Non-Executive Director, Chairman
Non-Executive Director
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
Non-Executive Director
Independent Director
Independent Director
Independent Director
Independent Director
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
Chief Financial Officer
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
Vice President, Risk & Internal Audit
Assistant Vice President, Capital Strategy
Assistant Vice President, ESG
Non-Executive Director, Chairman
Ankur Gupta is a Non-Executive Director and Chairman on the Board of the Manager. He is Deputy Chief Investment Officer of Brookfield’s Real Estate Group, assisting in global investment decisions. Mr. Gupta is also the Head of Asia Pacific and Middle East for the Real Estate Group and is responsible for overseeing real estate activities in these regions, including investments, portfolio management and new fund formation.
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.
Non-Executive Director
Thomas Jan Sucharda is a Non-Executive Director of the Manager. He is a Managing Partner and Senior Advisor in Brookfield Asset Management’s Real Estate Group. He has held several leadership roles across the organization including Global Head of Office, Brookfield Property Group, 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 in 2005, Mr. Sucharda worked at O&Y Properties and O&Y REIT, a major financial institution and a Toronto-based construction management company.
Mr. Sucharda holds a Master of Business Administration degree from York University and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Engineering) degree from Queen’s University.
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
Alok Aggarwal is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Manager. 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.
Non-Executive Director
Rachit Kothari is a Non-Executive Director of the Manager and 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 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, Mr. Kothari 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.
Independent Director
Keki Mistry is an Independent Director of the Manager. 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 Capital Advisors Limited, Tata Consultancy Services Limited, The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited and Chairman of HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited, HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited. 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) and several other committee(s) of regulatory and industry bodies.
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 prominent organizations. He is a global thought leader in Environment, Social and Governance (ESG), and has successfully established the concept of 'Innovate to Zero' and technology enabling Corporate Social Responsibility/ESG/Sustainability.
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.
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, Ambuja Cements Limited and Quant Capital Trustee 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. Mr. Kumar has done M.Sc. in Physics from Meerut University and is also a Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB).
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
Alok Aggarwal is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Manager. 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 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.
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.
Chief Financial Officer
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 Shapoorji Pallonji.
Mr. Jain holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce (Hons.) from Delhi University and is a chartered accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
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.
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
Saurabh Jain is the Company Secretary of the Manager and Compliance Officer at Brookfield India REIT. He has over 20 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.
Vice President, Risk & Internal Audit
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.
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.
Assistant Vice President, Capital Strategy
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.
Assistant Vice President, ESG
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.
Prior to joining the Manager, he worked with leading global real estate services firms and a prominent hospitality brand in India.
He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree from Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology (NSIT), Delhi, and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad.
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
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.