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Dharminder Salwan, Portfolio Manager - Global Real Estate & Facilities

Dharminder Salwan

Portfolio Manager - Global Real Estate & Facilities·Amazon (100% subsidiary of Amazon, USA)

India

Bachelor's degree, Management Studies

Work experience

Total years of experience: 31 years, 0 months

Portfolio Manager - Global Real Estate & Facilities

December 2021 - November 2024

Amazon (100% subsidiary of Amazon, USA)

Pune, India

December 2021 - November 2024

Dimensions: Part of Indias GREF leadership team representing GREF global functions across the
west region. Single point of contact for all senior business leaders in the west region for GREF.
Managing West India operations across 5 cities covering ~1 million sft. corporate office space and
supporting ~8500 employees.

Key Accomplishments:
• Spearheaded portfolio rationalization initiative, resulting in $17.6 million cost savings through
strategic space utilization and business engagement.
• Conceptualized and implemented pan-India Food program, enhancing employee experience,
bringing standardization and operational efficiency across pan-India portfolio.
• Leading the infrastructure pillar for Amazon Indias Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) affinity
group.
• Led critical Covid-19 pandemic task force, ensuring uninterrupted supply chain and business
continuity across pan-India portfolio.
• Led pan-India office PWD audit and compliance project, aligning with accessibility standards
and regulatory requirements.
• Led to formulate GREFs business continuity plan for standard response across pan-India
portfolio for all its services.
• Led and executed large-scale fit-out project for 277, 000 sft office space in Pune, optimizing
workspace design and functionality.
• Implemented multiple process automation initiatives, significantly improving accuracy and
efficiency of portfolio reporting.
• Lead the APAC office portfolio self-inspection, ensuring regional compliance and operational
risk management.
• Regularly managed annual Opex budgets within +/-5% variance.

Company industry:
IT Services

Director – Operations

December 2019 - December 2021

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)

Pune, India

December 2019 - December 2021

Dimensions: Part of JLL facilities management team assigned to one of their global e-commerce client
accounts in India managing with a primary responsibility of directly managing 350k sft of office space
and JLL managed portfolio of 10+ million Sft.

Key Accomplishments:
Helped setup a client centric operations team and lead to support various operational and strategic
initiatives on the client account. Responsible for Pune city operations with a ~3000-employee
headcount spread across 5 offices.

Company industry:
Real Estate

Director – Business Development and Operations*

January 2018 - December 2019

Adden Foods

Pune, India

January 2018 - December 2019

Dimensions: Successfully led a food services startup venture. Was involved in setting

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant

Director

November 2015 - February 2018

Blackrock (100% subsidiary of Blackrock, USA)

Mumbai, India

November 2015 - February 2018

Dimensions: Overall accountability for setting up and managing companies GRES - Real Estate, Critical Engineering and Design and Construction (Capital Projects) function comprising of Design and Construction - Program Management for companies APAC regional portfolio across - Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan. Point of contact for regional stakeholder management which included all CEO’s/Business Heads and COO’s for each country. Responsible for managing over US$20 Million annual P&L spends including Annual budgeting, Capex and Opex, Forecasting and Accruals.

Member of the APAC GRES Executive Committee.
Member of the global GRES Operating Committee.

Key Accomplishments:
• Successfully set up Real Estate and Capital Project function across the APAC region including a Program Management Function which included a complete procurement life cycle management including roll out.
• Instrumental in setting up the capital projects playbook for capital project governance and controls.
• Setup BlackRock’s first owned office in China in record time and within budget which included all aspects of regulatory compliance adherence.
• Designed and set up design guideline handbook for all capital projects across BlackRock.
• Instrumental in devising the collaborative workspace culture across APAC region.
• Handled all renovation, densification, restack and new fit out projects across the region successfully.
• Managed Stay vs. Go analysis for offices across the region to arrive at a RE strategy for the firm working closely with the finance and various other stakeholder teams.
• Worked on Concur, Concept 500, Tririga and other FM/RE platforms.
• Worked closely with major landlords and service providers to ensure timely delivery of services.

