Pankaj Ojha joins premium luxury real estate company, SPR Group to spearhead the most high end projects in the city
New Delhi, 27 July 2016: SPR Group, a premium real estate company from South India, has appointed Mr. Pankaj Ojha as its Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) effective July, 2016. Pankaj joins the SPR Group with a decade's experience in the real estate sector, working with companies like Lodha and Panchshil Realty.
Mr. Ojha’s leadership role in SPR will include business growth, to drive strategic partnerships and spearhead the high end projects for the group. Speaking on the appointment, Mr. Hitesh Kawad, Managing Director, SPR Group, said, “Pankaj’s appointment recognizes our focus on accelerating our growth in a market that is exciting and filled with opportunities. He brings over a decade of experience in the real Estate Industry, having led businesses in real estate firms in his previous stint. Pankaj’s experience augments a deep understanding of this business and will augur strategic growth for SPR projects.”
Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Pankaj Ojha, CMO, SPR Group, said, “I am pleased to be a part of the SPR Group to shoulder responsibilities and challenges across divisions. The real Estate market has been familiar and exciting; I am happy to be at the SPR Group that has scaled itself to great heights. I am honoured to lead the next phase of development across our business units in South India and believe that I could further strengthen our market position.”
Pankaj Ojha started as his career with the CITI group and was the ‘Youngest Assistant Vice President Worldwide’ during his tenure. He headed the South and West market for their Investment products. He introduced the system of outbound sale at the Lodha group, during his stint there. As the Vice President - Sales at Panchshil Realty, he was responsible for the successful launch of the World Trade Center in Pune and introduced the in-house Lead Management, Process & Policies in the organization which was the benchmark of his service.
About SPR Group
Founded in 1972, SPR Group provides fully integrated real estate services. They are engaged in the acquisition and development of residential and commercial properties in South India. Headquartered in Chennai, SPR Group was established by Mr. Prithviraj S Kawad with an aim to provide a full range of development capacities, creating sustainable investment products for quality-oriented real estate investors. The group is now headed by Mr. Hitesh P Kawad.
The group ventured into real estate with a development of 3 lakh sq.ft and is currently over 18 lakh sq.ft of development. Through the next landmark construction of about 15 million sq.ft. SPR Group strives to deliver projects that subscribe to the finest international standards in design, development and customer satisfaction. With this single minded philosophy SPR group has embarked on a journey to develop the finest properties that the southern part of the country is yet to witness.
Osian Heights the first project of the SPR Group in Mint, Chennai stands today as the tallest tower in North and Central Chennai and has become a benchmark for other developers on the luxury amenities and the affordable pricing.Osian Chlorophyll, the ongoing project is to give the society the Green Revolution of Porur. The elite team of award winning Architects, includes the likes of K.S.Ranganath and the team along with Landscaping Architects Bobby Sujan of Beyond Green have helped in shaping one of the finest green projects that Chennai has seen till date.
The Group combines absolute quality in architecture with the individual need for high-quality investment products. The passion for planning details and flawless execution is reflected in higher customer satisfaction. Innovative surface concepts, premium development features, efficient floor plans and high-tech equipment that are geared to the needs of users, are innate to the SPR Group. The philosophy behind all their projects has been to design such that it has a positive impact on urban and social landscape, besides bringing tangible benefits to the local communities, long – term appreciation and increased market leverage on the net worth.
SPR group understands and respects its every customer. They attach great importance to a trusting relationship and absolute transparency in all cost and performance issues.
Mr. Pankaj Ojha
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of SPR Construction Pvt Ltd.
Mr. Pankaj Ojha has joined SPR Group recently as its Chief Marketing Officer and under his guidance, he will be able to provide the right leadership and infuse new ideas in the organization.
He has a rich experience for more than a decade in the field of marketing and business development. His previous roles in CITI group, Lodha and Panchshil Realty as senior management brings to table a refined and international approach to the Group.
Mr. Pankaj Joined CITI Group in Jan 2005, and was responsible for fee base business. He served city group for five and half years where he was announced as the Youngest Assistant Vice President worldwide in CITI Group and was headed South & West for their investment products. He had travelled to multiple locations across India giving him . Penetration level of Investments product increased 2% to 45% during his tenure in CITI Group.
Mid of 2010 he joined Lodha Group (Real Estate) as General Manager South Mumbai. In Lodha Mr. Pankaj had introduced the system for an outbound sale, which is finding the correct target group and selling the product. He was responsible for launching World Towers when he was with Lodha Group.
After that Mr. Pankaj had joined Panchshil Realty based in Pune as Vice President - Sales, he was responsible for the successful launch of the World Trade Center in Pune. He had introduced the in-house process, policies & Lead Management System in the organization which was the benchmark yielding results to Panchshil Realty. The company had grossed 200 crore to 1200 crore annual sales during his tenure.
A multi-tasker, Pankaj excels in managing multiple projects concurrently with strong eye-for-detail, problem solving, and follow-through capabilities. He is equally passionate about the role of leadership and constructive management in the achievement of organizational goals.
Pankaj is a fellow of the prestigious student of the Chetana's Institute of Management and Research (CIMR) which is the 2nd oldest management and a research institute in Mumbai and holds a Masters degree in Marketing from from the same institute.
He has a keen interest in outdoor games and also enjoys ice-skating as his favorite indoor sport.