BW Businessworld Hosts Inaugural BW Facility Management Conference & 40 Under 40 Awards In New Delhi
To showcase the accomplishments of the next generation of facility managers in India, BW Businessworld was delighted to host the first-ever “BW Facility Management Conference and 40 Under 40 Awards.” It was a moment to recognise exceptional professionals under 40 for their significant achievements. A celebration of innovation and excellence, the conference and awards ceremony took place on February 6, 2024, at the Imperial Hotel in New Delhi, and brought together both industry leaders and up-and-coming stars.
The judging panel comprised distinguished persons from several fields, including Anshuman Magazine, CBRE’s Chairman and CEO, Dr. Annurag Batra, BW Businessworld’s Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, and other notable figures.
Out of more than 100 nominations, 37 outstanding people made the shortlist, and the winners were selected based on their creative ideas, achievements, and goals for the future of facility management. These honourees, who represent various organisations across India, are an inspiration to others in the field because they exhibit commitment, enthusiasm, and quality.
Winners of BW Facility Management 40 Under 40 Awards:
Mr. Abhijeet Roy, Principal Director – Administration, Corporate Real Estate & Facilities Management, Fractal; Mr. Aman Rustagi, Manager Administration, InsuranceDekho; Mr. Amey Subhash Lakeshri, Director Cyber, Forensics and IR, Ernst and Young LLP; Mr. Amit Sharma, Head- Administration, Jakson Group; Ms. Anbumalar Ilango, Workplace Manager – India Portfolio (Real Estate & Workplace), Nutanix Technologies India Pvt Ltd; Mr. Angad Luthra, Catalyst, GroupL Services; Mr. Anil Bhardwaj, Associate Director – Facilities & Infra, GreyOrange; Mr. Anil Jain, Manager, GMR Group; Mr. Ashish Y Chitrode, Vice President – Country Head Facilities, Simpliwork; Capt Gaurav Bajetha, VP, Head of Global Workplace and Infrastructure, Urban Company; Ms. Garvita Sandhu, Head Facilities & Administration, Bata India Limited; Mr. Jatin Kumar, Assistant Vice President- Quality & Training, BVG India Ltd., Pune; Mr. Jeetendra S Desai, Administration and Facilities Management; Mr. Jitendra Singh Yadav, Head / Manager – Security, Infra & Facilities, Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited, Dalmia Bharat Group; Mr. Laxman Das Tejavath, Manager, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), CapitaLand India; Mr. Lt. Bhaskar Shukla, Manager, JK Cement; Mr. Madhu Vadlamani, Practice Manager, Miracle Software Systems; Mr. Manish Dahiya, Head- Corporate Security & Liasion, The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group; Ms. Mannu Bassi, Manager – Corporate Real Estate – Facilities, Carelon Global Solutions; Mr. Mohd Sajid, Founder & CEO, FuelCab India; Mr. Praful Kumar Gupta, India Vice President Business Development, SMS Integrated Facility Services Pvt. Ltd.; Mr. Raghav Kapur, Director, SILA Solutions Pvt. Ltd; Ms. Ria Singh, Leading Workplaces, India, Booking Holdings; Mr. Sachin Jain, GENERAL MANAGER – HOUSEKEEPING, PVRINOX LTD.; Ms. Sahiti Nadella, GENERAL MANAGER – HOUSEKEEPING, Denali Assets; Mr. Samir Dayal Singh, Founder, CEO, humblx; Ms. Sanchaita Behera, Head – Facilities & Administration, Ramagya Group; Mr. Sayan Sengupta, AVP – Facility Management & Infrastructure, InCred Financial Services Ltd.; Ms. Sonia Chandok, Assistant Vice President, ACE Facility Management; Mr. Tarun Kapoor, Head of Administration, Khaitan & Co.; Mr. Tushar Saksena, Vice President & Head, Operations, Tenon FM; Mr. Udit Bhatnagar, Lead – Tech Hub Workplaces, Adidas India Marketing Pvt Ltd.; Mr. Viral Mistry, Associate Vice President – Operations (Regional Director – IFM), ISS Facility Services India Pvt Ltd; Mr. Vivek Rajput, Head – Facility Management (Delhi International Airport), GMR Group; Mr. V.P.Yuvaraaman, Head- Admin & Travel, Everrenew Energy Private Limited; Mr. Gautam Verma and Mr. Jyotis Raman.
The first-ever BW Facility Management Conference and 40 Under 40 Awards provided a stage to acknowledge and celebrate the exceptional achievements of individuals under 40 in India’s facility management industry. Through a thorough selection process and impartial evaluation, the event showcased the innovative initiatives, accomplishments, and future aspirations of corporate leaders. It celebrated achievements while emphasising the crucial role that facilities management plays in boosting corporate efficiency, fostering employee engagement and safety, and driving industry expansion. Such events underscore the professionalism and commitment of experts in advancing Facility Management practices in India and worldwide, as the industry adapts to new opportunities and challenges.