Company industry:
Financial Services
Job role:
Management

Director – Global Real Estate Services (GRES)

November 2015 - January 2018

Blackrock

Mumbai, India

November 2015 - January 2018

Dimensions: Overall accountability for setting up and managing companies GRES - Real Estate,
Critical Engineering and Design and Construction (Capital Projects) function comprising of Design and
Construction -
Program Management for companies APAC regional portfolio across multiple countries of over 1 Million
sft. Point of contact for regional stakeholder management which included all CEOs/Business Heads
and COOs for each country. Responsible for managing over US$20 Million annual P&L spends
including Annual budgeting, Capex and Opex, Forecasting and Accruals.

Company industry:
Financial Services

Director – Corporate Services, BCM and Corporate Security

January 2012 - October 2015

BlackRock

Gurgaon, India

January 2012 - October 2015

Dimensions: Strategic and operational management of 200, 000 square feet of Prime office space in
Gurgaon and Mumbai. Responsible for the overall strategic growth of the company in India for the
above work streams. I was member of the Indian leadership and executive committee of the
company.

Recipient of Corporate Services Employee of the Year award in 2014 across the APAC region for my
services.

Key Accomplishments:
• Instrumental in setting up and ramping up the Corporate Services, Business Continuity and
Security function and setting up policies and procedures for India operations.
• Managed and rolled out the RFI/RFP for facilities management contract and managed the
entire selection cycle from evaluation to roll out.
• Successfully managed to get the most attractive commercial office deal in the NCR market in
terms of Lease Terms and Rentals resulting in offerings bundled in the lease with positive
commercial savings across the lease term and saved over US$2.5 million.
• Helped create BlackRock a twin vendor RE/FM strategy on all aspects of services ranging from
operations to transaction management including lease administration.
• Was the project chair for its new office setups from a FM and Project delivery perspective.
• 100% feedback received for managing relocation of 1200+ employees during the new office moves.
• Successfully completed the project which was a GOLD LEED certified office well before time
and within budget which was well appreciated by global stakeholders.
• Set up formal service level agreements with key business stakeholders and rolled it out and
followed it up with regular appraisal reviews to proactively enhance user/stakeholder
experience.
• This was demonstrated with 0.8 basis points upward movement over two consecutive years of
employee feedback surveys.
• Managed the entire operations for all verticals of Corporate Services maintaining the overall
budgetary allocations and managing targeted P&L targets.

Company industry:
Financial Services

Director – General Services

November 2008 - January 2012

Bank of New York Mellon International Operations India Private Limited

Pune, India

November 2008 - January 2012

Key Accomplishments:
• Instrumental in setting up the General Services function and setting up policies and
procedures for the Indian operations.
• Set up formal service level agreements with business across the functions service delivery areas.
• Set up formal contracts with outsourced service providers to service business needs on a service
level based contract.
• Real Estate Asset Portfolio management as per Group standards and procedures.
• Country specific security management and compliances with Group and Local Security guidelines.
• Implemented country specific Business Continuity Management to support local businesses and
to adhere to Group and Local guidelines.
• Ensure and oversee that the function delivers within the approved operational budget by
supplying Real Estate services in a cost efficient and effective way.
• Develop and implemented annual capital expenditure plans.
• Carry out feasibility studies and proactively did forward planning to cater future real estate
needs of the businesses.
• Ensured operational risks (Property, HSE, Security and BCM) are captured, highlighted, and
developed a robust mitigation plan to service business needs.
• Successfully chaired infrastructure set up projects for executing and commissioning 3
office spaces covering 300, 000 square feet with work streams spread across UK and
USA.
• Managed and rolled out the RFI/RFP for facilities management contract and managed the
entire selection cycle from evaluation to roll out.
• Through constant review of existing leases managed to save over US$ 1 million across existing
leases.

