Atin Tandon

About Atin Tandon

Turning spaces into thriving experiences, I bring 22+ years of deep expertise in Corporate Real Estate, Facility Management, and Workplace Strategy across diverse industries like Agri-Science, Manufacturing, IT, Biotech, and Telecom. My passion lies in transforming complex real estate portfolios across Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa, Russia, and China into efficient, sustainable, and employee-friendly environments that drive business growth and operational excellence. I’m known for leading cross-cultural teams and collaborating with stakeholders at every level to deliver seamless facility services that enhance productivity and create vibrant workplaces.As a key member of the Global Real Estate and Facility Management leadership team, I have successfully managed a variety of Integrated Facilities Management contracts, from outcome-based vested models to guaranteed maximum price agreements, always focusing on budget optimization and value-driven supplier partnerships. I have led end-to-end corporate real estate transactions including acquisitions, divestments, legal and safety assessments, and governance, delivering 25 to 30 deals annually with significant savings and footprint optimization. My expertise in workplace strategy embraces concepts like Activity Based Working to design fit-for-purpose spaces that boost employee experience while reducing costs.Committed to sustainability, I drive energy transformation and carbon reduction initiatives aligned with corporate goals. With a strong focus on capital project management, I oversee workplace development and asset lifecycle projects to ensure facilities remain future-ready. Health and safety leadership is integral to my approach, maintaining zero incident targets and full regulatory compliance. Above all, I pride myself on stakeholder engagement and relationship-building that ensures collaborative success and continuous improvement across the business.

Experience

1. Regional Head Group Facility Management - Amea (Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa & Russia)

   Syngenta

   May 2024 — Present · IN

   Steering Real Estate and Integrated Facilities Management operations for Syngenta’s AMEA region, covering 30+ countries and 120+ locations. Responsible for workplace strategy, budget oversight, and leading a diverse team, while driving business transformation and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.Achievements- Manage operations across corporate offices, R&D centers, co-working spaces, and trial sites, ensuring smooth facility functioning- Oversee US$ 35M OPEX and US$ 10M CAPEX budgets, optimizing spend and resource use- Lead a culturally diverse team of 15 direct and matrix reports from 14 nationalities, driving performance and development- Partner with global leadership to execute business transformation projects improving efficiency and service delivery- Control the global IFM contract, maintaining quality onsite services and achieving committed savings- Enforce strict Health, Safety, Security & Environmental policies to reduce company risk exposure.

Education

• Shivaji University

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Chemical Engineering

  1996 — 2000