Chief Executive Officer - Real Estate Developer & Builder

We are looking for the CEO wherein the ideal candidate has led complex, multi-stakeholder projects, worked with large P&L and driven business expansion in competitive markets. Preferably native of Tamilnadu and/or well versed with Tamil will have a better chance of getting shortlisted.

Education: Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Business or related field (preferable) along with MBA or equivalent.(Exception can be made in very good and relevant profiles)

Experience:

- 15-20 years of total experience in real estate & construction.(Flexible in exceptional cases)

- 7-10+ years in a senior leadership role (COO, CEO, Business Head, Regional Head).

- P&L responsibility of - 500-1500 Cr+

- Experience leading large-scale residential and commercial developments.

-Deeply involved in- Land acquisition, Project development & planning, Construction execution, Sales & marketing strategy, Fundraising, Regulatory & RERA compliance, Vendor & contractor ecosystem.(All is preferable only)

Key Responsibilities:

1.Strategic Leadership & Vision:

- Define and communicate a compelling long-term vision and growth roadmap.

- Develop and implement 3-5-year strategic business plans aligned with market dynamics.

- Lead the senior leadership team (development, sales, finance, operations) and build a culture of high performance.

2.P&L & Financial Stewardship:

- Own full P&L responsibility: revenue generation, cost management, profitability.

- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, capital allocation, and cash flow management.

- Drive fundraising (debt, equity), maintain investor relations, and negotiate JV / partnership terms.

3.Business Development & Partnerships:

- Source and structure new land acquisitions, joint-ventures (JVs), joint development agreements (JDAs) and M&A.

- Cultivate and manage relationships with institutional investors, banks, PE firms and other capital providers.

- Lead sales, marketing and GTM strategies to scale existing business lines and enter new geographies or asset classes.

4.Project Development & Execution :

- Oversee land development, design, construction, delivery, and quality control.

- Ensure efficient operations, cost controls, and timely execution (on time, on budget).

- Build and implement robust systems and processes (governance, risk management, compliance).

5.Stakeholder Management & External Relations:

- Represent the Company to the board, investors, JV partners, regulators, and government bodies.

- Negotiate and manage key contracts with contractors, architects, vendors, and other partners.

- Engage with real estate associations, industry forums and think tanks.

6.Leadership, Culture & Talent:

- Build and nurture a strong leadership bench: Heads of Development, Projects, Sales, Finance, HR, Legal.

- Promote a performance-driven, ethical and collaborative culture.

- Mentor key talent, drive succession planning and lead performance management.

7.Corporate Governance & Compliance:

- Ensure legal, regulatory and RERA compliance in all projects.

- Establish strong governance frameworks - risk, audit, compliance, ESG.

- Report regularly to the board on business performance, strategy, and risks.

8.Sustainability & CSR:

- Drive sustainable development practices (green construction, energy efficiency).

- Lead CSR initiatives and community engagement, building social value alongside business value.