PRIDE OF PLACE

COO SANJAY DAGA BELIEVES IN A HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL FUTURE FOR RUNWAL GROUP, WHERE IT LEADS THE WAY ACROSS ALL SECTORS OF THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY IN WESTERN INDIA.

- ASHTON KOBLER

Like most leaders, Sanjay Daga didn’t enter his career as a senior manager. He worked in numerous industries and learned from his managers and peers to gather the experience that would mould him into the business leader he is today.

“My first eight years, I handled the core accounting, finance, taxation, and import and export businesses,” he reflects. “After that experience, I moved into a business head role handling granite quarrying and granite processing for three years. Then I moved into a world-class garment manufacturing unit in Hyderabad. We made shirts for international brands, where we had an Italian technician heading the technical side, and I led the commercial side.”

Sanjay first ventured into the real estate industry as business head for retail, commercial spaces and outstation projects at real estate developer Kalpataru. “In 10 years, I gained experience with my peers and with my seniors, and today, I’m considered a good professional who understands real estate well,” he beams.

Before Sanjay joined Runwal Group, it had been a traditionally driven real estate business. Now, there is a delegation of authority and Sanjay makes most of the decisions and, wherever it is required, seeks consultation from the promoters. “After I came on board, we moved into a new stage of professionalism,” Sanjay says. “That is where my contribution started.”

Runwal Group’s Founder and Chairman, Subhash Runwal, established the company nearly 40 years ago. Now, the business is divided between his two sons, Sandeep Runwal and Subodh Runwal. “I am part of Sandeep’s Group, and I joined in September 2018,” Sanjay explains. “Since then, we have achieved many beneficial transactions and grown professionally.”