Achim is responsible for the international markets outside Europe at Jansen AG, Switzerland. With more than 20 years of experience in engineering and management, Achim focuses on technology, sales and marketing at Jansen AG to distribute steel facades, windows and doors in the markets he serves.

Originally from Germany, Achim has lived and worked in the United Arab Emirates for the past eight years. Over the past 20 years, he has worked in various countries in Europe and Asia before discovering his passion for the design freedom that steel façades, windows and doors offer in modern architecture.

Global challenges are a personal incentive for Achim to establish and optimize processes to help architects around the world to continually redefine the limits of steel.

Mr. Akshay is leading Kinlong's business and technical operations in the Indian Subcontinent. In India and Sri Lanka , he has been working with leading developers, consultants, architects, and facade fabricators and also had studied mechanical engineering in the past and picking up the structural engineering aspects which had gained during the course of his career. Understanding the engineering and design aspects of the door & window, and facade has added value to numerous design decisions and enabled stakeholders to make well-informed choices. With his team of design engineers, he has provided specialized solutions to some of the most iconic projects in the Indian Subcontinent along with research and development of new and current products in response to shifting market dynamics.

Ankit is a talented architect and Mumbai studio lead whose commitment to winning new opportunities through exceptional design has helped build Broadway Malyan’s presence across India. 

Ankit first joined the practice in 2010 and worked in Singapore and London before taking charge of the Mumbai studio where he has been involved in a wide range of award-winning landmark schemes in the workplace, residential and retail sectors. 

Through his work across sectors, scale and countries he has developed an approach that focuses on contextual response and promotes a careful dialogue between urban space and the built form. 

He is committed to projects embracing the principles of sustainability and wellness and he recently designed a fully naturally ventilated house around a series of courtyards for a private client in India. 

As Co-Managing Director of Gensler’s Mumbai office, Aparna is focused on building our practice and client relationships in the Mumbai region. She also serves as an Education practice area leader for the firm’s APME region. Aparna has over 20 years of diverse experience leading teams from concept design through construction administration for cultural, corporate commercial, education, science and technology, and residential projects. She is passionate about working closely with clients to bring their vision to reality. 

Aparna is a registered architect in India and also is a licensed architect in the U.S., where she received her M.Arch. degree and worked for over a decade. 

Ashwanii Khanna is a seasoned professional with over 11 years of experience in the facade industry and an overall career spanning 18 years in the construction materials sector. Having worked with esteemed organizations such as Fundermax, Armstrong, and Saint Gobain. Ashwanii is a Chief Customer Officer at Fundermax India.

His journey in the industry is marked by notable achievements, including managing key accounts, spearheading expansion into emerging markets, and devising and executing effective sales & marketing strategies.

Fundermax, an Austrian MNC with a legacy of more than 130+ years, has Design at its core and caters to varied segments like Exterior Facades, Architectural Interiors, Furniture, Packaging, Automotive, Healthcare & many other Allied Industries.

We offer Unique solutions where Aesthetics meets Functionality and strive towards Perfection with the constant pursuit of delivering World Class Products & Services aimed toward Customer Centricity through Brand Leadership and Digital Transformation leading to Business Excellence for a Sustainable Future with People First & ESG at the helm. At Fundermax, we are open to Ideas, Innovation & Collaboration, for you to create a world of limitless possibilities.

Bhavana Bhatia coming in the Top 100 Women in Media in India is a global renowned master of ceremonies, influencer & curator in the industry in the Indian subcontinent since 2009 emceeing landmark shows across the world. Winner of Miss Mumbai'09, Indian Princess '10- Bhavana in her journey turned down a job from Google to pursue her passion for this field. She has a televised presence in Zee Business, Channel V and Korean Broadcasting System and is Ranked as Number 1 emcee in USA TV News. Bhavana has done iconic shows for Fortune 500 companies and renowned brands across the world and has also moderated live events with Narayana & Sudha Murthy, Adi Godrej, Priyanka Chopra to name a few . Bhavana is a highly engaging emcee backed with finesse and experience to flawlessly execute anything from a board room to a live concert with a 10,000+ Audience. Recently she won the Best Talk Show host by Businessworld in India .  

Chandresh Mehta, an IIT Alumnus, is one of the pioneering forces behind “Rustomjee ”, a renowned real estate brand of Mumbai. Known as the man behind the group’s operational excellence, he holds an MBA from Xavier's Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar, and his career spans close to three decades in real estate. 

