Team
Team Ananta is an eclectic mix of new generation and experienced real estate professionals. The sharp skilled team works together to achieve its goals while upholding the company’s philosophy of ethical behaviour, providing quality service with complete transparency.
Ameya Karnik
Director
Amey holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from University of Pune and a PGDBM in General Management from SIBM University. He has over 10 years of experience in Marketing & Sales, Operations, Business Development and Planning in the Real Estate Industry, 7.5 years of which was in Godrej Properties. Amey has been an integral part of the Ananta since its inception. Amey is a hard core foodie and a travel buff.
Amey has over 10 years of experience in Marketing & Sales, Operations, Business Development and Planning in the Real Estate Industry
Mr. Milind Korde
Founder and Managing Director
Ananta Landwise is helmed by industry veteran, Milind Korde with over 3 decades of expertise in the real estate sector. He was the MD of Godrej properties for 9 years and brings in the desired dexterity and direction to the business.
Mrs. Bina Korde
Executive Director
Mrs Bina Korde started her career with the house of Tatas, essaying varied roles in a decade long stint with Tata Housing, eventually heading the sales and marketing verticals of the company. Post a sabbatical, she got back to the corporate world, in the role of an executive director with Ananta Landwise. At Ananta, Mrs Korde leads the charge for the Sales and Marketing verticals and allied activities.
Sir Cowasji Jehangir
4th Bt, Director
Sir Cowasji Jehangir graduated from the Elphinstone College in Mumbai. He joined the Board of Jehangir Hospital in 1980 and has been the Chairman since 1989. He is also the Chairman of Hirabai Cowasji Jehangir Medical Research Institute since its inception which is a fully recognized medical research institution engaged in various medical research projects. He is also the Chairman of Jehangir Clinical Development Centre since its inception which is engaged in clinical research for multinational and Indian pharma companies. He is the Trustee of Sir Cowasji Jehangir School in Mumbai and Gandevi in Gujarat. He is a Member of the Managing Committee of Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai. He is the honorary Director of the Centre for Photography in Mumbai which provides established and promising young Indian art photographers the opportunities to exhibit their work. His special interests are jazz music, bird and wildlife photography and environmental conservation.
Col. Ashutosh Pradhan
General Manager - Administration & Liaison
Col. Pradhan has served as a Career Army Officer in the Indian Army for over 35 years. He has completed his graduation from National Defense Academy, Khadakwasla, an M.Sc. in Defense Studies from DSSC Wellington and an M.B.A. from IGNOU. At Ananta, he is heading the Admin and Liaison divisions. He is passionate about mountaineering & loves to explore new destinations. He indulges in an occasional game of golf.
Milind Pathare
Senior Advisor – Projects
With over 4 decades of experience in the Real estate space with assignments in India, Dubai, Kuwait, Oman & Riyadh, Milind is an industry stalwart. He was associated with Godrej Properties for 16 years as Head of Operations for Residential & commercial projects in Pune & Head of business for Suhail Bahwan Group in Muscat. He is an avid cricketer and a big Bollywood fan. He loves music & exploring new places.
Devraj Khare
General Manager – Sales & Projects
With a Master’s in Marketing Management from NMIMS and a Diploma in Real Estate Management from TSCFM, Devraj brings over a wealth of experience in Communications and Business Development, a decade of which was in Corporate Merchandising. At Ananta, he looks after project coordination, business development, sales and communications. He believes in giving back to society & is active in various social causes.
Makarand Desai
Senior Management Consultant
Makarand is an experienced management professional having worked for over 38 years with reputed companies in the fields of Real Estate Development, Infrastructure Development, Hospitality and Manufacturing. He has headed functions such as Commercial, Business Development, Asset Management, Finance, Project Management etc. He guides the Ananta team in the areas of Business Development, RERA, partnerships, commercial & fund-raising initiatives.
Khushroo Sethna
Head - Design
An architect and designer with an experience of 35 years in the residential and commercial building industry, Khushroo has been a senior associate with some of the best architectural practice firms in the country. At Ananta, he brings his knowledge of building trends and best design practices.
Sachin Joshi
Deputy General Manager – Liaison
Sachin’s core expertise lies in the field of liaison and regulatory affairs. At Ananta, he ensures statutory approvals for projects from various local and government authorities. He also handles the technical feasibility study of new leads using his reference sources and strong interpretation base of local regulatory norms with respect to MRTP Act 1966, MLR Code 1966, NBC, ULC&R Act 1976/ULC Repeal Act 2007, Land Acquisition Acts and other relevant acts & regulations. He is fond of Hindustani classical music and even plays the flute & harmonium. He likes to indulge in a quick read & go on a trek time & again.
Tejas Buch
Deputy General Manager – Marketing
An MBA from Welingkar Institute of Management, Tejas comes with ample of experience in Marketing & Sales from across sectors with organisations like Hyatt Hotels, Thomas Cook & Adlabs Entertainment. At Ananta he does marketing and project co-ordination. He is an avid traveller and leisure motorcyclist.
