VARUN MADAN
New Delhi NCR
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in infrastructure expansion and real estate leasing, notably at Sukoon Health Pvt. Ltd. Proven track record in driving PAN-India growth, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing P&L management. Adept at commercial negotiation and stakeholder leadership, delivering high-quality healthcare and Gold Standard Senior Living assets aligned with 5-star standards.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager – Expansion
Sukoon Health Pvt. Ltd.
New Delhi NCR
01.2024 - Current
- Leading PAN India acquisition and leasing of large-format Grade-A healthcare assets, benchmarked to 4-star hospitality standards, with strong focus on clinical safety, privacy, and therapeutic design.
- Ensured end-to-end compliance with NBC norms, fire safety regulations, healthcare statutory requirements, and local development approvals.
- Structured facilities with a mix of executive rooms, premium suites, and presidential-grade suites, aligned to psychiatric and rehabilitation care pathways.
- Identified and finalized properties on land parcels exceeding 1,000 sq yds, delivering over ~50,000 sq ft built-up area to support scalability and phased expansion.
- Executed and negotiated both pure lease and revenue-share commercial models, optimizing capital deployment and long-term operating flexibility.
- Worked closely overseeing architects, fire consultants, and MEP teams to secure regulatory approvals, safety certifications, and operational readiness ahead of go-live.
AGM – Infrastructure Expansion
Antara Assisted Senior Care Ltd. (a MAX India Company)
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Drove PAN-India deal sourcing, negotiations, and signing for Antara’s premium senior living portfolio across multiple cities.
- Leased and commissioned Grade-A, 4-star category senior living assets, designed to global assisted-living and hospitality benchmarks.
- Ensured full NBC compliance, fire life safety adherence, universal accessibility, and senior-safe infrastructure standards across all developments.
- Delivered assets comprising 80+ residences, ranging from executive units to presidential suites, supporting independent living, assisted living, and memory care formats.
- Closed large-scale developments on land parcels exceeding 2,000 sq yds, with ~50,000 sq ft built-up area per site, ensuring operational and financial efficiency.
- Structured and executed transactions across pure lease as well as revenue-share models, balancing asset control, risk, and return.
- Led cross-functional execution across design, construction, legal, finance, compliance, and operations teams to achieve turnkey handovers at scale.
Business Development Manager – Self-Operated Business
OYO Hotels & Homes
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Signed and launched 25+ hotels, including premium OAK and Townhouse brand properties for Delhi NCR.
- Improved portfolio profitability by 27%; recognized as BDM of the Year during the last year of the stint.
- Transitioned 100% of self-operated portfolio to revenue-share models.
- Managed 300+ room inventory with full P&L ownership for Delhi.
- Supported business during COVID, managed Delhi NCR portfolio as GM Ops.
International Cabin Crew Manager & Service Audits
Jet Airways (India) Ltd.
01.2006 - 01.2019
- Managed international in-flight operations, safety compliance, and premium service delivery.
- Conducted service audits and led large, multicultural cabin crew teams and ensured 5 Star hotel contracts for crew layovers in international destinations like Brussels, Amsterdam, Singapore, and US (New York).
Senior Client Associate
American Express India Ltd.
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Managed US after-sales credit portfolio and high-value client servicing.
- Delivered financial guidance and relationship management for credit card premium customers.
Education
3 Year Diploma in Hotel Management -
IHM Aurangabad (Taj Group of Hotels)
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Marathwada University
Skills
- Infrastructure Expansion Strategy
- Real estate Leasing and Acquisition
- Commercial Negotiation
- 4-Star Healthcare & 5-Star Senior Living Style Leasing and Self-Furnishing
- PAN-India Expansion
- Regulatory compliance and NBC norms
- P&L Management
- Stakeholder Leadership
- Service Excellence
Personal Information
Title: General Manager – Expansion (India)
Timeline
General Manager – Expansion
Sukoon Health Pvt. Ltd.
01.2024 - Current
AGM – Infrastructure Expansion
Antara Assisted Senior Care Ltd. (a MAX India Company)
01.2021 - 01.2024
Business Development Manager – Self-Operated Business
OYO Hotels & Homes
01.2019 - 01.2021
International Cabin Crew Manager & Service Audits
Jet Airways (India) Ltd.
01.2006 - 01.2019
Senior Client Associate
American Express India Ltd.
01.2004 - 01.2006
3 Year Diploma in Hotel Management -
IHM Aurangabad (Taj Group of Hotels)
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Marathwada University