Mumbai: Panattoni, an industrial real estate developer, has appointed Abhilash Pasupuleti as Chief Operating Officer (COO), India, as the company strengthens leadership capabilities to support its next phase of growth and expansion across key industrial and logistics markets in the country.
The appointment comes at a pivotal stage for Panattoni as it accelerates its pan-India growth strategy and expands its footprint through specialised, customer-centric and ESG-compliant industrial infrastructure developments.
In his new role, Abhilash will oversee operations across Panattoni’s development portfolio and work closely with the leadership team to drive strategic growth initiatives, operational excellence and the delivery of technology-led industrial and logistics infrastructure solutions.
Panattoni has rapidly built momentum in India with major developments including its foundational Delhi-NCR project at Panattoni Park NH71, the recently announced mega logistics park in Kochi, and a specialised aerospace-grade manufacturing hub in Hyderabad.
Abhilash brings over 16 years of experience across real estate investments, asset management, capital markets and fundraising. Prior to joining Panattoni, he served as Executive Director and Head of Asset Management at IndoSpace, where he managed development funds and a Core investment vehicle with assets under management of approximately USD 3 billion.
His professional experience also includes leadership roles across investment strategy, portfolio management, investor engagement and operations at global institutions including JP Morgan Chase, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services and Citi Markets.
Abhilash holds an MBA in Finance and a B.Tech in Electronics and Communications Engineering. His appointment is expected to support standardised execution across Panattoni’s expanding regional footprint while enabling delivery of advanced industrial assets aligned with evolving occupier requirements.
Commenting on the appointment, Norbert Sumisławski, Interim MD India & Managing Director International Project Management, Panattoni, added, “Welcoming Abhilash to the leadership team marks a monumental milestone during this period of phenomenal growth for Panattoni India. Abhilash’s extensive experience across industrial real estate, investments, and asset management, combined with his strong leadership capabilities, will be instrumental as we continue to expand our India platform and deliver best-in-class developments to our customers and to ensure that Panattoni continues to set global benchmarks for industrial infrastructure in India.”
Robert Dobrzycki, Panattoni CEO and Co-Owner Europe, UK, Middle East & India, stated, “India represents one of the most dynamic growth markets for global logistics and industrial real estate today. The appointment of a seasoned operational leader like Abhilash underscores Panattoni’s long-term commitment to the region, ensuring the company has the localised leadership and execution capabilities required to deliver world-class, institutional-grade assets that seamlessly align with global tenant expectations and India’s rapid industrial transformation.”
Sharing his views on the appointment, Abhilash Pasupuleti, Chief Operating Officer, Panattoni India, expressed, “Panattoni has an exceptional global legacy and reputation for developing high quality industrial and logistics real estate solutions. I’m excited to join the team at such an important stage of its growth in India as the the company aims to expand its presence in India. The country continues to offer significant opportunities across logistics, manufacturing, and industrial infrastructure, and I look forward to working with the leadership team, customers and our partners to support Panattoni’s growth ambitions and delivering best-in-class solutions to our customers and investors.”
