I am a seasoned real estate development and project management professional with 25+ years of experience delivering large-scale international developments. I provide hands-on leadership across the full development lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. My track record includes managing multi-disciplinary teams, complex ownership transitions, and high-value portfolios across the GCC and India, with P&L responsibility and a focus on sustainable growth. Over my career, I have led major projects in Bahrain, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and India, with folio values totaling around USD 1.6 billion across 115+ projects. I excel in due diligence, feasibility studies, strategic planning, risk management, value engineering, stakeholder liaison, and quality/HSE; I am Chartered Civil Engineer (India) and licensed in Bahrain (CREPP) with ISO 9001:2000 Internal Auditor certification. I hold an M. Tech in Structural Engineering from IIT Bombay and a BE in Civil Engineering, and I consistently drive operational excellence and value creation for stakeholders.

Ashok Mehta

I am a seasoned real estate development and project management professional with 25+ years of experience delivering large-scale international developments. I provide hands-on leadership across the full development lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. My track record includes managing multi-disciplinary teams, complex ownership transitions, and high-value portfolios across the GCC and India, with P&L responsibility and a focus on sustainable growth. Over my career, I have led major projects in Bahrain, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and India, with folio values totaling around USD 1.6 billion across 115+ projects. I excel in due diligence, feasibility studies, strategic planning, risk management, value engineering, stakeholder liaison, and quality/HSE; I am Chartered Civil Engineer (India) and licensed in Bahrain (CREPP) with ISO 9001:2000 Internal Auditor certification. I hold an M. Tech in Structural Engineering from IIT Bombay and a BE in Civil Engineering, and I consistently drive operational excellence and value creation for stakeholders.

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I am a seasoned real estate development and project management professional with 25+ years of experience delivering large-scale international developments. I provide hands-on leadership across the full development lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. My track record includes managing multi-disciplinary teams, complex ownership transitions, and high-value portfolios across the GCC and India, with P&L responsibility and a focus on sustainable growth.

Over my career, I have led major projects in Bahrain, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and India, with folio values totaling around USD 1.6 billion across 115+ projects. I excel in due diligence, feasibility studies, strategic planning, risk management, value engineering, stakeholder liaison, and quality/HSE; I am Chartered Civil Engineer (India) and licensed in Bahrain (CREPP) with ISO 9001:2000 Internal Auditor certification. I hold an M. Tech in Structural Engineering from IIT Bombay and a BE in Civil Engineering, and I consistently drive operational excellence and value creation for stakeholders.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Vice President – Projects at Confidential Private Real Estate Developer, India
July 1, 2023 - Present
Associate, Freelancer and later Senior Vice President – Projects; led delivery of large-scale private real estate developments, including project strategy, governance, and client liaison; managed ownership transition and restart phases.
General Manager (Projects) at GG Developers WLL
September 1, 2018 - July 31, 2023
Client Representative & Project Management for Golden Gate Towers (Bahrain Bay); managed a USD 150M residential development, overseeing full delivery and critical phase changes to ownership and project restart.
Senior Manager – Projects & Facilities at EK Kanoo Group
April 1, 2014 - September 1, 2018
Client Representative & Project Management; developed and managed Group assets across automotive showrooms, service centers, warehouses, and private estate refurbishments; folio valued at USD 82M.
Senior Manager - Developments & Operations at Nama Intl Real Estate WLL
May 1, 2012 - April 30, 2014
Client Representative; led real estate development and property management verticals; contributed to strategic planning, business plans, and development of major projects valued at USD 350M.
Chief Operating Officer / Project Management at Ajmera Mayfair Global Realty WLL
August 1, 2008 - March 31, 2012
Established and led the private real estate development office in Bahrain; managed the Palace Apartments, Bahrain Bay signature project; assumed P/L responsibility.
Project Management (Onshore Engineering) at Qatar Petroleum
May 1, 2005 - June 30, 2008
Client Representative & Project Management for onshore engineering packages; delivered projects within budget and high quality/HSE standards; recognized with Mabrouk Award for onshore deliveries.
Projects Manager at Engineering Office (Dubai Royal Family Office)
June 1, 1996 - January 31, 2005
Client Representative & Project Management; delivered 50+ royal projects including palaces, VIP villas, leisure facilities, and refurbishments; led multi-disciplinary execution across large-scale developments.
Structural Engineer at Emirates Pre-Cast Construction LLC
June 1, 1995 - August 31, 1996
Delivered precast engineering solutions for high-rise and mixed-use developments; coordinated design, detailing, procurement and client liaison; contributed to landmark projects.
Structural Engineer at Al Mandil Engineering (Al Rafid Group)
February 1, 1991 - May 1, 1993
Structural design, engineering and coordination; designed space frame structures (MERO) for multiple buildings in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Trainee Structural Design Engineer at Tata Consulting Engineers (TCE)
February 1, 1990 - February 1, 1991
Trainee structural design; supported structural design activities and early CAD/software integration for projects including Bausch & Lomb Eyecare.

Education

M. Tech (Structures) at Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay)
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990
B.E. Civil at Walchand College of Engineering
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1988

Qualifications

Chartered Civil Engineer, Institute of Engineers (India) – Member & Fellow
January 1, 1992 - December 7, 2025
ISO 9001:2000 Internal Auditor
January 1, 2003 - December 7, 2025
Bahrain CREPP – Engineer Category A
January 1, 2008 - December 7, 2025

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Energy & Utilities

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