About us

A reputed consulting business leader with over 36 years of experience across hospitality, commercial and other building sectors, Sateesh has led and scaled project and cost management practices for global firms. A Fellow of the RICS, he brings deep expertise and know-how on international best practices in project planning, contracts advisory, and cost strategy, strengthening Ascentis’ advisory leadership for complex, high profile projects across the group.

Richard brings over 35 years of construction and project leadership experience, with deep expertise in hospitality and mixed-use developments. He has delivered complex hotel projects across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, including large Marriott, Taj, and Ritz-Carlton developments.

Karuna Ahuja brings 20+ years of HR leadership across global firms like Bose, Eaton, and Bertelsmann. She’s a certified coach with expertise in strategy, change management, M&As, and leadership development. At Ascentis, she drives people and culture strategies aligned with the group’s growth.

Pushkar is a senior project leader with 30+ years in construction, driving quality, cost control, and team performance across landmark developments for Cushman & Wakefield, Piramal Realty, and Billimoria through decisive leadership, strategic focus, and a steadfast commitment to quality and team excellence.

Ajay brings three decades of distinguished experience in the construction industry. excelling in the execution of mega, fast-track, and complex projects across industrial, infrastructure, residential, and commercial domains, both for government and private sectors. He is recognised for strategic leadership in top management roles and demonstrates a consistent ability to deliver high-value results.

Sapan is a civil engineer with 35+ years’ experience across developers, PMC, and EPC firms. He has delivered iconic mixed-use projects, luxury high-rises, commercial hubs, malls, and airport terminals in India, contributing to global consultancies Jacobs and Mace and driving excellence in large-scale infrastructure development.

Rajneesh is a seasoned engineering professional with over 25 years of experience in hospitality development across South Asia. His expertise spans MEP services, value engineering, technical audits, construction management, and project delivery. His collaborative leadership style drives teams to overcome challenges and achieve project success.

Vishwas is a seasoned architect and development professional with nearly two decades of cross-industry experience. He brings deep expertise in design, construction, and project management, having delivered complex projects with optimised costs, timelines, and quality. Passionate about sustainable development, he focuses on innovative solutions that elevate guest experiences and improve project outcomes.

Raman is a NICMAR alumnus with 18+ years of experience in project and construction management. He has successfully delivered several landmark hospitality and institutional projects, including the Saint-Gobain Glass Plant, Lemon Tree Hotel, and the IIM Kashipur campus—many of which were completed within record timelines.

Kajal has 19 plus years of experience in hospitality and commercial projects. She is skilled at planning, contracts, budgeting, cost control, value engineering, and cross-functional coordination. Known for disciplined execution and reliable project outcomes and results across projects.

Jitendra has over 30 years of experience in managing finance and accounting operations for large multi-national companies. With excellent project management and cost control skills, Jitendra is paving the way for Ascentis towards financial performance, greater productivity and enhanced internal controls.

Ralph is a seasoned construction professional who has successfully managed increasingly complex projects while adapting to diverse cultural and business environments across Lebanon, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Morocco, Ivory Coast, and now Comoros. A Civil Engineering graduate from the American University of Beirut, Ralph now heads the Ascentis Dubai office.

Liara is a marketing and client services professional with 14+ years’ experience leading omni-channel campaigns for startups and multinationals. Specialising in B2B marketing, digital strategy, and public relations, she combines technical expertise with a passion for digital technologies, holding economics and IT management degrees from the University of Nottingham.

Rahul has 12+ years of experience in IT, automation, and business transformation across global markets. He has led award-winning automation projects, specializes in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, and excels in stakeholder engagement, cross-functional leadership, and delivering strategic, efficiency-driven solutions.

Chandrika Iddya, an architect with 17+ years’ experience, has delivered design management and advisory projects across hospitality, retail, commercial, and residential sectors. Skilled in concept design, feasibility, and interiors, she has led multidisciplinary teams to create functional, aesthetic, and sustainable solutions that align with client vision, budget, and global standards.

Alaa Hamed has 18 years of experience in managing large-scale infrastructure, hospitality, and industrial projects across the Middle East and Africa. He has held key leadership roles including site chief and production manager, overseeing complex projects such as luxury resorts, light rail transit systems, solar plants, and cement facilities demonstrating strong problem-solving, and resource management skills.

Ricardos is a proactive civil engineering professional with 14 years of experience leading diverse construction projects across Africa, the Bahamas, Lebanon, and the UAE. Skilled in both contracting and PMC roles, he has overseen high-end villas, towers, hospitality spaces, hospitals, and sanctuaries. His results-driven approach blends technical precision with strategic oversight, ensuring quality and timely delivery. Ricardos fosters collaboration across teams and stakeholders, driving projects from concept to completion with efficiency, adaptability, and impact.

Shyam has 20 years of experience in the construction, real estate, and project management consulting industry and has worked with Colliers, Gleeds, Premier Inn, Apollo Hospitals, and Leela Group. His exposure spans commercial offices, IT parks, hospitality, healthcare, airports, retail fit-outs, and large mixed-use developments, across both client-side and PMC roles, handling projects from concept to completion.