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Umang Bansal, Chairman, Polo Elevators, brings with him over three decades of
experience in building and scaling businesses across manufacturing, infrastructure-linked
services, and leadership-driven organisations. Umang focuses on the company’s long-
term vision and strategic direction. He plays an active role in strengthening governance
frameworks, enhancing compliance and quality systems, and mentoring the leadership
team to prepare the organisation for future growth. Under his guidance, Polo Elevators
has evolved into a credible Indian elevator brand with a strong emphasis on quality and
regulatory compliance. The company has steadily expanded into modernisation and
premium segments while building a leadership structure capable of supporting sustainable,
long-term growth. Outside work, Umang enjoys reading, travelling, and spending time with
his family. Now in his mid-40s, he remains focused on building organisations that are trusted by customers, employees, and
partners’ alike—placing long-term credibility above short-term visibility.

DYNAMIC LEADER

Shreya Anand, Director, Vedaanta Senior Living, spearheads the Sales and Marketing
function and has been instrumental in accelerating the company’s growth, strengthening
its market leadership, and scaling a customer-first, community-led model across markets.
Vedaanta recently marked 10 successful years in the industry as a profitable, bootstrapped
organisation, reflecting the strong fundamentals and sustainable platform she continues to
help build. Known for her deeply customer-centric approach, Shreya focuses on building
resident-first experiences, strengthening community engagement, and embedding service
quality at the core of Vedaanta’s growth story. With leadership experience across sales,
finance, and community management, she brings a rare combination of strategic clarity
and execution excellence to the organisation. At Vedaanta, she plays a pivotal role not only in day-to-day operations but also
in shaping the company’s long-term vision for responsible, scalable growth in the senior living sector.
Shreya is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce, bringing strong financial and strategic acumen to her
leadership. Prior to joining Vedaanta, she worked with organisations such as KPMG and BankBazaar, building deep experience
across finance, strategy, and business management.

REALTY STAR
Priyansh Kapoor, Managing Director & CEO, Arvind Smartspaces, has about 16 years of
experience in various leadership roles, primarily in the real estate sector and has handled
diverse roles over the years at Godrej Properties Ltd. (GPL) & The Wadhwa Group.
Soon after his PGDM, he joined Godrej Properties as a Manager, Sales & Marketing. Over the
years Priyansh held various roles in the sales and marketing function during his stint at GPL.
He helped build product and international sales vertical for Godrej Properties and eventually
became General Manager – Sales & Marketing at Godrej Properties, helping drive Pan India
sales. In 2016, he joined Mumbai based, The Wadhwa Group as the Head, Sales, Marketing
& CRM. During Priyansh’s stint at The Wadhwa Group the organisation saw rapid growth in
their sales & collections trajectory. Priyansh joined Godrej Housing Finance in 2019 as Head,
Business Development & Strategy to work on Godrej Group’s entry into the financial services business.
Since 2020, Priyansh was working as CEO, Mumbai Zone at Godrej Properties, during his 5 years stint, GPL saw stellar business
growth in the MMR (Mumbai Metropolitan Region) market and became the second largest developer (by reported booking
value) in the residential space within MMR. Priyansh holds a Master degree in Business Administration from Xavier Institute of
Management.
ENERGETIC LEADER

Pakshal Sanghvi, Director, Sanghvi Realty, represents the next generation of real estate
developers who are driving innovation and growth in the industry. He has been involved in
numerous construction projects and has made significant contributions to the success of
Sanghvi Realty. He has a background in architecture and management, having completed
his Bachelor’s in Architecture from NMIMS and a Master’s in Management from Manchester
Business School in the UK. Pakshal’s expertise in architecture and management has enabled
him to bring a unique perspective to the real estate development process. He is passionate
about creating sustainable and innovative spaces that enhance the lives of the people who
live in them. As a Director at Sanghvi Realty, Pakshal plays a key role in the development
and implementation of the company’s strategies and initiatives. He is deeply committed to
delivering high-quality projects that exceed the expectations of customers and stakeholders.
Pakshal is known for his creativity, energy, and drive. He is constantly seeking new ways to innovate and push the boundaries
of what is possible in the real estate industry. His entrepreneurial spirit and passion for excellence have made him a respected
figure in the industry and a valuable asset to Sanghvi Realty.

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