Pune : Kolte-Patil Developers Limited (BSE: 532924, NSE: KOLTEPATIL; KPDL), a leading real estate player in Mumbai, Pune and Bangalore markets, today announced the appointment of Mr. Hrishikesh Parandekar as Chief Executive Officer, effective 24th August 2026.
The appointment marks a pivotal inflection point in KPDL’s growth journey as the Company accelerates its expansion agenda across markets with a sharper focus on scale, execution and value creation. As CEO, Mr. Hrishikesh Parandekar will spearhead KPDL’s next phase of growth, driving business expansion, operational excellence, institutional strengthening and long-term shareholder value.
An IIM Ahmedabad Gold Medalist, Mr. Parandekar brings over three decades of experience across real estate, investments and strategic leadership, with a strong track record of scaling businesses, driving growth and leading transformation. He joins KPDL from Alpha Alternatives, where he was Senior Partner leading Strategic Partnerships and Real Estate Investing. Earlier, he held leadership roles at McKinsey & Company, Morgan Stanley, Karvy Group, Ambit Holdings and Sugee Group, driving strategy, investments, expansion and operational excellence across organizations. He has also served on the boards of various reputed listed companies.
Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Rajesh Patil, Managing Director, Kolte-Patil Developers Limited, said, “For over three decades, Kolte-Patil has built a strong platform anchored in trust, execution and market leadership. As we enter our next phase of growth, scale and expansion, Hrishikesh’s deep real estate experience, strategic acumen and institutional perspective make him very well-suited to lead KPDL forward. His appointment strengthens our leadership team as we sharpen execution, accelerate growth and drive long-term value creation for shareholders.”
Speaking on the appointment, Mr. Asheesh Mohta, Head of Real Estate India, Blackstone, and Director on the Board of Kolte-Patil Developers Limited, said, “Kolte-Patil is at an important inflection point in its evolution, with a strong foundation and meaningful opportunities ahead. We are delighted to welcome Hrishikesh as CEO and are confident in his ability to lead the company through its next chapter of growth. His leadership, strategic vision, and execution capabilities align with our ambitions to further strengthen the business, expand our market presence, and build a scaled and future-ready organization.”
Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Hrishikesh Parandekar, incoming Chief Executive Officer, Kolte-Patil Developers Limited, said, “I am excited to join Kolte-Patil at a defining stage in its growth journey. KPDL has a strong brand, a differentiated market position and significant opportunity to scale across markets. I thank the Board for its trust and confidence. My focus will be on driving disciplined execution, accelerating growth, strengthening operational performance and building a scalable, high-performing organization that delivers sustained long-term value for all stakeholders.”