 With a process-driven problem-solving approach and deep industry insight, the company has delivered over 23 million square feet to 16,000+ families. As a key management figure, he excels in execution, leveraging technology for efficiency, and setting industry benchmarks.  

His success is rooted in streamlined business practices, financial acumen, and strategic deal structuring. His keen eye for design conception, innovative construction methodologies, and cutting-edge architectural solutions further enhance the quality and appeal of each endeavor. From the expansive 217-Acre Township in Virar to construction of Super High- Rise development in Prabhadevi and other luxurious landmarks across Mumbai, sustainability and scalability are central to his vision. 

 As a dedicated family man himself, he places utmost importance on building communities in real estate development undertaken by Rustomjee. His ideas lead to customer satisfaction, ensuring that projects are tailored to prioritize lifestyle and family-centric experiences. 

A professional with over 15 years of experience in the Façade industry and having worked in diverse set of projects ranging from Infrastructure to Residential projects.

Deepak brings to you a wide range of solutions that Jotun Powder Coatings can offer for your projects with focus on Performance, Aesthetics and Sustainability.  

Gautam leads Inhabit’s business and presence in the Indian sub-continent as the regional director. With a background in architecture and multi-disciplinary engineering practise through his career, he has worked with leading developers and architects on projects across Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Middle East and India. Gautam’s clear understanding of the design and engineering process of high performance facades including their interfaces with the other critical interfacing disciplines have added value to the multiple design discussions and enabled an informed decision making process with multiple stakeholders. His specialist skills include complex geometry rationalisation with bespoke parametric tools and environmental performance of facades with special focus on occupant thermal comfort and daylighting in enclosed spaces. With a multi-disciplinary team spread over 19 offices across 4 continents, he has delivered multidisciplinary specialist advice which includes Façade Engineering, Façade Maintenance, Building Physics, Lighting and Applied Sight and sound to some of the most iconic projects across the world.

Hetal leads the organization’s design, construction and development initiatives. His expertise spans across every facet of project development, from conceptualization and design to integrating ESG principles throughout the entire process. This ensures projects are not only high-performing but also sustainable for the future.

Leveraging his extensive experience, Hetal led EPC divisions for top real estate players like Sunteck Realty, Piramal Realty, Wadhwa, and Radius Developers. He played a key role in the successful delivery of projects like The Capital, ONE BKC, and Trade Centre.

Karl Sharro is an architect, urban designer and writer based in London. He is a Partner at PLP Architecture, where he leads projects around the world, having designed some of PLP’s most significant developments in the UK, Middle East, Europe and India.

His work is characterised by its focus on innovation, architectural identity and the creation of vibrant and liveable cities. At their core, Karl’s projects are deeply rooted in local context and its futuristic transformation.

His idea for a ‘1000 Mile-City’ along the East Mediterranean coast was broadcast on the BBC’s This Week’s World as part of the ‘Think Again’ strand, exploring radical ideas for the future. He has practiced architecture in London and Beirut, and taught for five years at the American University of Beirut.

Karl joined AHC as a trainee in the year 1999 and has received his MSC.AAO from Columbia University, New York, USA. He has immensely contributed to several iconic projects across various sectors be it master planning, residential, commercial, institutional or government buildings. His key projects include Island City Centre master planning for Bombay Realty, Academic Expansion at BITS, Pilani in Rajasthan, The Nairobi Eye, Kenya, a mixed use development, All India Congress Committee Head Quarters.

Khalid has been in the construction industry for over a decade, specializing in various product lines such as high-performance coated glass, aluminium facades, and aluminum systems. His extensive experience has broadened his knowledge of the entire building envelope, with a particular emphasis on the importance of Qualicoat specifications. These specifications ensure that the production of aluminum powder coatings is continuously monitored for the highest quality. Currently serving as a Regional Specification Manager in the powder coating industry, Khalid is well-regarded for his dedication and passion for educating others and specifying top-quality powder coatings. 

With a view to lead by example through devoted work ethics and constant innovation, Suresh is one of the most sought after façade consultants of India with a unique approach of integrating and detailing to insure that all elements of the façade render absolute performance.

Kushagra Awasthi comes with over 13 years of experience in various aspects of façade and fenestration in both Aluminium and UPVC products. By education, he is a post-graduate in Architecture, integrated with Façade Design, from TH OWL, Germany, and a graduate of Anna University in Mechanical Engineering, from India.

