AYUSH RANJAN

E-Mail: ayush_ranjan@yahoo.com / ayushranjan@hotmail.com;

M: +919810881881 Address: 3373, Sector 23, Gurgaon, India- 122017

Seeking Senior / Lead positions in Design

/ Management / Project
Development / Business Development with a leading Firm

SYNOPSIS

 A qualified Design professional with over 22 years of experience in strategic development & consulting across sectors,
in South East Asia , India & Middle East with extensive experience in handling Design & Project
Management (Master Planning/ Architecture/ Landscape), Business Development and
Client Relationship Management with keen sense of understanding, marketing, negotiation,
entrepreneurship, with the ability and wisdom to leverage these skills to develop and maintain meaningful relationships
with clients and corporate partners
 Expertise in Strategic Development Consulting - from planning and development to
delivery - including mixed-use townships, city and town centres, airport cities, and other
leisure, entertainment and cultural developments around the world.
 Specialist in development conceptualisation, development strategy, market analysis,
strategic master planning, place making, options appraisals and place and development
branding
 Possess excellent Leadership skills, team building, high level of commitment and
integrity
 Proven strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
 Proven track record of handling several large-scale projects within the given time frame.
 Proficient in swiftly ramping up projects in close co-ordination with contractors,
consultants, and other external agencies, ensuring on time deliverables.
 Possess strong sense of aesthetics, an eye for detail, a sense of balance, proportion and
volumetric compositions.
 Possess Innovative thinking and ability to work in diverse aspects of design

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Design: Master Planning/ Architecture / Landscape

Work experience in Countries till now:
Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Myanmar, China, Indonesia, India,
U.A.E, Canada, Bangladesh

 Worked with Real Estate Developers & Large Private Conglomerates in multiple
countries.
 Worked with and handled Design management with Design firms from countries
including China, Singapore, Dubai, USA, Philippines, Thailand and India
 Worked on Multiple Entertainment Destination Projects including Theme Parks, Water
Parks, FEC’s in South Asia including India & Bangladesh
 Worked on Riverfront development projects in India
 Developed master plans for Industrial Parks & Residential Townships in Vietnam,
Malaysia, Philippines and India, which involved considering design and facilities
requirements, movement patterns and their segregation, rational space allocation,
utilities planning, etc. & creating designs for various projects in compliance with
government regulations.
 Worked with teams from Singapore & Vietnam to oversee preparation of project
proposals, designs, and standardization guidelines during the 255 ha Master plan for
VSIP- Quang Ngai in Vietnam. The work involved not only coordinating with consultants,
 project team and generating detailed construction documents but also Form and
appraise teams for bidding, project development and execution
 Worked on High Rise Condominium projects in Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines and India.

Project Management / Client Relationship Management

 Discussing design ideas and providing advice to clients, analysing clients' requirements
and planning and designing whole building interiors, rooms, shops, residential and
leisure spaces.
 Compiling and presenting detailed proposals using the latest cutting edge technologies.
 Developing effective understanding and coordination among the clients, Project
Managers and contractors of the design services and specifications.
 Interacting with clients and consultants to ascertain needs and develop graphic
directions, concepts and specifications for assigned projects.
 Review project proposals for their viability, risks, costs and benefits
 Identify opportunities for managing and improving profitability of projects
 Identify, explore and develop new business opportunities/ areas within sector

International Business Development & marketing

 Identify through extensive Market research, explore and develop new business
opportunities/ areas within Design, Engineering specifically South East Asia including
India, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Indonesia and Philippines.
 Brand Management including developing marketing Strategy and execution of marketing
plan
 Entry strategy for new markets, business valuation, establishing JVs / strategic alliances,
establishing framework for JV operations

CAREER SCAN

Since November ’17 ORION Group, Bangladesh

As VICE PRESIDENT, Projects – Tourism & Hospitality
KRA:
 Project development across the Group - Coordinating every phase of development
o Oversee feasibility studies, including market research and surveys to ensure
that contemplated developments are responsive to the prevailing economic,
social and demographic trends; and to identify non obvious development
opportunities;
o Coordinate the creation of compelling development concepts; and critique
business cases for projects to ensure that developments are financially viable
and can attract requisite funding;
o Develop permitting strategy and secure permits and requisite statutory
approvals in coordination with municipal officials, legal counsel and
architects;
o Manage the tendering process and assembling of development team, including
architects, contractors, operators, engineers, and development consultants;
negotiate contracts and coordinate development team throughout the
development process.
o Guide teams through the design implementation process
o Develop and maintain Master Project Schedules;
o Assist in selection and procurement of Attraction rides, Equipment’s &
Materials
o Monitor project progress including schedule and budget variance; manage
team to deliver project on budget and schedule; Oversee vendor, site
construction activities and project team members work to ensure compliance

MAJOR PROJECTS:
 Integrated Tourism Destination Project at Cox Bazar, Bangladesh
o Acting as Project Director for the USD 350 Million Dollar project, the scope of
work involves all aspects of project beginning from Feasibility studies all the
 way to operations for the 130 acres, beachfront Property. (Current status-
Master plan is finalized and design development for detailed design for
infrastructure and architectural services is underway.)

