Shirish Wagh

About Shirish Wagh

Shirish Wagh (MRICS) is a seasoned professional with over three decades of expertise in operations management, estate and asset management, facility management, and property development across luxury hotels, residential and commercial properties, and mixed-use developments. A Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), Shirish has held senior leadership roles at renowned organizations, including DLF, Oberoi Realty, RMZ Corp, Oberoi Hotels, Hyatt Hotels and Taj Hotels.Currently serving as Executive Director - Head of Operations at DLF Rentco, Shirish oversees the management of over 50 million sq. ft. of mixed-use developments across India, including luxury malls, commercial offices, and retail spaces. He leads end-to-end operations, from project handovers to implementing innovative systems and processes, ensuring compliance, and driving efficiency. He also manages critical infrastructure, including fire and life safety systems, and has been instrumental in implementing process improvements and financial due diligence, resulting in significant cost savings.Shirish has a proven track record in pre- and post-opening project handovers, strategic planning, statutory compliance, financial optimization, and implementing green building practices. His leadership has been recognized through numerous industry awards for sustainability, innovation, and safety.With a technical background in mechanical and marine engineering, complemented by an MBA and certifications from Harvard Business School and the City University of London, Shirish combines deep technical expertise with strategic business acumen. He is passionate about leveraging technology, process improvements, and client engagement to drive operational excellence and profitability in the real estate and hospitality sectors.He Strategies and lead the Commercial Operations team, Property Management, Utility, Facility operation, Security, House Keeping, MEP, Legal, Planning,Finance and project teams for efficient operation of properties for large size city developments like DLF City, mixed developments like Commercial, Residential, Mall, School, Retail and Hotel including handover of Societies and RWAs to committees/govt authorities. New projects implementation, negotiations with legal cases, interactions with RWAs, Govt Bodies for City infra management. Organizational profitability through effective preparation & utilization of budget. He also has 4 years experience at International Property (Taj Hotel in London)

Experience

1. Executive Director-head of Operations Dlf Rentco

   DLF Offices

   Jan 2025 — Present · IN

Education

• City University London Project Management

  Project Management, Project Management

• MBA

  Master's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

  1992 — 1994

• CMET

  Mechanical Engg, Mech Engg

  1984 — 1988

• Harvard Business School Leadeship Development Courses

  8 Certificate short courses, Negotiations, Organizational Leadership, HR, Team Building, Collaboration, Employee Engagement

  2012 — 2017

Skills

• Construction Management
• Hospitality Industry
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Contract Management
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Facilities Management
• Energy Audit
• Vendor Management
• Hotels
• Pre-Opening
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Asset Managment
• New Business Development
• Fire Safety Management
• Project Planning
• Business Development
• Asset Management
• Engineering
• Hospitality
• Crm
• Employee Training
• Feasibility Studies
• Team Building
• Management
• Budgets
• Project Management
• Finance
• Contract Negotiation
• Building Management
• Negotiation
• Energy Audits
• Energy Management
• Maintenance Management
• Property Management Systems
• Hospitality Management
• Leasing and Sub Leasing
• Property Management
• Capital Budgeting