34+ Years Executive Leadership

Mohan Ram D

Senior General Manager — Property & Asset Management

Currently heading campus operations for a 5 Million Sq. Ft. Grade-A IT/ITES Park (TRIL Infopark / Intellion Park, CBRE). Former leadership roles at DLF Downtown, Phoenix Marketcity & Palladium Mall, and 19 years of distinguished service in the Indian Navy.

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Mohan Ram D — Senior General Manager
Active Executive Leadership
CBRE at TRIL Infopark
5 Million Sq. Ft. Campus
5M+ Sq. Ft.
Assets Under Management
34+ Years
Executive & Operations Leadership
₹250+ Cr
Naval Platform Refit Executed
3x Naval
Chief Commendations & Gold Medal
Mohan Ram D

Mohan Ram D

Senior General Manager — Asset Management

Current RoleCBRE at TRIL Infopark
Total Experience34+ Years
Defence BackgroundIndian Navy Veteran
LocationChennai, India
Commercial Real EstateGrade-A IT ParksDestination MallsMarine Engineering
Executive Profile

34+ Years Driving Operational & Asset Excellence

Accomplished Property, Estate, Facilities, Engineering, and Commercial Operations Leader with over 34 years of multi-sector experience spanning Grade-A IT Parks, Commercial Real Estate, Destination Malls, Hospitality Infrastructure, and the Indian Navy.

Currently serving as Senior General Manager — Property & Asset Management (CBRE at TRIL Infopark), overseeing operations for one of India's premier 5 Million Sq. Ft. IT/ITES campuses. Previously held senior executive roles with DLF Downtown (JLL) and Phoenix Marketcity & Palladium Mall.

Recognized for strategic leadership, energy optimization, financial discipline, statutory compliance, risk management, and delivering high-impact infrastructure upgrade projects while maintaining high tenant and visitor satisfaction standards.

Large-Scale Asset Operations

Proven track record managing assets exceeding 5 Million sq. ft.

Energy & ESG Leadership

Measurable utility optimization and sustainability program delivery.

Naval Engineering Discipline

19 years of technical leadership, salvage operations, and refit coordination.

AI-Integrated Management

Certified in AI automation, AI leadership, and agentic computer workflows.

Career Timeline

Work Experience

Senior General Manager — Property & Asset Management

CBRE South Asia Pvt Ltd
May 2025 – PresentChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Key Focus: Managing operations of a 5 Million Sq. Ft. IT/ITES campus (TRIL Infopark / Intellion Park)
  • Provide strategic leadership for campus operations, engineering services, safety, security, and tenant engagement.
  • Lead business planning, budgeting, statutory compliance, ESG sustainability initiatives, and operational governance.
  • Drive utility optimization and energy conservation programs resulting in significant operational cost savings.
  • Oversee high-capacity HVAC systems, critical power infrastructure, procurement strategies, and vendor governance.

Director — Estate Operations

JLL India (DLF Downtown)
Nov 2024 – Jun 2025Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Key Focus: Strategic operational direction for premium commercial asset
  • Directed engineering, facility management, asset maintenance, and tenant relationship management.
  • Managed annual operating budgets, business continuity planning, and statutory compliance.
  • Supported leasing operations through operational readiness and tenant experience enhancement.

General Manager — Campus Operations

Phoenix Mills Ltd. (Phoenix Marketcity & Palladium Mall)
Apr 2022 – Dec 2024Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Key Focus: Led operations for one of South India's largest retail destinations (300+ Brands)
  • Headed complete mall operations including engineering, housekeeping, security, parking, and visitor experience.
  • Managed 300+ national and international brands, 11-screen multiplex cinema, and luxury retail zones.
  • Directed crowd management, emergency preparedness, business continuity planning, and risk mitigation.

Deputy General Manager — Engineering Operations

Phoenix Marketcity Chennai
Jan 2013 – Mar 2022Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Key Focus: Pivotal role from project commissioning through operational stabilization
  • Led engineering and maintenance operations for a 1 Million Sq. Ft. retail destination.
  • Managed 4500 TR HVAC capacity, electrical distribution, fire protection systems, and water treatment utilities.
  • Reduced energy costs through systematic optimization without compromising visitor or tenant comfort.

Project Head

Agri Vitro Tech Laboratories
Aug 2012 – Jan 2013Secunderabad / Hyderabad, India
Key Focus: New tissue culture production laboratory under National Horticulture Mission
  • Headed project execution for setting up new tissue culture production laboratory unit.
  • Managed facility design, equipment setup, and operational commissioning under NHM at Medchal Industrial Estate.

Faculty & Manager — System Engineering & Control (SECON)

Centre of Marine Engineering Technology (CMET), INS Shivaji
May 2009 – Jul 2012Lonavla, Pune, India
Key Focus: Instrumental in establishing the System Engineering & Control Division
  • Trained approximately 1,300 naval officers and international trainees annually in marine and control engineering.
  • Delivered specialized courses in Condition-Based Predictive Maintenance (CBPM), Noise & Vibration, and ICE automation.
  • Awarded Best Instructor Award in 2009, 2010, and 2011.

