Rajdeep Bhaduri

About Rajdeep Bhaduri

With over two decades of experience, currently leading corporate real estate strategy at DLF, delivering transformative results in commercial leasing and asset monetization. Spearheading leasing transactions for over 12-15 million sq. ft, securing global tenants like IBM, TCS, Citi, Stanchart, Cognizant, while driving Cr+ in asset sales to position the portfolio for REIT readiness. Adept at strategic planning, team leadership, and integrating managed office solutions. Passionate about leveraging sustainability and digital innovation, with a focus on PropTech and AI to modernize real estate practices. Committed to advancing high-performing portfolios and fostering collaborations that shape the future of real estate.

Experience

1. Corporate Real Estate Strategy & Leasing

   DLF Limited

   Nov 2018 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Drove strategic leasing, asset monetization, and tenant acquisition across a large-scale commercial portfolio, positioning assets for institutional ownership and REIT readiness.Delivered ₹1,400 Cr+ in asset sales through disciplined leasing, portfolio optimization, and investor-focused positioning, strengthening income visibility and asset quality.Secured and managed marquee global occupiers including IBM, Cognizant, Accenture, Samsung, and American Express, SCB, WOOD, S&P, BT, Vodafone, Ericsson, Tech Mahindra, Visteon etc, building long-term partnerships aligned to their expansion and workplace strategies, and elevating portfolio credibility.Led leasing of 10M+ sq. ft, owning the full transaction lifecycle from origination to closure. Consistently achieved high occupancy and premium pricing through sharp market insight and structured deal-making.Built and scaled high-performance sales and operations teams, embedding execution rigor, data-driven decision-making, and governance to enhance productivity and predictability.Pioneered managed office solutions, capturing demand for flexible workspaces, improving asset utilization, and unlocking new revenue streams.Partnered with cross-functional leadership to align leasing strategy with portfolio and capital objectives, driving sustained value creation and long-term asset performance.

Education

• Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

  Senior Management Programme, General Management and Strategy

• Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

  Senior Management Program

• Indian Institute of Planning and Management

  Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Marketing (major) & Finance (minor)

  2001 — 2003

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  Engineering, civil

  1997 — 2001

• The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

  Real Estate Economics and Finance

• Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

  Senior Management Programme

• Don Bosco School Liluah

  Science, physics chemistry and maths

  1986 — 1997

Skills

• Customer Service
• New Business Development
• Investment Properties
• Management
• Project Planning
• Portfolio Management
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Crm
• Commercial Real Estate
• Budgeting
• Sales
• Market Research
• Valuation
• Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• Leadership
• Business Planning
• Real Estate Development
• Asset Management
• Budgets
• Strategy
• Marketing
• Vendor Management
• Team Management
• Real Estate
• Negotiation
• Market Analysis
• Sales Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Property Management
• Key Account Management
• Residential Homes
• Business Strategy
• Strategic Planning
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Financial Modeling
• Real Estate Transactions
• Entrepreneurship