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Sahil returned to India to pursue his entrepreneurial passion after working at George Weiss Associates, a $3 billion hedge fund in New York. Along with his younger brother Rushabh, Sahil started SILA to explore opportunities in the Indian Real Estate sector.
He holds a degree in Economics from Trinity College-Hartford, where he captained the 15-time National Collegiate Champions Men’s squash team. His leadership capabilities and track record led him to be named in Entrepreneur Magazine’s ’35 under 35′ list in 2018.
Rushabh traded currency options in Singapore and worked in Investment banking in New York with Cantor Fitzgerald, UBS, and Lazard before returning to India to start SILA. Rushabh holds an MBA from INSEAD and a Bachelor’s in Economics and Chinese from Trinity College, USA. Together with his brother Sahil, Rushabh decided to begin an Integrated Real Estate Services and Development Platform, which they have scaled to become one of the leading Real Estate companies in India.
Raghav’s illustrious career began after he completed his Mechanical Engineering degree at the University of Bristol. He was offered a role as an Assistant General Manager at Repucom, where he oversaw the production team’s data analysis based on client requirements and ensured timely delivery. His impressive portfolio of clients included Pepsico, TATA, Hero India, IPL team franchises, and Viacom 18, among others, for whom he worked on Media and Sponsorship evaluation projects.
Raghav later joined Mr. Homecare, where he led the Bangalore city office for 4 years. However, his current stint at SILA, spanning over a decade, has been his most commendable journey to date.
Hari is a highly experienced professional in Corporate Finance and Investment Banking, with a focus on Real Estate and Capital Markets. With over 16 years of experience, Hari has successfully completed a variety of transactions including private capital raising, M&A, asset divestments, and equity capital markets.
During his tenure at Lodha Group, Hari completed over US$ 1 billion in Real Estate fundraising with top-tier investors including KKR, Ivanhoe Cambridge, Piramal Capital, HDFC Capital, and Varde Partners. He also successfully led the execution of Lodha Group’s proposed IPO in 2018.
Prior to joining Lodha Group, Hari spent over 8.5 years with Macquarie Capital, where he helped set up Real Estate JVs and investment platforms for developers and capital providers such as Piramal Capital, Godrej Group, and SP Group. These transactions brought in global investors such as APG, CPPIB, ADB, and IFC.
Hari began his career at ICICI Securities, where he worked for two years as a capital market associate. During this time, he independently led the execution of multiple IPO and QIP transactions.
Milind brings over 25 years of experience as a Chartered Accountant to SILA, with extensive expertise in investor relations, IPO preparation, and DRHP filing. He excels in strategic business management, driving P&L activities, and improving profitability and productivity. His career includes senior roles where he has collaborated with top management on strategic vision, fostering relationships with banks and financial institutions and negotiating contracts.
As Group CFO at a previous organization, Milind managed an annual turnover of over ₹4,000 CR, overseeing financial operations, securing working capital, finalizing acquisition proposals, and ensuring statutory compliance. He was instrumental in implementing internal control systems, automating financial health reporting, and improving month-end financial reporting efficiency. His prior experience has further solidified his ability to drive growth and operational excellence, improve product margins, and manage complex financial activities.
Milind holds a Chartered Accountancy degree from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a B.Com. from RDVV University, Jabalpur.
Aniket has 13 years of experience in various companies. He started his career at Rohan Lifescapes, where he helped senior management with raising money for Real Estate projects and developing internal systems.
After that, he worked at KPMG India in their Corporate Finance team, where he dealt with M&A, Strategy, and Valuation engagements across Media & Consumer, IT ITES and Logistics corporations.
Aniket received his MBA from Cornell University and later worked at EY in New York, where he helped improve and implement engagements for Fortune 500 companies.
He has also worked at Lodha Group and WeWork India. At Lodha, he was part of the Strategy team and worked closely on various projects at Palava (a 4,500 acre township in Mumbai) and Commercial assets across Mumbai. At WeWork, he was responsible for 3+ Mn sq. ft. transactions across Mumbai, Bangalore, NCR, Hyderabad & Pune.
His strategic initiatives, Asset Management expertise and innovative foresight have helped these companies set up better processes.
Ankit has over 10 years of work experience and is currently leading the Real Estate Advisory practice at SILA. In his previous organizations, L&T Construction and Fabspace, Ankit has worked extensively on construction management, process design & implementation.
Ankit holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from IIEST, Shibpur and an MBA from ISB, Hyderabad.
Vinay Deshmukh is a prominent figure in Facility Management with over 30 years of experience. He is renowned for his scientific mechanized approach to cleaning and is the pioneer of an Integrated Facility Management company that operates successfully on national and international levels. With multiple
awards to his name, Vinay believes that post-COVID-19, Facility Management has become an enticing business opportunity. He is committed to the vision of building happy, healthy relationships with customers, society, and the environment.
