The annual FM 40 Under 40 Awards shine a spotlight on professionals driving innovation in corporate real estate, infrastructure, sustainability, workplace solutions, and beyond
The 2nd edition of BW Facility Management 40 Under 40 Awards, hosted by BW Businessworld, honoured India’s most promising leaders in facility management under the age of 40. Held at The Eros Hotel , New Delhi the event brought together next-gen changemakers revolutionising the way workplaces operate and evolve.
About The Awards
The annual FM 40 Under 40 Awards shine a spotlight on professionals driving innovation in corporate real estate, infrastructure, sustainability, workplace solutions, and beyond. This year’s theme, “Recognising Next Generation Facility Management Thought Leaders & Innovators,” focused on honouring those who are shaping the workplaces of tomorrow.
Jury Panel Highlights
Jury Chair:
Sanjay Dutt
Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Tata Realty & Infrastructure Ltd.
Jury Members:
Dr. Annurag Batra
Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, BW Businessworld & Founder, exchange4media
Dr. Sameer Saxena, FRICS, IGBC AP, GEM CP, IOSH
Real Estate Services Leader – India, Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc.
Sunil Ralph
Senior Vice President, Administration, JSW Steel
Col Navinder Narang
Head Infrastructure Facilities & ESG
Tripti Kedia
Publisher & Business Head, Realty Plus
Kanwar Pal Gill
Director – Real Estate India, Concentrix
Sanjay Shishodia
Deputy General Manager – Corporate Administration & Facility Management, Hero MotoCorp Ltd.
Anu Naik
AVP – Senior Procurement Specialist, Bank of America
Sunil Gauba
Vice President & Head of Real Estate Expansion, Cars24
Noor Fatima Warsia
Group Editorial Director, BW Businessworld
Jagvinder Mann Pinny
Independent Corporate Real Estate Professional, Former Senior Portfolio Leader, Microsoft
Kamal Satsangi
Group Head – General Management & Administration, Air India
Arun Sharma
Associate Vice President & Head, Administration, Infogain India
Neelam Chhabra
Neelam Chhabra, AVP Facilities & Travel-India, Axis Max Life Insurance
Rakesh Sharma
CEO, Consultancy and Advisory Services, PURSLANE INC
Sapna Srivastava
Editor, Realty Plus
Shaping Future Of Facility Management
As organisations rethink workplaces for a post-pandemic world, facility managers are evolving from enablers to strategic business partners. These 40 professionals are at the forefront—driving ESG goals, redefining efficiency, and creating people-centric environments.
Partners Who Made It Possible
Powered By: Blue Star
Future Shaper Innovator: SMS Integrated Facility Services Pvt. Ltd.
Mobility Partner: ECO Mobility
Event Partners: Joy Travels, Fandrum, BEANLY, Realty+, e4m, IWM BUZZ, Impact, Pitch
Why It Matters
The FM 40 Under 40 Awards are more than accolades. They are a platform to recognise, inspire, and empower the next wave of FM leaders across India. Whether it’s through sustainability, smart infrastructure, or exceptional service delivery—these honourees are shaping the way we work, live, and thrive.
Full List Of Winners
| Name | Organisation | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| Aditya Loomba | ECO Mobility | Joint Managing Director |
| Animesh Bhardwaj | Tata Realty and Infrastructure | Senior Manager, Asset Management |
| Devyani Jaipuria | DPS Gurgaon & RJ Corp Healthcare | Pro-Vice Chairperson & Director |
| Dinesh Yadav | Air India | Manager – Admin & Facilities |
| Dr. Abhishek Sharma | Fortis Hospital Gurugram | Head – Administration |
| Elavarasan Mathiyalagan | Wipro | Technical Lead |
| Garvit Bhardwaj | Innovaccer Analytics | Associate Director – Administration |
| Gaurav Kumar Singh | Air India | Senior Manager – General Administration |
| KarthikBabu N | Indus Towers | Head – Administration |
| Koduru Naga Venkata Seshu Kumar | P24 Facility Services | General Manager – Technical Operations |
| Manav Bakshi | Air India | Associate – Admin and Facility |
| Manikanta Srinivas K | Vee Technologies | Manager – Administration and Facilities |
| Manil Bangera | SMS Integrated Facility Services | Senior Manager – Key Account and Digital Operations |
| Mohammed Azhar Hussain | Wework India Management | Facilities Manager |
| Neha Khanna | Jones Lang LaSalle | Director, Sourcing & Procurement – West Asia |
| Rahul Arora | Inshorts India Advertising and Services | GM – Administration |
| Ravinder Mehra | JK Cement | Head – Administration |
| Samiksha Shekhar | Denali Management Services | Senior Manager – CRM |
| Samir Dhawan | G4S Facility Services India | Business Head – Facility Services India |
| Sandeep Ray | ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) | Deputy General Manager |
| Saumya Binani | TalbotFORCE Services | Director – Founder |
| Soni Jakhar | Shining Star Outsource Services | Director – Operations & Business Developments |
| Tarun Gambhir | Pentagon Facility Management Services | Business Head |
| Tushar Mulekar | YES Securities | Assistant Vice President – Facilities and Administration |
| Udit Bhatnagar | Adidas | Lead – Workplaces |
| Vishal Rassal | Mosambee by Pine Labs | Head – Admin & Facility |
| Yathartha Verma | Air India | Manager – Admin & Facilities |
