Umesh Patil

About Umesh Patil

Successful retail destinations are not built by chance, they are built through the right tenant mix, strong commercial strategy, and disciplined execution.I am a Retail Leasing & Shopping Mall Management Advisory Specialist with 12+ years of experience across shopping malls, high-street retail, and organized retail formats.As Co-Founder & Co-Owner of Limelight Business Solutions, I partner with mall developers, retail brands, and investors to build, optimize, and scale profitable retail assets.My core expertise lies in commercial leasing, tenant mix strategy, mall operations, and food court leasing, supported by strong capabilities in strategic planning and business management. I have successfully executed end-to-end leasing assignments across large-format malls, high-street developments, and kiosk formats, with a focus on occupancy optimization, revenue enhancement, and long-term asset value creation.Throughout my career, I have led brand zoning, LOI closures, tenant onboarding, space handovers, and store launches, backed by a deep understanding of catchment dynamics, market positioning, and tenant relationships. This enables me to design commercially viable leasing frameworks that align developer objectives with brand expansion strategies.At Limelight Business Solutions, our advisory spans Strategic Leasing, Mall Management Consulting, Franchise Advisory, and Branding & Advertising Space Monetization, enabling stakeholders to make data-driven and sustainable decisions.I am passionate about creating long-term value, mentoring teams, and fostering collaborative partnerships within the retail real estate ecosystem.If you are a developer looking to unlock asset potential or a retail brand planning strategic expansion, I welcome meaningful conversations and partnerships. Let\'s Grow Together!

Experience

1. Co-founder

   Limelight Business Solutions

   Mar 2023 — Present · Surat, IN

   Creating Ideal Leasing Opportunities for Retail Real Estate Owners and Brands. Limelight Business Solutions helps retail brands expand across leading shopping malls and high streets in India.

Education

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  MBA in International Business Management , Global Business - Trade / Commerce / Research

• Pune University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) , Marketing

  2011 — 2013