Mukesh Panda
Assistant General Manager @Isthara
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WORK HISTORY
Assistant General Manager @Isthara
Hyderabad, IN
Driving nationwide brand acquisition with end-to-end responsibility across onboarding, leasing, and legal coordination. Leading strategic brand partnerships, space finalization, and contract negotiations to support rapid expansion and smooth market entry.Successfully enabled leading QSR and café brands including Burger King, KFC, McDonald’s, Chinese Wok, and Costa Coffee to secure prime retail spaces. Single-handedly curated and onboarded brand portfolios across key markets such as Hyderabad, Chennai, Bihar, Delhi, Ghaziabad, Gujarat, Jhansi, and Zirakpur, strengthening regional presence and commercial performance.Currently working on- 1- P&M mall food court brand leasing.2- ATS khyber range food court brand leasing.3- Ghanaram Mall food court brand leasing.4- Working with Direct IIT student Groups for Food court acquisition.5- XB mall Chennai food court brand leasing.6- Patancheru hyderabad expressway food court.7- Malla reddy medical university food court.
EDUCATION
Institute of Hotel Management (IHM)
Bachelor of Science - BS, Restaurant/Food Services Management
DAV Centenary Public School - India
12th, Business/Commerce, General
ABOUT MUKESH PANDA
My Expertise:Brand Acquisition: I identify high-potential brands pan-India, from Delhi,Shirdi and Pune to Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, and beyond. My network spans numerous industries, from hypermarkets to IT parks, and I have an uncanny knack for uncovering hidden gems.Master Negotiator: I\'m fluent in the language of deal-making, securing agreements that benefit both brands and partners. My persuasive approach and deep understanding of market dynamics ensure win-win outcomes.Onboarding Orchestrator: From initial contact to final handshake, I meticulously manage the entire on-boarding process. I handle all paperwork, compliance, and logistics, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition for our partners.Proven Track Record: My experience stretches across diverse landscapes. I\'ve spearheaded the setup of service stalls for hypermarkets, led brand acquisitions for IT parks across major cities like Delhi, Noida, Calicut, Hyderabad and more.
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