Awards.Featured in Davos Conference 2020 – an annual conference held by The World Economic Forum. Show less

    • Warehouster Group

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      FOUNDER & CEO
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Hotel Valuation

      HVS
      Mar 2013
    • Financial Modeling

      Dun and Bradstreet
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sandeep Chadha
      Fellow NAREIM NAREIM Sep 2013 Nominated as a Fellow for National Association of Real Estate Investment Management (NAREIM) council for the year 2013.
    • Awarded to Sandeep Chadha
      United Nations Development Project Representative UNDP Promoting Indian designs globally in DOMOTEX Hannover, Germany.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • India Representative

      Issued by United Nations on Feb 2002
      United NationsAssociated with Sandeep Chadha
    • Executive Board Member

      Issued by NAREIT on Sept 2013
      NAREITAssociated with Sandeep Chadha