Company industry:
Financial Services

Senior Manager

March 2003 - October 2008

Prudential PLC

Mumbai, India

March 2003 - October 2008

Corporate Facilities
Dimensions: Operational Management of 200, 000 square feet of Prime office space in Mumbai, supporting up-
to 2000 occupants of multiple Business units.
Key Accomplishments:
• Successful implementation of the 2 phase facility set up in Mumbai contributed to my secondment to
Prudential UK Plc., to work with the Corporate Property team in the UK on its group wide strategic new
business initiatives and reporting to the Head of Corporate Property Prudential Uk, Plc., . Restructuring the
Corporate Property Business Support Center being the primary objective of the secondment.
• Customization of the call center to cater to the various business needs
• Introduction of a robust MI pack to assist the Service Delivery Business Unit to better understand
respective building operations and improve contract management
• Optimized the resource levels for the Business Support Center through various call center planning
tools
• Reduction of repeat calls through Wing to Wing process enhancement and simplification
• Set up Prudential’s second office at Godrej compound, Vikhroli, Mumbai. The new office has Operational
Management of 100, 000 square feet of Prime office space and effectively backs up as a Business Continuity
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Site.
Led this project for a period of 9 months (in two phases) and executed the delivery ahead of schedule and
within budgets.
The Role Included:
• Identification and Appointment of Architects and Consultants (Services, Security etc)
• Design finalization by providing inputs based on business needs
• Liaised with UK Stakeholders for standardization on design and Brand
• Liaised with Group Security (UK), Health & Safety (UK) to ensure adherence of standards
• End to End Tendering and Procurement process
• Statutory Approvals and Lease (Software Technology Park of India, Electrical, Municipal)
• Identification and Appointment of Project Managers
• Integrated Facilities System Testing and hand over to Business
• Site set up - Led the India team in setting up the 100, 000 square feet office in Powai, Mumbai.
Role included:
• Timely Execution
• Budget Control
• Lead individual sub project teams
• Vendor management
• Infrastructure Optimization Project - Accommodated 60 more seats by optimizing the current
infrastructure
Principal Responsibilities:
• Management of efficient Operations by the Facilities Management team and life cycle
management for 3rd
party contract management for delivery of business support services.
• Develop strategy and Roadmap to meet functional goals while aligning with organizational goals
and ensuring services are provided within the approved budgets with a focus on cost optimization
and reduction.
• Creation, testing and updating of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning.
• Manage Customer Expectations through understanding and fulfilling their requirements, creating a
balance between Customer service and Cost.
• Formulate and implement preventive maintenance programs for building, utility system and
equipment to ensure 100% uptime and compliance with local regulatory standards.
• Asset Life Cycle, Inventory, Procurement, Event and Travel Management

Company industry:
Insurance & TPA
Job role:
Management

Senior Manager - Corporate Facilities

January 2003 - October 2008

Prudential Process Management Services

Mumbai, India

January 2003 - October 2008

• Successful implementation of the 2 phase facility set up in Mumbai contributed to my
secondment to Prudential UK Plc., to work with the Corporate Property team in the UK on its
group wide strategic new business initiatives and reporting to the Head of Corporate Property
Prudential Uk, Plc., . Restructuring the Corporate Property Business Support Center being the
primary objective of the secondment.
◦ Customization of the call center to cater to the various business needs
◦ Introduction of a robust MI pack to assist the Service Delivery Business Unit to better
understand respective building operations and improve contract management
◦ Optimized the resource levels for the Business Support Center through various call center
planning tools
◦ Reduction of repeat calls through Wing to Wing process enhancement and simplification
• Set up Prudentials second office at Godrej compound, Vikhroli, Mumbai. The new office has
Operational Management of 100, 000 square feet of Prime office space and effectively backs up as
a Business Continuity Site.
Led this project for a period of 9 months (in two phases) and executed the delivery ahead of
schedule and within budgets.
The Role Included

