Kaushik Shah

National Director – Occupier Strategy & Solutions and Industrial & Logistics, Knight Frank India

With over 18 years of extensive experience in the real estate industry. As a seasoned professional, Kaushik has worked on diverse projects, including formulating entry strategies, acquiring new spaces for relocation and expansion, and managing lease renewals and restructuring for corporate occupiers. His strong relationships with developers and funds have enabled him to secure favorable terms for clients while mitigating risks and adhering to global standards.

He is a Thought Leader at Knight Frank, involved in all major office transactions across the Mumbai market, significantly strengthening the company’s market share. As an experienced Solutions Director, he excels in negotiation, sales, feasibility studies, customer relationship management (CRM), and asset management. His innovative approach to structuring solutions has benefited numerous clients, including Tata Communications, SoftBank, TransUnion, NTT Ltd, Worley Parsons, WebWorks, Ingersoll Rand, and Viacom 18, among others.

Leading a team of over 30 brokers in Mumbai, he brings a unique brand of leadership to the Knight Frank Occupier Strategy and Solutions (OSG) team. His qualifications include a Post Graduate Diploma focused on Family Business Management from the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies.

Key clients: Ingersoll Rand, eClerx, Gebbs Healthcare, Firmenich, Rhodia Chemicals, Temasek Holdings, Asset Reconstruction India, Dresdner Bank, Starcom Mediavest, Prime Securities, FSS, SS&C, GlobeOp, Quintiles, Bruker Analytics, Transunion CIBIL, HDFC Bank, Turner Projects, Petrofac.