Devina Ghildial

Background

About Devina Ghildial

I have more than 18 years of cross functional in the domains of real estate advisory and private banking/preferred investments. Currently I am the Managing Director for RICS' operations in the South Asia region. RICS is a global professional body, that promotes and enforces the leading chartered qualification and standards in the development and management of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure. In my current role, I am primarily responsible for managing the regions’ operations, and spearheading growth of the RICS in South Asia. I play an integral role in strategic direction, day to day operations and business plan delivery. I also act as a brand ambassador and represent the organization in the media. I act as a key interface between the RICS and the Government, trade associations and bodies, key organisations and other relevant stakeholders in the sector and am also a part of the Global Leadership team for the RICS. Prior to joining RICS, I have worked in senior positions in the wealth/private banking domain with leading organisations such as Barclays Bank Plc, Dawnayday AV Advisors and Kotak Mahindra Bank. Investments being my domain, I advised the ultra-high net worth segment. I have also been a part of the real estate industry in India and worked with Jones Lang LaSalle (erstwhile Chesterton Meghraj) and Ansal Properties & Industries Ltd. My experience gives me a holistic perspective of the real estate (development & consulting side) and financial arena. I hold a Bachelors Degree in Commerce with a specialization in Banking and Finance and Cost and Works Accounting from Pune University and was a distinction student all through. I have also done my Masters degree in Management from Pune University where I topped my College. I then went on to do an Executive Management program from Harvard University.