With over 13 years of work experience, Alysha has a diverse background in fashion, marketing, business development, finance, and media. She began her career as a Vendor Management Specialist at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. She ensured contractual commitments were met while optimizing price, quality, delivery, and risk.
She then moved on to CNBC Asia as a News Assistant and Assistant Producer, where she created and produced content for live business news shows. Her experience also includes serving as the India Head of Business Coordination at Pharmamatch BV, a Netherlands-based pharmaceutical consulting firm. She managed manufacturing and sales activities, as well as third-party contract manufacturing.
Additionally, as the Marketing Manager at Project Eve, a premium fashion retail chain, she developed and executed a comprehensive marketing strategy, including events, fashion shows, workshops, and social media campaigns.
In the fashion industry, Alysha served as the Founder and Designer of SIOLI – Resort Wear, a niche fashion label focusing on resort and beach wear for the Indian market.
With her strong background in marketing, fashion, finance, and business development, Alysha’s current role as Assistant General Manager at SILA, where she leads the Marketing team, allows her to leverage her skills and drive innovative growth in the Real Estate sector.
Shailesh is a seasoned real estate professional with over 15 years of extensive experience in the industry. His expertise lies in crafting and implementing comprehensive business strategies encompassing various facets of real estate management. With a strong background in business management, construction management, design management, feasibility studies and due diligence, Shailesh has consistently demonstrated his ability to navigate complex real estate projects successfully.
He began his journey at IDES Pvt. Ltd (formerly Consulting Engineers Corp). He subsequently transitioned to Essar Projects, which provided him with valuable experience in project control and management. His career then led him to Oberoi Realty, where he played an instrumental role in driving the successful execution of various real estate projects. Shailesh also had a significant tenure at Edelweiss Financial Services for 7 years, where he became a key player in the industry, honing his expertise in financial services and real estate.
His exceptional leadership skills, ability to motivate teams, and commitment to system performance measurement and improvement make him a valuable asset at SILA.
Shivang Kagzi is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience and a strong background in financial management and operational excellence. His journey through a diverse range of industries has shaped him into a valuable addition to our leadership team.
Shivang holds an MSc in Finance from Bayes Business School (formerly known as Cass Business School).
Rahul's journey began at Cornerstone Talent Experience, his responsibilities included managing several high-profile sports personalities, including notable figures like Yuvraj Singh and Virat Kohli.
After a successful start in his career, Rahul pursued a Master's degree from the University of Nottingham, where he further honed his skills and knowledge. Returning to the professional arena, he worked at India Capital Markets, handling diverse responsibilities such as intra-day trading and wealth management.
Rahul's journey continued at Calyx Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals, where he achieved the "Performer of the Quarter" title three times and played a key role in expanding the company's business presence in Southeast Asia. His remarkable journey at SILA, where he started as a Manager and now serves as an Assistant Vice President, has been marked by numerous awards and a strategic role in expanding SILA's presence in important regions, including Gujarat and Bengal. Rahul's extensive experience, impressive track record, and commitment to excellence make him an invaluable member at SILA.
Tejas brings an experience spanning nearly two decades, shaping success across diverse landscapes of the Indian Banking and Real Estate Sector. Tejas began his career at ICICI Bank, managing multi-crore portfolios for high-net-worth individuals. He then moved onto Axis Bank with a similar role, demonstrating a consistent track record of excellence.
At TATA Realty & Infrastructure Ltd., he worked on diverse asset classes. His expertise in facility management unlocked significant value, boosting asset valuations. Tejas established his firm, providing both facility management and brokerage services for 6 years. Catering to a prestigious clientele, his firm thrived on providing simple, cost-effective and efficient solutions.
Before joining SILA, he served as Vertical Head at BVG India, further enriching his leadership skills.
Gautam leads SILA's international brand and marketing initiatives, bringing with him vast experience of the UK and European market. His background includes analysing listed media and marketing companies across North America and Europe, and consulting with large cap consumer brands on their product development and media marketing strategy.
Gautam brings across a deep technical knowledge of direct response as well and brand marketing, having worked with media technology platforms such as Rocketfuel as well as consulting on brand campaigns for listed FTSE 100 retail brands.
More recently, he has worked with boutique Indian service brands spanning fashion and interior design such as Nikita Pai Design studios and Valliyan jewellery, helping with their new market entry and expansion strategies.
With his strong background in finance, media, business development and strategy, Gautam is focused on accelerating Sila's international expansion across its entire suite of Real Estate services businesses.
Rushang has over 16 years of experience in real estate development, project management and consulting.
Before rejoining SILA after a short hiatus, he served as Head of Projects, where he successfully scaled the Advisory and Contracting Solutions vertical despite the challenges posed by COVID-19. Under his leadership, the EBITDA margin grew from 8% to 20%, and the team expanded from 2 to 30 members, securing multiple marquee clients. He also led Development Management for projects in Mumbai, Alibaug, and Rajkot, managing all phases of real estate development, feasibility studies and fundraising.