April ’17- October’17 UNO Parks, Lithuania

As REGIONAL DIRECTOR – South East Asia & India
KRA:
 Business development in South East Asia & India - Business development/ Marketing/ PR
o Primarily responsible for Business Development, sales and marketing,
Branding and Positioning of the organization with a revenue target.
o Solicit new business through referrals, enquiries and setting up network of
contacts for business generation
o Manage existing clientele, develop proposals, prepare and perform
presentations, negotiate agreements with clients. Resolve challenges with out
of the box solutions.
o Working as Design Manager to manage both the client and the design teams
requirements for the project
Highlights
 Brand building within the region and helping customers to understand the value UNO
Parks brings to the project.
August’13 – March ’17 FORREC Ltd
As REGIONAL DIRECTOR – India & South Asia
KRA:
 Business development on South Asia & Pan India Basis- Business development/
Marketing/ PR
o Primarily responsible for Business Development, sales and marketing,
Branding and Positioning of the organization with a revenue target.
o Solicit new business through referrals, enquiries and setting up network of
contacts for business generation
o Manage existing clientele, develop proposals, prepare and perform
presentations, negotiate agreements with clients. Resolve challenges with out
of the box solutions.
o Working as Design Manager to manage both the client and the design teams
requirements for the project
 Entertainment & Resort Destination Development, Cox Bazar, Bangladesh
o Assigned work involved Concept Master Planning and Concept Design for 100
acres mixed use Entertainment destination including Theme Parks, Resorts,
Retail Development, Museums etc. in Cox Bazar with a project budget of USD
200 Million.
 Revitalization of Shankus Water Park, Ahmedabad, India
o Assigned work involved Concept Design for Redevelopment and Expansion of
an existing Water Park in Ahmedabad.
 Tourism Master Plans for Essel Infra ( Zee Group ) at Mumbai, Lucknow, Goa and Agra ,
India
o Assigned work involved Developing Concept Tourism Master Plans at Multiple
locations in India for Developing Entertainment Destinations led by Theme
Parks
 Appu Ghar, Gurgaon , India
o Assigned work involved Developing Concept and Detailed design for an Indoor
Theme Park covering a GFA of around 70000 sq.m
 Riverfront Development at Kanpur & Kalyan( Mumbai ) , India
o Worked in Collaboration with DAC. Assigned work involved Developing
Concept for River front development Master plan for 2 cities- Kanpur and
Kalyan ( Mumbai ) with stretches ranging from 2 km to 26 km.

Highlights
 Brand building within the region and helping customers to understand the value
FORREC brings to the project.
 Developing business in India from scratch and turning into a self-sustainable profit
business within a short span of 2 years.
 Formulating long and short term strategies/objectives for growth in the business within
the sector
 Develop fruitful & meaningful relationship at both Private & Public Sector clients.

Jun’07 - Jun’13 Fairwood Consultants Pte. Ltd., Singapore

C.E.O – Fairwood Consultants- Singapore 2010-2013
Vice President (Arch & Planning) – India 2007-2010

MAJOR PROJECTS:
 International Business development- Business development/ Marketing/ PR
o Primarily responsible for Business Development, sales and marketing,
Branding and Positioning of the organization with a revenue target. Solicit
new business through referrals, enquiries and network of contacts. Manage
existing clientele, develop proposals, prepare and perform presentations,
negotiate agreements with clients. Resolve challenges with out of the box
solutions.
o Well exposed to SOUTH EAST ASIA (Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia,
Philippines & Myanmar) as well as South Asia (India) markets.
 o Business development for 3 verticals of the Group- PROJECT SERVICES,
TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY.
 Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, Ahmedabad, India.
o Acted as a Design Management Head for the master planning and
architectural design, the scope of work involves master planning of 800 acres,
architectural design services, landscape design, infrastructure design and
Project Management. (Current status- Master plan is finalized and design
development for detailed design for infrastructure and architectural services
is underway.)
 Integrated IT Park and Township, Pune, India.
o Assigned work involved Master Planning and Concept Design for 140 acres
with 20 million sq,ft BUA township at Pune.

 High Rise Condominium Project, Malaysia

o Assigned work involved Architectural Design for High Rise residential condo
project at Johor Bahru , Malaysia
 Cultural Centre, Hanoi, Vietnam.
o Assigned work involved concept design and design development for the Hanoi
Cultural Centre.
 CONDOTEL & Mixed Use Development, Manila, Philippines
o Assigned work involved Master Planning, Concept Architectural Design and
Landscape Design.
 Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park, Quang Ngai, Vietnam
o Assigned work involved Master Planning for 255 hectares township at Quang
Ngai, Vietnam.
 Fortis Hospital, Gurgaon and Noida India
o Assigned work involved landscape design for the Fortis Hospital in NCR area
India.
 Establishment of Fairwood Singapore Office
o Setting up, business development, recruitment and develop plans for strategy
implementation of Fairwood branch office at Singapore.