Refit Coordinator — Engineering Module

INS Agray / Naval Dockyard Mumbai
Jun 2004 – May 2009Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, India
Key Focus: Coordinated ₹250+ Crore naval platform reconstruction project with zero safety incidents
  • Coordinated complete engineering reconstruction of a damaged naval platform without prior design drawings.
  • Led indigenization initiatives to replace foreign equipment with Indian manufacturing units.
  • Awarded Commendation by Commander-in-Chief, Western Naval Command for exceptional execution.

Engineer / Deputy Manager (Engineering Division)

Indian Navy (Port Blair / LCU-37)
Feb 2000 – May 2004Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Key Focus: Propulsion systems, heavy diesel power plants, and salvage operations
  • Managed operation, installation, testing, and maintenance of heavy diesel propulsion engines and power plants.
  • Achieved cost savings through predictive maintenance (CBPM) and equipment tuning.
  • Awarded Commendation by Chief of Naval Staff for salvage and emergency operations.

Meteorological Observer

Naval Airstation, Goa
Aug 1993 – Sep 1997Goa, India
Key Focus: Flight clearance coordination and atmospheric forecasting
  • Coordinated flight clearances and provided area/route weather forecasts for pilots.
  • Conducted weather observations (METAR/SPECI) for aerodrome operations.
Key Milestones

Featured Projects & Major Achievements

5M Sq. Ft. IT Campus Management

CBRE at TRIL Infopark, Chennai

Leading strategic operations, ESG sustainability programs, HVAC utilities, vendor governance, and tenant relations for one of India's premier IT/ITES campuses.

Commercial Real Estate

₹250+ Cr Naval Platform Refit

INS Agray — Naval Dockyard Mumbai

Successfully coordinated complete engineering reconstruction of a damaged naval platform without initial design drawings. Achieved zero safety incidents and led indigenization of critical machinery.

Defence Engineering

Destination Retail Mall Ops

Phoenix Marketcity & Palladium Mall

Managed full campus operations, engineering, crowd safety, food courts, and 11-screen multiplex for a premier destination mall featuring 300+ national and international brands.

Retail & Lifestyle
Core Competencies

Skills & Technical Expertise

Property & Asset Management

5M+ Sq. Ft. Asset OperationsGrade-A IT Park GovernanceDestination Mall ManagementOPEX & CAPEX BudgetingTenant Relationship ManagementVendor & Contract AdministrationESG & Sustainability Initiatives

Engineering & Utilities

HVAC Systems (up to 4500 TR)Diesel Engines (up to 40,000 BHP)Condition Monitoring (CBPM)Predictive & Preventive MaintenancePower & Electrical UtilitiesFire Protection InfrastructureEnergy Conservation Optimization

Automation & Controls

PLC Programming & Industrial AppsSCADA / HMI Process AutomationIntegrated Platform Management (MAPPS)Instrumentation & Control SystemsAllen Bradley PLC & NetworkingMechatronics (Hydraulics & Pneumatics)

AI Leadership & Tech Skills

AI-First Leadership for TeamsAI for Administrative AutomationClaude API & Agentic Computer UseAI-Powered People ManagementCareer Conversations in AI EraDigital Transformation & Tech Adoption
Linguistic Abilities:
English (Professional)Hindi (Fluent)Tamil (Native)
Recognition

Honors & Naval Commendations

Commendation by Chief of Naval Staff

Indian Navy Headquarters

Awarded for exceptional leadership during salvage and emergency operations in adverse conditions.

Commendation by Commander-in-Chief

Western Naval Command

Recognized for outstanding execution of the ₹250 Crore naval platform reconstruction project.

Gold Medalist — First Rank

CMET, INS Shivaji

Secured First Rank in Professional Engineering Course at the Centre of Marine Engineering Technology.

Best Instructor Award (Marine Engineering)

Indian Navy (2009)

Awarded Best Instructor for outstanding dedication in training marine engineering officers.

Best Instructor Award (Noise & Vibration)

Indian Navy (2010 & 2011)

Two-time consecutive recipient for specialized officers' technical training programs.

Academic Qualifications

Education & Degrees

M.Phil. in Business Management

Alagappa University
2006 – 2008

MBA (Marketing Management)

Alagappa University
2002 – 2005

Bachelor's Degree in Marine Technology

Cochin University of Science & Technology
2001 – 2004

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering & Marine Systems

CMET, INS Shivaji
1997 – 2000

Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics

University of Madras
Graduate Degree

Advanced Diploma in Fire & Industrial Safety

Invotech Precision Engineers (IBOEHS)
2011 – 2012
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