Before this, Rushang worked with prominent consulting firms like Quantum, Protiviti, and KPMG, where he provided services in risk advisory, capital projects consulting, and asset management. Earlier in his career, he was involved in real estate development and consulting with Abhikram, Uniefy Consulting, and Dharnidhar Constructions.
Om is a people-oriented management professional with over 14 years of experience working across different countries and industries. He holds an MBA from Manchester Business School.
Previously, he served as a Marketing Strategy Manager at Hilti Great Britain, where he managed key strategic projects and led the leasing business model for Northern Europe. In this role, Om collaborated with Sales, Finance, and Legal teams to drive customer migrations and build strong partnerships.
Earlier, Om worked as a Strategy Consultant at Capgemini, where he was part of a strategic initiative group focused on cost improvements, resource management and talent retention. His career began at Lakeland Chemicals India Ltd., where he served in various roles, ultimately becoming Senior Business Development Manager, overseeing significant growth and international expansion.
Om’s entrepreneurial spirit is reflected in his role as a Partner at Blue Stripes Entertainment, where he conceptualized and launched Mumbai’s first-ever beer gaming festival.
Anupama has over 25 years of experience managing large, diverse teams across geographies, verticals, and functions. She has a proven track record of turning chaotic business units into effective profit centers. She thrives in demanding environments, empowering her teams to take ownership, deliver results and drive innovation.
She previously served as General Manager of Operations at Brookfield Properties, where she oversaw operational excellence and profitability. Before this, she was Vice President of Business Operations at VAR Facility Management Solutions.
Anupama founded and operated My Bluebottle Professional Cleaning Solutions, offering home cleaning services. Earlier in her career, she held the role of Operations Manager at Condo Protego, followed by an Executive Director role at VAR Facility Management Services.
Her career began as a Regional Coordinator for the Intel Teach to the Future Program at Direm Marketing Services, where she managed educational programs and training. She holds a Master’s degree in Online Innovation & Entrepreneurship from the University of Pennsylvania.
Gokul has over 14 years of experience spanning online and offline fashion retail, real estate, custom media and tourism. He previously served as the COO at Papa Don’t Preach, where he set up structures and streamlined processes.
He also led Growth Strategy at Shopsense Retail Technologies, driving both B2B and B2C growth, and at Tata Housing, he managed marketing and sales.
His earlier roles include Operations Manager at Reliance Brands, Assistant Manager in Ad Sales at Mediascope Publicitas and Operations Executive at Cox & Kings, where he handled large-scale tourism operations.
Gokul’s broad expertise across industries has been instrumental in driving growth, improving operational efficiency and increasing profitability.
Jai is a seasoned professional specializing in commercial strategy and operational excellence, with over 15 years of experience in material handling equipment rentals and supply chain logistics. His expertise lies in optimizing business performance, enhancing efficiency, and driving strategic growth. He has led business units in both multinational and Indian organizations, driving commercial strategy, financial planning, and business development.
Before joining SILA, Jai served as Business Head at TARON Material Handling Equipment, a 100% subsidiary of LEAP India Pvt. Ltd., where he led nationwide operations and equipment rental business and was responsible for overseeing and managing the overall operations and strategic direction of the business. Prior to that, he was General Manager at Jost’s Engineering Company Ltd, where he managed operations for its rental arm and drove financial and operational turnaround strategies.
Jai began his career with BC Equipment Trading Pvt. Ltd. (GEAR) and was instrumental in scaling its operations across India. He holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Wales, London.
Lakshmipathy (LP) brings over 12 years of international experience in the construction industry, with a strong focus on project management, estimation, and financial oversight across sectors such as education, commercial, residential, data centers, and infrastructure.
Prior to joining SILA, LP worked with leading firms in the United States including Turner Construction and The Lane Construction Corporation. At Turner, he played key roles in the execution of complex, large-scale projects such as the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab and the QTS Ashburn Data Center, handling operations, MEP coordination, financial management, and logistics. His ability to drive collaboration between design teams, contractors, and clients ensured seamless project delivery.
LP holds a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from Johns Hopkins University. He is a LEED Accredited Professional and holds multiple industry certifications, including OSHA 30, USACE Construction Quality Management, and Procore Project Management.
It was a no-brainer, I fell in love with the plan and the whole buying process was so easy. I wanted a sense of community along with facilities that I would never have in a standalone bungalow, are all there and I have SILA who will look after it for me.
Seetu Jagtiani, Resident at Inner Circle
What we really liked about SILA is that the founders are young, energetic, and doing things differently. They have built a very strong leadership team and have a very big vision. They believe in corporate governance, culture and treating people as part of the team well. So that is something that we were really attracted by.
Shiv Chaudhary, Managing Director, Norwest Venture Partners
SILA helped us rationalize and think about the capacity of our space quite well. They made us understand that we had to be more economical so we got a lot more desk space and that made us realize our successful business model.
Robin Chhabra, Founder & CEO, Dextrus
