Global industrial real estate developer Panattoni has announced the appointment of Abhilash Pasupuleti as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for India, marking a significant step in the company’s ambitious expansion plans across the country.
The appointment comes as Panattoni accelerates its presence in India’s rapidly growing industrial and logistics real estate sector. As COO, Pasupuleti will oversee operations across the company’s expanding development portfolio and work closely with senior leadership to drive growth, operational excellence and customer-focused infrastructure development.
Panattoni has made notable progress in India over the past few years through several landmark projects. These include its flagship development at Panattoni Park NH71 in Delhi NCR, a large logistics park in Kochi, and a specialised aerospace-grade manufacturing facility in Hyderabad. The company aims to replicate its global standards while addressing the evolving requirements of India’s industrial and logistics markets.
Pasupuleti brings more than 16 years of experience in real estate, investments, asset management, capital markets and fundraising. Before joining Panattoni, he served as Executive Director and Head of Asset Management at IndoSpace, where he managed development funds and a core investment vehicle with assets under management of approximately USD 3 billion.
Throughout his career, he has developed expertise in investment strategy, portfolio management, investor relations and operational leadership. He has also worked with leading global institutions, including JP Morgan Chase, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services and Citi Markets.
Holding an MBA in Finance and a B.Tech in Electronics and Communications Engineering, Pasupuleti is expected to play a key role in ensuring the seamless execution of Panattoni’s projects across multiple regions. His experience will be particularly valuable as occupiers increasingly seek advanced industrial infrastructure rather than conventional warehousing facilities.
One such example is Panattoni’s recently announced aerospace manufacturing hub in Hyderabad, designed to meet specialised industry requirements through climate-controlled environments and high-load operational capabilities. As demand grows for sophisticated industrial spaces, the company believes strong operational leadership will be critical to maintaining quality and consistency.
Commenting on the appointment, Norbert Sumisławski, Interim Managing Director India and Managing Director International Project Management at Panattoni, said the addition of Pasupuleti to the leadership team represents an important milestone during a period of rapid growth. He noted that his extensive industry experience and leadership capabilities would support the company’s efforts to deliver world-class developments across India.
Robert Dobrzycki, CEO and Co-Owner of Panattoni Europe, UK, Middle East and India, highlighted India’s growing importance in the global industrial and logistics real estate landscape. He said the appointment reflects Panattoni’s long-term commitment to the Indian market and strengthens its ability to deliver institutional-grade assets that meet international standards.
Pasupuleti expressed enthusiasm about joining the company at a pivotal stage of its growth journey. He said India presents significant opportunities across manufacturing, logistics and industrial infrastructure, and he looks forward to working with customers, investors and partners to support Panattoni’s expansion while delivering high-quality solutions.
With India emerging as a major global manufacturing and logistics hub, Panattoni’s latest leadership appointment signals its intent to play a larger role in shaping the country’s next generation of industrial infrastructure.
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