Mr. Dinesh Bhadakwad, Senior Director and City Head – Mumbai at JLL (PDS India), brings a combination of engineering expertise and city-level strategic leadership. With over 25 years in real estate and construction, his career highlights the evolution from hands-on site engineering to managing profit-and-loss responsibility in one of India’s most complex real estate markets.
Beginning his journey in Pune, Mr. Bhadakwad built a strong foundation in project execution, governance, and problem-solving under real-world conditions. His transition to Mumbai exposed him to scale, speed, and strategic depth, shaping his ability to lead large, diverse portfolios amid constant market change. Today, he oversees JLL’s Mumbai operations with a sharp focus on operational excellence, data-driven decision-making, and client confidence.
A strong advocate of technology-led project delivery, he has witnessed and driven the industry’s shift toward digital monitoring, integrated analytics, and transparent governance frameworks. His leadership philosophy is grounded in staying close to execution while maintaining a forward-looking view of market momentum, infrastructure growth, and sustainability imperatives.
Recognised as one of the Leading Real Estate and Construction Leaders in India 2025, Mr Dinesh Bhadakwad shared with Corporate TrendZ:
“When investments flow into a corridor or new connectivity opens a micro-market, the momentum becomes perceptible long before the trend reaches the mainstream. I combine market intelligence with ground-level insight to shape direction, position teams ahead of demand, and build confidence with clients who value strategic foresight.”
