GOWRISANKAR PONNUSAMY
Bangalore,KA
Summary
Corporate Real Estate & Facility Management professional with 17+ years of leadership experience across Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank & IDFC First Bank. Expertise in facility operations, real estate portfolio management, infrastructure projects, statutory compliance, energy optimization, vendor governance, ESG initiatives, budgeting, and high-performance team leadership. Currently as Associate Vice President – Corporate Real Estate Management, overseeing 4.4 lakh sq. ft., 9 offices, and 4,600+ seats.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Associate Vice President – Corporate Real Estate Management
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.
03.2023 - Current
- Lead CREM operations for 9 offices (4,40,000+ sq. ft., 4,600+ seats) across Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
- Manage 311-member team (31 executives & 280 support staff).
- Ensure 100% building & statutory compliance.
- Drive space planning, capacity forecasting & cost optimization.
- Lead major infra upgrades including DG, AHU & panel replacements.
- Achieved PESO, IGBC & ISO 45001:2018 renewals.
Manager - Project & Infrastructure
HDFC Bank Ltd.
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Led branch & infrastructure rollout projects including civil, electrical & HVAC.
- Ensured SLA adherence, vendor management & statutory compliance.
Senior Manager – Corporate Real Estate Services
IDFC First Bank Ltd.
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Managed CRE leasing, renewals, budgeting & compliance audits.
Manager – Corporate Real Estate Management
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.
04.2014 - 05.2020
- Managed facility operations & modernization projects.
- Led end-to-end facility management for 7 offices (1,10,000+ sq. ft., 1,100+ seats) across Tamil Nadu.
- Implemented energy audits & vendor governance frameworks.
Assistant Manager – Administration
HDFC Bank Ltd.
09.2011 - 03.2014
- Managed administration, procurement for 200 + ATMs.
Education
Ph.D. - Management
Alagappa University
Karaikudi, India01.2021
MBA - Human Resource Management
Anna University
01.2007
B.Com - Commerce & Computer Applications
Periyar University
01.2005
Certification
ICE Facility Management Certification 2025.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Corporate Real Estate & Facility Management
- Infrastructure Projects & Modernization
- Space Planning & Capacity Forecasting
- Mechanical, Electrical & Utility Operations
- Statutory, Fire & Labor Compliance
- Employee Health and Safety (EHS)
- Energy Optimization & Sustainability (ESG)
- Strategic government liaison for Property Tax, PESO, PCB, Electrical & Fire Licenses
- Leasing operations including legal liaison
- Lease / contract Documentation, agreement execution, and registration
- Vendor, Landlord & Contract Governance
- Procurement, Cost Controls & Payments
- Digitalization & Process Automation
- Team Leadership (300+ Headcount)
- BFSI Facility Operations
EARLY CAREER – ADMIN & HR
- Sr. Officer HR - Health Sprint Networks Pvt. Ltd. (2011)
- Admin Officer – Deutschland Transformers Pvt. Ltd. (2010–2011)
- Officer – Administration – Excellent Leather Corporation (2008–2010)
- HR Executive – Poppy’s Knitwear Pvt. Ltd. (2008)
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
- Implemented digital E-Checklists for audits.
- Launched centralized security management system.
- Achieved 100% statutory compliance.
- Led energy optimization & asset modernization programs
KEY PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
- 998 kVA DG replacement – 2 units
- 5 AHU replacements
- 1200 kVA electrical panel replacement
- PESO, IGBC & ISO 45001:2018 audits & renewals
Personal Vitae
- Date of Birth: 15 May 1985
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
- Languages: English, Tamil
- Location: Kengeri, Bangalore, Karnataka
Timeline
Associate Vice President – Corporate Real Estate Management
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.
03.2023 - Current
Manager - Project & Infrastructure
HDFC Bank Ltd.
07.2021 - 03.2023
Senior Manager – Corporate Real Estate Services
IDFC First Bank Ltd.
06.2020 - 07.2021
Manager – Corporate Real Estate Management
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.
04.2014 - 05.2020
Assistant Manager – Administration
HDFC Bank Ltd.
09.2011 - 03.2014
MBA - Human Resource Management
Anna University
B.Com - Commerce & Computer Applications
Periyar University
Ph.D. - Management
Alagappa University