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Vignesh Karthik

​Corporate Chief Engineer | Portfolio Strategy, LEED Certification, New Openings & Sustainability | London Business School x Blue Mint | IHCL MD’s Club Winner | National Electrical Supervisor Licensee | Tech Enthusiast

Role
Corporate Chief Engineer at DS Group
Location
Gurugram, HR, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
EngineeringView LinkedIn profile

About Vignesh Karthik

Strategic Engineering Leader | Corporate Portfolio Management | Pre-Opening & Technical Services Specialist​I am a results-driven Engineering Professional specializing in operational excellence for the super-luxury hospitality sector. Currently a member of the corporate leadership team at DS Group, I oversee the technical health, sustainability roadmap, and strategic asset management of a diverse, multi-brand hospitality portfolio.​With a foundation from Anna University and London Business School, and as a recipient of the IHCL MD’s Club Award, I specialize in transforming engineering departments from cost centers into value drivers. I focus on the full asset lifecycle, steering new builds through rigorous Technical Services (TSA) and Pre-Opening phases to ensure long-term efficiency and brand compliance across Marriott, IHG, and IHCL standards.​Core Competencies:​Strategic Asset Management: Optimizing Capex/Opex and lifecycle costs for high-growth portfolios.​New Project Openings: Directing grassroots MEP design, vendor standardization, and seamless handovers.​Sustainability & LEED: Pioneering \"Green\" initiatives and energy-efficient technologies (EC Motors, Heat Recovery, IoT-BMS) to secure LEED certification.​Leadership & Optimization: Mentoring technical teams to ensure 100% uptime and uncompromising guest experiences.​As a licensed National Electrical Supervisor and tech enthusiast, I am committed to integrating smart building technologies to protect the DNA of luxury assets.

Experience

  1. Corporate Chief Engineer

    DS Group

    Apr 2026 — Present · Noida, IN

Education

  • SHMHSS

    Higher Secondary Schooling, Mathematics and Computer Science

    2007 — 2009

  • London Business School

    Executive Program, Leadership

  • Anna University Chennai

    B.E., Electrical and Electronics Engineering

    2009 — 2013

Skills

  • English
  • Fire Alarm System
  • Lt Panel Operation
  • Electrical Maintenance
  • Lt Panel
  • Facility Management (Fm)
  • Chiller
  • Photoshop
  • Hlp Reports
  • Fire Life Safety
  • Microsoft Office
  • Windows
  • Utility Management
  • Pre-Opening
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Hvac
  • C License

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