Vikas Oberoi, Chairman and MD - Oberoi Realty Ltd
Vikas Oberoi is a visionary within the real estate sector. His hallmark of developing premium luxury real estate has changed the face of Mumbai’s suburbs. Keeping himself abreast with global trends and insights on the discerning needs of home buyers, his real estate developments cater to the aspirational consumer. Vikas Oberoi is a hobby pilot, member of the India Advisory Board of Harvard Business School and founder trustee of ‘Oberoi Foundation’, a decade old organisation which focuses on the development of educational institutions and other social infrastructure. Oberoi International School campuses in Mumbai are his commitment to providing international education of the highest standards to create global leaders of tomorrow. With his vision of developing a ‘city-within-a city’, this young Harvard Business School alumnus has transformed some of Mumbai suburban addresses into much sought after locales. His passion for perfection drives him to look into the minutest details of design when it comes to product delivery. Vikas focus on innovation and contemporary architecture are critical factors which drives his real estate vision. It is under his stewardship that the company has acquired six key land parcels in Mumbai across the island city, ranging from mid-town to the suburbs. Vikas Oberoi’s business acumen has transformed Oberoi Realty into a brand known for luxury and a strong financial stability with a market cap of INR 100 billion. He is now looking at expanding into other cities, like NCR and Bangalore, setting up a separate shopping mall business unit and strategically focus on the hospitality portfolio. Under his tutelage, the company has partnered in bringing leading brands such as “Westin” and “The Ritz-Carlton” to Mumbai.
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