His core competencies include custom engineering, value engineering, and system development. In his current role, he heads the engineering division of Schueco India, that is responsible for technical compliance, pre-construction designing, post-award activities, structural engineering, new product development and L&D activities.

Prior to this role, he was leading product management for a global portfolio where he was accountable for article management, market analysis, product costing and product performance.

He comes with a diverse knowledge in project execution, auditing and troubleshooting with his experience over these 9 years with Schueco India, in both commercial and residential businesses. Before Schueco, his capabilities span across plant operations and material planning. In his free time, he prefers listening to music, and enjoys going on long scenic drives.

Malvinder Singh Rooprai, Architectural Market Development Manager & Technical Consultant for PVB division of Kuraray, is based out of New Delhi – INDIA. His key responsibilities are to grow the market for value added products under the umbrella of Trosifol® in Asia Pacific region.

His academic background in structural engineering and working experience as structural façade engineer enables him to provide technical consultancy on laminated glass applications to façade consultants, architects laminators. He has a rich experience on finite element modeling of laminated glass for analyzing the effects of viscoelastic behavior of polymeric interlayers on the structural performance of laminated glass panels in architectural applications. He has provided consulting support on structural analysis of laminated glass in various iconic projects like Shanghai Tower, Lotte Tower, World One in AP region. He complex applications like blast & bullet resistant glazings.

Malvinder has presented papers on laminated glass with Ionomer interlayers in events like GPD, World of Facades at Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Colombo & Singapore. He has also presented on structural performance of laminated glass at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He did his Masters in Structural Engineering from Thapar University, Patiala – India and did his dissertation work on Wind Load Modeling in Tall Rectangular Buildings including Interference effects by Artificial Neural Networks.

With over 20 years of experience in the building industry, Michael Chin serves as a principal and group leader at Arup Singapore. In his role, he oversees the Technical Specialists teams, which encompass a broad range of disciplines including lighting, acoustics and AV, fire, security, and façade design. His leadership also extends to other critical areas such as sustainability, urban and traffic planning, architecture, as well as energy, water, and resource management.Michael has a proven track record of successfully managing and directing multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex projects holistically. His comprehensive approach ensures that all aspects of a project are integrated seamlessly, resulting in efficient and innovative solutions. This diverse expertise allows Arup to address the multifaceted challenges of modern building projects, ensuring that they meet the highest standards of quality and sustainability.

Milind, with 30 years of international experience in the façade industry, has spent over 22 years collaborating with both National and International Façade Contractors. His background in facade design engineering equips him with comprehensive expertise in this specialized field. Milind’s work spans across diverse regions, including Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

His deep understanding of the design and engineering processes for high-performance facades, along with their interactions with other disciplines, significantly enhances design discussions. Milind’s insights contribute to informed decision-making involving multiple stakeholders.

Notably, he has successfully delivered prestigious projects featuring integrated façade designs. These projects involve intricate 3D design, complex engineering, and seamless building integration.

Milind leads a team that offers comprehensive services in facade planning, consulting, and engineering. Their expertise, combined with a strong grasp of local facade execution practices, ensures exceptional service. Milind is a respected figure in the regional façade industry, known for delivering high-quality work and maintaining an excellent reputation.

Nishant has dealt with projects of all nature, size & complexity. He is currently handling over 100 Mil Sqft of development across India with leading developers. He is a winner of many prestigious awards & leads a team of over 75 Designers.

He specialises in residential super high-rise design. He has currently designed whats vying to be tallest twin towers in Indian subcontinent - Aradhya Avaan; Largest luxury branded residences in the world - Marriot - Westin Residences in Gurgaon; Single biggest residential completed project in Mumbai MMR with over 10,000 Apartments - Lodha Amara.

Nishant is heading AP Amaravati Govt Complex 1800 Acre with Assembly & High-Court Buildings in consortium with Foster + Partners.

He was invited by the Columbia University, NY as Speaker on Inclusive Cities & to Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi’s residence to present various design ideas to irradicate housing shortage across India with their firms vision “An Affordable House for Every Indian”

Pratik Doshi, is the National Manager for Façade Business at Schueco India. With 18 years of experience in Construction industry, and 9.5 of which he has spent at Schueco India, Pratik has handled various sales territories and worked closely with architects on various benchmark projects. He is passionate about making outstanding buildings and is always committed to supporting customers. Pratik wears multiple hats and is also the Head of Estimation department at Schueco India and is constantly working on developing the team and supporting fabricating partners with quicker responses.

