Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Kian Developers

A Real Estate Vertical of Indo Group Holdings (IGH)

Location: Pune, Maharashtra

About Kian Developers

Kian Developers is the real-estate development arm of Indo Group Holdings (IGH), a diversified Indian group with established interests across shipbuilding, engineering, metals, infrastructure services, and institutional projects.

Kian Developers has been conceived as a long-term, design-led, value-driven real-estate platform, focused on high-quality residential and mixed-use developments rather than volume-driven construction. The company operates from Pune, with a strategic intent to build a small but high-credibility portfolio over the next 5–7 years.

Flagship Project (Launch Phase)

The company's first flagship residential project is currently under active planning and land finalisation in the Pune region. This development will set the tone for Kian Developers' DNA:

• Thoughtfully planned residential community
• Strong emphasis on design, liveability, and construction quality
• Disciplined project economics and transparent governance
• Brand-led positioning rather than commodity housing

The incoming CEO will play a central role in shaping, launching, and delivering this inaugural project, thereby defining the organisation's operating culture and market reputation.

Role Overview

Kian Developers is seeking a highly experienced, hands-on Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to build and lead the company from its formative stage into a professionally managed, respected real-estate developer.

This role demands a builder-operator mindset, not merely a steward of existing assets. The CEO will have end-to-end responsibility for strategy, project execution, commercial performance, governance, and brand credibility.

The position reports directly to the Promoter Group / Board at Indo Group Holdings (IGH).

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership

• Define Kian Developers' long-term vision, development philosophy, and growth roadmap
• Establish clear positioning in the Pune residential real-estate market
• Translate promoter intent into executable, bankable strategies

2. Project Development & Execution

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of the flagship project:
• Land evaluation & feasibility
• Product conceptualisation and master planning
• Design development with architects and consultants
• Statutory approvals and compliance
• Construction execution, quality control, and timelines
• Implement robust project management systems and controls

3. Commercial & Financial Oversight

• Own project economics, budgets, cash-flows, and profitability
• Structure funding strategies (equity, debt, project finance where required)
• Ensure disciplined cost control and risk management
• Work closely with IGH finance teams and external advisors

4. Sales, Marketing & Brand Building

• Define pricing, go-to-market strategy, and sales velocity targets
• Build a credible, premium-oriented brand identity for Kian Developers
• Oversee channel partners, sales teams, and customer engagement strategy
• Ensure strong post-sales governance and customer trust

5. Organisation Building

• Build and lead a lean, high-calibre core team (projects, sales, finance, legal)
• Set professional SOPs, reporting systems, and accountability structures
• Establish a culture of transparency, discipline, and long-term thinking

6. Governance & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the principal interface with:
• Promoters & Board
• Regulators and statutory authorities
• Financial institutions and lenders
• Consultants, contractors, and partners
• Ensure strong corporate governance and compliance standards

Candidate Profile

Experience

• 20+ years of experience in Indian real-estate development
• Proven track record of successfully delivering residential or mixed-use projects from concept to completion
• Prior experience as CEO / COO / Business Head / Project Director in a reputed real-estate organisation
• Deep familiarity with Pune real-estate market preferred

Core Competencies

• Strong understanding of:
• Land acquisition & feasibility
• RERA, local development regulations, and approval processes
• Construction management and contractor ecosystems
• Project finance and cash-flow driven development
• Commercially sharp, financially literate, and execution-oriented
• Able to balance design ambition with financial discipline

Leadership Traits

• Entrepreneurial mindset with institutional discipline
• High integrity, calm authority, and long-term orientation
• Comfortable working closely with promoters in a build-from-scratch environment
• Strong decision-maker with the ability to take ownership

Senior professionals with relevant leadership experience in real-estate development are invited to submit a detailed professional profile, including key projects delivered and roles held.

Profiles may be shared in confidence at [HIDDEN TEXT]

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For limited, preliminary communication only, candidates may message WhatsApp +91 93251 50505.

No calls. Shortlisted profiles will be contacted directly.

Skills Required
Construction Management, Project Finance