Company industry:
Insurance & TPA

Manager

May 1997 - February 2003

Accenture

Mumbai, India

May 1997 - February 2003

Facilities & Services
Dimensions: Operational Management of 350, 000 square feet of Prime office space in Mumbai, Bangalore
supporting up-to 6500 occupants of multiple Business units.
Key Accomplishments:
• Site Set Up - Executed a 22, 000 square feet and 31, 000 square feet world class offshore delivery centers (2
sites) within agreed budgets and time. They were the first two off shore centers set up by Accenture, role
included:
• Evaluation and identification of the most appropriate site based on criteria
• Finalizing the architect and vendors for electrical, civil and infrastructure requirements
• Introduced Business Continuity Planning / Disaster Recovery Planning
• As part of the global policy and design team introduced and set up Archives management across the
Accenture sites globally.
• Developed the Accenture signage program for India & Middle East region as part of the Brand team.
• As a part of the administration team, successfully executed and commissioned a major office infrastructure
of 42, 000 square feet office space in Nariman point - Mumbai’s Central Business District.
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Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Management

Senior Executive

August 1995 - April 1997

Sterling Holiday Resorts

Mumbai, India

August 1995 - April 1997

Administration
Dimensions: Operational Management of 100, 000 square feet of office space supporting up-to 2000 occupants
across 4 states.
Key Accomplishments:
• Executed and Commissioned a 5000 square feet office facility
• General office administration of 11 offices in 4 states viz. Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat and Madhya
Pradesh
M&N Publications

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Senior Executive - Administration

January 1995 - January 1997

Accenture (Formerly Andersen Consulting)

Mumbai, India

January 1995 - January 1997

• Identification and Appointment of Architects and Consultants (Services, Security etc)
• Design finalization by providing inputs based on business needs
• Liaised with UK Stakeholders for standardization on design and Brand
• Liaised with Group Security (UK), Health & Safety (UK) to ensure adherence of standards
• End to End Tendering and Procurement process
• Statutory Approvals and Lease (Software Technology Park of India, Electrical, Municipal)
• Identification and Appointment of Project Managers
• Integrated Facilities System Testing and hand over to Business
• Site set up - Led the India team in setting up the 100, 000 square feet office in Powai,
Mumbai. Role included:
• Timely Execution
• Budget Control
• Lead individual sub project teams
• Vendor management
• Infrastructure Optimization Project - seats the
current infrastructure

Principal Responsibilities:
• Management of efficient Operations by the Facilities Management team and life
cycle management for 3rd party contract management for delivery of business
support services.
• Develop strategy and Roadmap to meet functional goals while aligning with organizational
goals and ensuring services are provided within the approved budgets with a focus on
cost optimization and reduction.
• Creation, testing and updating of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning.
• Manage Customer Expectations through understanding and fulfilling their requirements,
creating a balance between Customer service and Cost.
• Formulate and implement preventive maintenance programs for building, utility
system and equipment to ensure 100% uptime and compliance with local
regulatory standards.
• Asset Life Cycle, Inventory, Procurement, Event and Travel Management. 5000 General 11 in 4 Maharashtra

Company industry:
IT Services

Administration Officer

December 1993 - July 1995

M&N Publications

Mumbai, India

December 1993 - July 1995

Executed and commissioned two offices of 8000 square feet and 4500 square feet respectively within 3
months.
• Was promoted from Admin. Asst to Admin Executive to Sr. Admin Executive to Administration
Manager during my tenure.

Company industry:
Printing
Job role:
Administration

Administration Officer

December 1993 - January 1995

M&N Publications

Mumbai, India

December 1993 - January 1995

• Executed and commissioned two offices of 8000 square feet and 4500 square feet respectively
within 3 months.
• Was promoted from Admin. Asst to Admin Executive to Sr. Admin Executive to
Administration Manager during my tenure.

Company industry:
Printing

Education

Mumbai University

January 2016

January 2016

Bachelor's degree, Management Studies

India

in

Lala Lajpat Rai College, Mumbai University

June 1991

June 1991

Bachelor's degree, Bachelors of Commerce

India

University of Mumbai

January 1991

January 1991

Bachelor's degree, Accounting

India

Lala Lajpat Rai College, Mumbai UniversityBombay Productivity council

January 1991

January 1991

Bachelor's degree, Computer Management

India

courses: Certificate course in Export Import Management

Datapro Information technology

January 1990

January 1990

Diploma, Computers And Information Science

India

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