He loves exploring new ideas and is committed to support Fabricating partners, Consultants & Architects.

A seasoned Real Estate professional, Architect, Project and Business Management Specialist. Designed, Executed, Managed Multi million square footage of  Commercial, Residential, Retail, Industrial Logistics, Hospitality Projects. Credited with Award Winning Projects in Mumbai and Pune such as Platina, The Capital at BKC, Amanora Town Centre in Pune. Designed and Built Projects in Eight countries across geographies besides Pan India. Interested in New technologies and Sustainable Design Endeavours. 

Rajan has more than 30 years of international experience within the facade industry, out of which he has served more than 11 years at Arup. With Structural engineering background Rajan has gained working experiences in various regions such as Asia, Middle East and Australia. He has extensive experiences in both new built and existing buildings. He has successfully delivered several prestigious projects with integrated facade designs, involving 3D design, complex engineering and building integration. He is a Certified SGMM (Singapore Green Mark Manager), enable him to understand sustainable design requirements from Architectural and practical perspectives. He has managed and delivered several large projects with highly practical and efficient designs resulted successful implementations such as Mondeal Heights, The Park, Brigade Tech Garden, Pan Pacific Hotel, Singapore. ASPTM Hospital, Vietnam.

Passionate in future technologies and experiments with innovations, taken various efforts to adopt technology to improve the efficiency in design and construction aspects. With his extensive International and regional experience in the façade and construction industry, known face to regional facade industry with good reputation on high quality works completed.

Armed with a Structural Engineering double-degree from Oxford University, Rohan has experience working with Façade and Fenestration companies in Thailand, Spain and South Korea. Leading the operations at Aluplex since 2011, Rohan has been using his strong technical foundations to deliver multiple façade projects across the country of varying complexity and scale.

Shiju Bhaskaran, Sr Executive Vice President of Prestige Estates Projects Ltd is heading the development of commercial projects of Prestige in West India. He comes with 27 years of solid experience in the construction and Project Management of various Mixed Used Buildings in India, Middle East, Euro Asia and Far East. Graduated from NIT Calicut in Architectural Engineering and later obtained an MBA in Project Management. He has been associated with successful completion of various high-rise buildings with curtainwalls in hot and cold weather conditions. He advocates sustainable construction of world-class buildings by strictly adhering to stringent safety regulations and quality standards. He promotes Lean Construction Practices through collaboration with all stakeholders associated with the Project Development. 

Shyam is the Managing Director of Schueco’s business in India and neighboring countries including Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Maldives. He has worked in the construction section for over 15 years, and drives a focus on industry partnerships, innovation, and sustainability.  During this time, Schueco has played a leading role in defining the BIS standards for the industry and partnered with leading educational institutes to increase awareness about the façade business to graduates.

Shyam has studied engineering at IIT Madras and the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and graduated from INSEAD, France with distinction.  He is passionate about education and finding a way to enable equal access to opportunity.

Vaishali Jain Solanki is an accompolished architect with dedicated 20 years of experience in the field of architecture and design. Throughout the length of her career, she has spearheaded various typologies of projects ranging from commercial complexes, residential towers, hotels, shopping malls, and institutions. While working through such a wide spectrum of projects she has garnered the reputation of building creative and sustainable design solutions focusing on the well-being of her clients and the community it serves. With a strong commitment to excellence, she recently received the National Architecture and Interior Design Excellence Awards, 2023 in the commercial, hospitality, and premium residential projects category for the 2023 Global Edition conference held in Bengaluru. Her contributions as a woman lead architect are also recognized as she achieved the “Top 20 Futuristic & Creative Women Architect & Interior Design, India, 2023” award by the National Architecture and Interior Design Excellence Awards, 2023.

With a talented team, Ar. Vaishali has been able to deliver elegant designs by fusing beauty and functionality. Her prolific work experience shaped her as a leader in navigating complex projects and creating landmarks across the country. As the Founding Principal of VJS, Vaishali chose to drive the studio practice towards meaningful architectural projects by creating a loyal base of clients that have time and again returned with growing aspirations and visions that align with the values of VJS as a design practice, crafting spaces through innovation and rigor in design.