HARSHAVARDHAN S
Corporate Real Estate Professional
Mumbai,MH
Summary
Results-focused corporate executive leader with 17 years of experience managing multinational teams and diverse portfolios across APAC and India. Skilled in overseeing corporate real estate and facilities operations, including leasing, managing budgets exceeding $50M, project management, and contract consolidation to achieve business objectives. Proven track record of creating enticing workplaces, delivering high-quality services, and implementing cost-saving strategies resulting in millions of dollars in savings. Expert in portfolio optimization, strategic planning, acquisition, and cross-regional management. Seeking opportunities in global-level real estate management or operational executive roles. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
Languages
Work History
Workplace & Real Estate - India, ANZ and South East Asia
Netflix
11.2019 - 06.2025
- Direct a team of 7 FTE's workplace and real estate leaders, overseeing leasing, projects, engineering, workplace services and facilities operations.
- Assess market trends and the impact on the real estate strategy to adjust overall strategic competitiveness.
- Develop and implement sustainability initiatives, driving environmentally responsible practices across corporate holdings.
- Collaborate with local, regional and global leadership teams to enhance employee experience and productivity.
- Spearhead acquisition, greenfield development, and the management of offices and production facilities across APAC (ex Japan & Korea).
- Support future planning by working with business leaders on medium to long term strategic objectives.
- Drive highest quality employee experience by introducing innovative approaches to align with key business strategies and enhance productivity goals.
- Managed APAC expenses, consistently adhering to budget targets and achieving financial optimization, resulting in a 15% reduction in costs and improved overall financial performance.
- Key Achievements:
- Managed stakeholder relationships adeptly, delivering impactful analytics & presentations and clearly communicating real estate strategies and outcomes.
- Designed and implemented attractive workplace environments, achieving a post-pandemic employee return rate exceeding 75%.
- Saved $10M annually with a hybrid workplace model implementation.
- Navigated diverse political environments and pandemic policies, ensuring peak performance during exponential growth.
- Consistently rated as a fully engaged and supportive figurehead in annual performance reviews.
- Budget: Managed a budget of USD 50 million.
- Total Portfolio size: 6 countries | 9 properties | 7 cities | 700 employees | 250,000 Sqft.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Regional Manager APAC - Real Estate & Workplace
Uber
07.2016 - 09.2019
- Managing all verticals of real estate portfolio across APAC and India, aligning with corporate objectives.
- Coordinate facilities management in 9+ countries, optimising contracts, safety policies, and enhancing client/employee experience.
- Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to take informed decision and negotiate favorable lease terms for property acquisitions.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to assess space needs, plan office layouts, and oversee facility management operations.
- Direct a team of 15 FTE's and over 500 contractors, setting goals, mentoring, and ensuring performance excellence.
- Oversee RFP process for outsourced facilities and project management services, monitoring performance against key indicators.
- Efficiently deliver fit-out/construction projects for new sites, meeting stringent time and cost requirements.
- Key Achievements:
- Originally appointed to manage operations in India, demonstrated exceptional performance and high business engagement scores, leading to promotion to manage the entire APAC region.
- Managed crisis response during Uber's initial stages in a fragile market, achieving a 100% safety record for all employees and partners.
- Successfully managed leasing of over 350 offices / driver center and constructed more than 100 offices, fostering collaboration and attracting top talent while bolstering our employer brand and supporting business growth across 9 countries encompassing 1.2 mn sq ft.
- Instrumental in developing location strategy for Bangalore and Hyderabad campuses housing over 17000 employees spread across 2 mn sq ft.
- Delivered savings of over 30 million USD by streamlining construction & facilities cost.
- Budget: Managed a budget of USD 120 million.
- Total Portfolio size: 9 countries | 75 properties | 38 cities | 8000 employees | 1.2 million Sqft.
Assistant General Manager
Cushman & Wakefield
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Leading West India Facilities & Asset Services charged with managing Key /Large accounts & overseeing CRM and formulating strategic direction.
- Ensuring best practice implementation & process improvement initiatives to derive efficiencies and cost savings.
- Cultivating business partnerships and relations and expanded portfolio to 25 million sq ft comprising of 24 additional large-scale clients.
- Managing new and existing client projects including complex contract negotiations and liaising with legal counsel as needed.
- Key Achievements:
- Implemented Best Practice sharing program which has benefited all clients across India saving over 1 million USD within 12 months.
- Successfully won, designed and delivered solution of one of its kind projects in C&W's business history in India for Reserve Bank of India in close coordination with Prime Minister's Office led Clean India Initiative.
- Budget: Managed a budget of USD 20 million.
- Total Portfolio size: 60 properties | 4 cities | 400,000 employees / occupants | 25 million Sqft.
- Enhanced communication among team members through regular meetings, promoting an open dialogue about challenges and opportunities for improvement.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving concerns in a timely manner.
Vice President, India
919 Global
01.2014 - 10.2014
- Established a Facilities & Asset Services organization backed by an investor that provided all facets of facilities management.
- Managing all functions of the organization including Operations, Finance, HR, Business Development, Legal and Procurement.
- Establishing on-call cleaning and technical services.
- Key Achievements:
- Obtained all compliances pertaining to the organization.
- Successfully handled on-going operations with excellent client feedback.
- Achieved ROI within 6 months from inception by venturing into additional services which were delivered by the existing team without additional investment.
- Successfully executed exit strategy.
- Budget: Managed a budget of USD 15 million.
- Total Portfolio size: 600+ properties | 100+ cities | 20,000 employees / occupants| 8 million Sqft.
Asst. General Manager - West India
Cushman & Wakefield
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Responsible for managing Facilities Operations for Key Accounts such as Cognizant, Yahoo, British Council and Thomson Reuters
- Ensured SLA of 95%+ across the portfolio allocated
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
Manager Business Development IFM
Jones Lang Lasalle
09.2008 - 11.2010
- Managing Business Development for India IFM Services vertical
- Managing RFP / RFI's for all new bids
- Coordinating with business operations team to ensure site visits are completed on time
- Maintaining database of all bids
Education
Bachelors - Business Management
Bangalore University
Masters - Real Estate
CoreNet Global
Certification -
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
Skills
Corporate real estate management
Locations
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Singapore
- Bangalore, Karnataka
Tech Tools
- MS Office Suite
- Google Suite
- Adobe Photoshop
Timeline
Workplace & Real Estate - India, ANZ and South East Asia
Netflix
11.2019 - 06.2025
Regional Manager APAC - Real Estate & Workplace
Uber
07.2016 - 09.2019
Assistant General Manager
Cushman & Wakefield
01.2015 - 07.2016
Vice President, India
919 Global
01.2014 - 10.2014
Asst. General Manager - West India
Cushman & Wakefield
01.2011 - 01.2014
Manager Business Development IFM
Jones Lang Lasalle
09.2008 - 11.2010
Masters - Real Estate
CoreNet Global
Certification -
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
Bachelors - Business Management
Bangalore University
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