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Executive Connect February 2026

Umang Bansal, Chairman, Polo Elevators, brings with him over three decades of experience in building and scaling businesses across manufacturing, infrastructure-linked services, and leadership-driven organisations. Umang focuses on the company’s long-term vision and strategic direction. He plays an active role in strengthening governance frameworks, enhancing compliance and quality systems, and mentoring the leadership team to prepare the organisation for future growth. Under his guidance, Polo Elevators has evolved into a credible Indian elevator brand with a strong emphasis on quality and regulatory compliance. The company has steadily expanded into modernisation and premium segments while building a leadership structure capable of supporting sustainable, long-term growth. Outside work, Umang enjoys reading, travelling, and spending time with his family. Now in his mid-40s, he remains focused on building organisations that are trusted by customers, employees, and partners’ alike—placing long-term credibility above short-term visibility.


Shreya Anand, Director, Vedaanta Senior Living, spearheads the Sales and Marketing function and has been instrumental in accelerating the company’s growth, strengthening its market leadership, and scaling a customer-first, community-led model across markets. Vedaanta recently marked 10 successful years in the industry as a profitable, bootstrapped organisation, reflecting the strong fundamentals and sustainable platform she continues to help build. Known for her deeply customer-centric approach, Shreya focuses on building resident-first experiences, strengthening community engagement, and embedding service quality at the core of Vedaanta’s growth story. With leadership experience across sales, finance, and community management, she brings a rare combination of strategic clarity and execution excellence to the organisation. At Vedaanta, she plays a pivotal role not only in day-to-day operations but also in shaping the company’s long-term vision for responsible, scalable growth in the senior living sector.

Shreya is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce, bringing strong financial and strategic acumen to her leadership. Prior to joining Vedaanta, she worked with organisations such as KPMG and BankBazaar, building deep experience across finance, strategy, and business management.


Priyansh Kapoor, Managing Director & CEO, Arvind Smartspaces, has about 16 years of experience in various leadership roles, primarily in the real estate sector and has handled diverse roles over the years at Godrej Properties Ltd. (GPL) & The Wadhwa Group.

Soon after his PGDM, he joined Godrej Properties as a Manager, Sales & Marketing. Over the years Priyansh held various roles in the sales and marketing function during his stint at GPL. He helped build product and international sales vertical for Godrej Properties and eventually became General Manager – Sales & Marketing at Godrej Properties, helping drive Pan India sales. In 2016, he joined Mumbai based, The Wadhwa Group as the Head, Sales, Marketing & CRM. During Priyansh’s stint at The Wadhwa Group the organisation saw rapid growth in their sales & collections trajectory. Priyansh joined Godrej Housing Finance in 2019 as Head, Business Development & Strategy to work on Godrej Group’s entry into the financial services business.

Since 2020, Priyansh was working as CEO, Mumbai Zone at Godrej Properties, during his 5 years stint, GPL saw stellar business growth in the MMR (Mumbai Metropolitan Region) market and became the second largest developer (by reported booking value) in the residential space within MMR. Priyansh holds a Master degree in Business Administration from Xavier Institute of Management.


Pakshal Sanghvi, Director, Sanghvi Realty, represents the next generation of real estate developers who are driving innovation and growth in the industry. He has been involved in numerous construction projects and has made significant contributions to the success of Sanghvi Realty. He has a background in architecture and management, having completed his Bachelor’s in Architecture from NMIMS and a Master’s in Management from Manchester Business School in the UK. Pakshal’s expertise in architecture and management has enabled him to bring a unique perspective to the real estate development process. He is passionate about creating sustainable and innovative spaces that enhance the lives of the people who live in them. As a Director at Sanghvi Realty, Pakshal plays a key role in the development and implementation of the company’s strategies and initiatives. He is deeply committed to delivering high-quality projects that exceed the expectations of customers and stakeholders.

Pakshal is known for his creativity, energy, and drive. He is constantly seeking new ways to innovate and push the boundaries of what is possible in the real estate industry. His entrepreneurial spirit and passion for excellence have made him a respected figure in the industry and a valuable asset to Sanghvi Realty.

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