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Tanul Bheda

Tanul Bheda

Bengaluru

Summary

Senior retail real estate professional with 15+ years of experience across mall development, leasing, revenue strategy, and business development. Proven track record of launching and operating large-format, retail-led mixed-use destinations, including India’s first truly international brand-mix mall. Strong expertise in revenue maximization, brand curation, stakeholder management, and cross-market retail strategy.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior General Manager — Mall of Asia

The Phoenix Mills Limited
Bengaluru
06.2025 - Current

Directed leasing operations from center, Mall of Asia

General Manager — Mall of Asia

The Phoenix Mills Limited
Bengaluru
07.2022 - 06.2025

Led launch planning, fit outs, brand mix, and leasing efforts.

Senior Manager — Head Office

The Phoenix Mills Limited
Mumbai
07.2019 - 07.2022
  • Contributed to brand mix development for Mall of Asia and Palladium Ahmedabad.
    Assisted group head leasing in implementing leasing initiatives for South Malls - PMCB and PMCC.

Manager — Head Office

The Phoenix Mills Limited
Mumbai
02.2016 - 07.2019
  • Led the end-to-end launch of Phoenix Mall of Asia, Bengaluru — 184 stores launched on Day 1, the highest-ever mall launch in India.
  • Associated with the project from inception and planning stage, becoming the first non-project resource deployed at site.
  • Played a critical role in brand mix strategy, leasing, revenue projections, business development, and fit-out coordination.
  • Contributed to creating India’s first mall with a true international brand mix, spanning mid-luxury, bridge-to-luxury, premium, and mass brands under one roof.
  • Worked across multiple landmark assets: Phoenix Palladium, Mumbai; Phoenix Marketcity, Bengaluru; Phoenix Marketcity, Chennai; Palladium, Ahmedabad.
  • Responsibilities included: Brand curation and zoning strategy, Revenue forecasting and maximization, Leasing and lease administration, Business development and tenant negotiations, Fit-out coordination and pre-opening planning.
  • Gained strong exposure to diverse retail markets across South and West India, building deep understanding of regional consumer behavior and retail dynamics.
  • Built and maintained long-standing relationships with major national and international retail groups.
  • India’s leading developer and operator of retail-led mixed-use destinations

Business Development & Sales Executive

C. Bhogilal West End
Mumbai
04.2009 - 02.2016
  • Established in 1914; pioneer in luxury bath fittings, interior design, and high-end wall coverings.
  • Managed elite clientele including politicians, film celebrities, business leaders, sports personalities, and UHNI families.
  • Handled marquee projects: INR 35 million project for a leading liquor baron; INR 45 million project for a top real estate conglomerate.
  • Generated annual revenue of INR 100 million.
  • Delivered consistent 35% YoY growth for 5 consecutive years.
  • Consistently rated among top-performing sales executives.
  • Added 12 new high-value clients in 2 years, generating INR 30 million in incremental revenue.
  • First to collaborate with architects and interior designers at concept stage, influencing product specification early.
  • Established client referral acquisition model leveraging existing UHNI relationships.
  • Managed complete product lifecycle: ordering, payments, logistics, delivery, and installation.
  • Single point of contact for international brands: THG – Paris, Dornbracht – Germany, Visionnaire – Italy.
  • Developed pitch decks and company brochures for client presentations.
  • Designed cross-selling strategies to increase wallet share per client.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

University of Mumbai
03-2014

FAA Commercial Pilot License (Multi-Engine & Single-Engine), FAA Instrument Rating (Multi-Engine & Single-Engine), DGCA Commercial Pilot License (Multi-Engine & Single-Engine endorsed), DGCA Instrument Rating (Single-Engine), RTR (A) License & FRTOL (Radio Telephony)

Riverside Flight Center
Oklahoma, USA
11.2008

Skills

  • Leasing operations
  • Brand strategy development
  • Tenant negotiations
  • Revenue forecasting
  • Fit-out coordination
  • Customer relationship management

Extracurricular Activities

Part-time involvement with Malhotra Helicopters Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai. Regular long-distance runner. Frequent half-marathon participant; training toward completing a full marathon. Currently learning a new sport – Tennis.

Aviation Training And Licenses

Riverside Flight Center, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, 10/01/07, 11/01/08, FAA Commercial Pilot License (Multi-Engine & Single-Engine), FAA Instrument Rating (Multi-Engine & Single-Engine), DGCA Commercial Pilot License (Multi-Engine & Single-Engine endorsed), DGCA Instrument Rating (Single-Engine), RTR (A) License & FRTOL (Radio Telephony)

Timeline

Senior General Manager — Mall of Asia

The Phoenix Mills Limited
06.2025 - Current

General Manager — Mall of Asia

The Phoenix Mills Limited
07.2022 - 06.2025

Senior Manager — Head Office

The Phoenix Mills Limited
07.2019 - 07.2022

Manager — Head Office

The Phoenix Mills Limited
02.2016 - 07.2019

Business Development & Sales Executive

C. Bhogilal West End
04.2009 - 02.2016

Bachelor of Commerce -

University of Mumbai

FAA Commercial Pilot License (Multi-Engine & Single-Engine), FAA Instrument Rating (Multi-Engine & Single-Engine), DGCA Commercial Pilot License (Multi-Engine & Single-Engine endorsed), DGCA Instrument Rating (Single-Engine), RTR (A) License & FRTOL (Radio Telephony)

Riverside Flight Center
Tanul Bheda