Shyam Burte
Manager - Design
Shyam is a graduate from L.S. Raheja School of Architecture and has an M.B.A. from United Business Institute, Belgium. He has over 2 decades of experience in architectural design and his portfolio includes more than 20 completed projects. Having previously worked with Godrej Properties, Shyam has been with Ananta since its inception and manages the design coordination.
Ketan Deorukhkar
Manager - Legal
Ketan holds a B.Com and a L.L.B. degree from Mumbai University. He is proficient in real estate law and has worked with Tridhaatu and Modern India Ltd earlier. At Ananta, he handles legal and liaising matters. Ketan is a pet lover & a dog breeder.
Janat Narang
Manager – Accounts & Finance
Janat is a Chartered Accountant with noteworthy post-qualification experience. She also possesses a post graduate degree in Finance and Accounts from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics. She is also an avid traveller and a trained Bharatnatyam dancer. At Ananta, she is a part of the Finance Team.
Kaustubh Chitale
Manager - Operations
Kaustubh holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineer from RGPV, Bhopal and PGP in Construction Management & Finance from NICMAR, Pune. He has over 7 years of experience predominantly in building construction, having worked for contracting as well as developer organisations in roles such as Technical Assistant to Managing Director, Manager- Project Management Group and Manager-Procurement & Contracts. In his free time, he loves catching up on this favourite teams, Indian Cricket Team and Liverpool Football Club.
Vaibhav Vilas Shelar
Asst. Manager - Accounts
Vaibhav is a B.Com. Graduate from Mumbai University and has over a decade of experience in handling real estate accounts. He was earlier working with Dhanshree Developers and has been working in Ananta since 2013.
Vinita Shetty
Asst. Manager - Marketing
Vinita is an MBA from Welingkar Institute of Management with a specialisation in Marketing. She comes from BSR & Co. LLP (KPMG) with experience in Statutory Audit. She’s a fitness enthusiast who likes to challenge herself by engaging in learning new strength training exercises. She also loves Dancing. At Ananta she is a part of the Marketing & Sales and Business development team.
Prajakta Vartak
Assistant Manager – Human Resources
Prajakta is an HR professional with huge experience of over 8 years. She has successfully integrated and worked with teams of varying backgrounds & cultures. Prajakta has completed her MBA from Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research with specialization in Human Resources Development. She is enthusiastic, likes dancing and enjoys exploring new places. At Ananta she handles the HR & Admin department and all its functions.
Om Prasade
Jr. Architect
A dreamer, a perfectionist, and a young budding Architect. Om has graduated from Brick School of Architecture, Pune. He has an experience of working with various architecture firms like Malik Architecture, G-7 Architects and award-winning firm Studio K-7. At Ananta he is a part of Design coordination team. He is a passionate biker, vintage art enthusiast, an artist and loves to explore new places.
Vikrant Kadam
Management Trainee - Business Development
Vikrant has completed his MBA in Real Estate Management from NMIMS Business School. Along with having a good knowledge about the sectors in the Real estate industry he is constantly striving to learn new things. Vikrant is fond of Music and is a fitness enthusiast. At Ananta he is a part of Business Development Team.
Nupur Tope
Trainee - Projects & Designs
Nupur holds a degree of Civil Engineering from Pune University. She is a highly organized employee and values accuracy, cleanliness and neatness. She is inquisitive and is always eager to learn new things. Nupur is a trained Karate player who has won many District level competitions as well as a state level competition. She understands the importance of safety and has trained women in self-defence.
Shashwat Raut
Intern
Shashwat is a Political Science graduate from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai. He has previously worked at Times Network in the Branded Content department and at a media start-up, leading Business Development and Content Curation. He is a football enthusiast & loves making people around him laugh. At Ananta, he is an intern in the Marketing & Sales team.
Nitesh Vaghela
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Nitesh is a Chartered Accountant, and Certified Public Accountant (USA). He has 25+ years of experience in finance covering M&A, fund raising, compliances, audit, taxation, budgeting, and cash flow management. He has worked across various domains such as Construction & Infrastructure Development Company, IT & ITES, Cash Management Services, Logistic and E-commerce at multiple locations in India and outside India. He has worked with Companies such as Patel Engineering Limited, Systime Computers Pvt. Ltd., Accenture, FedEx (erstwhile AFL Private Limited), Logicash Solutions Pvt. Ltd., 10i Commerce Pvt. Ltd (ShopX) and Infinx Services Pvt. Ltd. He is the Chief Financial Officer at Ananta.
Dhruv Korde
Associate
Dhruv has graduated with a major in Economics and minor in Accounting from the University Of California Los Angeles ,USA. After graduating in 2018, he joined Brookefield as an analyst working in both Investments and Asset Management. He has joined the Ananta team as an Associate.