Highlights
 Developing business in South east asia from scratch and turning the Design unit into a
self-sustainable profit centre within a short span of 2 years.
 Formulating long and short term strategies/objectives for growth in the business within
the sector
 Build relationship/ co-ordinate with International and national sub- consultants on
projects being undertaken
 Involved in Identifying, negotiating, managing and co-ordinating with the vendors,
consultants for design for GIFT project.
 Developed performance modules and design standards within the organization on cost
reduction.

Jun’06– Jun’07 Parsons International Ltd., Dubai

as Senior Landscape Architect

MAJOR PROJECTS:
 Comprehensive Improvement Plan of Parallel Roads, Dubai.
 Access Roads for Proposed Floating Bridge, Dubai.
 Interchange 5.5 Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai.
 Involved with the PTG group on Landscape of Major Infrastructure Road projects in
Dubai.

Jul’00– May’06 Fairwood Consultants Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

as Project Manager / Capacity- Urban Planner/ Landscape Architect

MAJOR PROJECTS:
 Optimum Redevelopment Plan for Pragati Maidan., New Delhi
 Ramnagar Eco-tourism Project: An 800 acre Eco-tourism project near Kashipur in
Uttaranchal, India.
 Master Plan for a 3200 acre Desert Resort, Abu Dhabi.
 Master Plan for Delhi Tourism Vision 2021: Assigned involved Tourism Master Planning
and policies for city of Delhi for 2020.
 Master plan for Purva SEZ, Bhadohi, Pondicherry, Neemrana.
 Master plan for 233 acres Leisure City, Greater NOIDA.
 Master Plan for Surajkund Crafts Mela.

Highlights
 Involved in several Project Development initiatives for both Government and private
sector clients.
 Hand on Construction & Project Management Experience in working on varied scale
projects spread across different sectors

PAST ASSIGNMENTS

Aug’02– May’06 Suresh Goel & Associates, New Delhi

as Landscape Consultant

MAJOR PROJECTS:
 IIT Delhi & Guwahati., Campus for Bhaskarcharya College, Jamia Hamdard, DPS, New
Delhi.
 ICFAI campus, Hyderabad, CDRI, Lucknow, IITTM, Gwalior, IIM Indore
 Domestic Airport, Udaipur.

Jun’98–Aug’04 Adhar Design Incorporated, New Delhi as Partner

 An independent business venture set up - where in responsibility involved identifying

new business opportunities build relationship with client, government officials and
consultants, form and appraise teams about project execution. Other responsibility
involved Office Management, preparation of contract documents, contract management,
site supervision, quality checks, time & cost conformance on projects.

MAJOR PROJECTS (Landscape/ Architecture/ Exhibitions/ Interiors);

 Abhiyan C.G.H.S, New Delhi.
 Farmhouse of Lakshmi Precision Screws Rohtak.
 LPS Bossard Factory, Rohtak.
 Honey Well Industrial Park, Gurgaon.
 Proposal for Museum for ISRO/ITDC.
 Exhibitions for Punj Llyod, AC Delco, Air India, Polaris Software Lab Ltd., NRB Bearings
etc.

Mar’97–May’98 Design Cell, New Delhi

As Landscape Architect

MAJOR PROJECTS:
 Phase-I (200 acres) of 350 acres of Plotted Housing, Gurgaon.
 UNITECH Housing Complexes-Greenwoods, South City, La Gardenia, Gurgaon.
 Hotel Hilton, New Delhi.
 Nalban Boating Complex cum Amusement Park, Calcutta.
 Modi & Mathur Farmhouse, Gurgaon.

Jul’93–Dec’93 Sikka & Associates, Delhi

As Trainee Architect
 Indian Institute of Travel and Tourism Management, Gwalior.
 Agra & Goa Airport extension
ACCOLADES

 Received certificate of merit in Formica Interior design competition.

 1st Commendation in Student’s Energy Architectural design competition organized by
India-German International workshop on Solar Architecture, 1995.
 Participated in International Federation of Landscape Architects (I.F.L.A) Student’s
design competition on River front development for 3rd Millennium.
 GATE Scholarship (post-graduation course) for the years 1995-97.
 Listing and Conservation of Heritage Monuments of Delhi in association with INTACH.
 Ecological study of local habitat characteristics in various climatic regions including
social, economic and physical mapping of areas in: Pune, Goa, Delhi and Mandi,
Himachal Pradesh.
 Attended conferences and seminars related to planning and landscape at both national as
well as international level.

EDUCATION
1997 Masters in Landscape (M.L.Arch.) from School of Planning & Architecture, New
Delhi, India
1995 Bachelor in Architecture from TVB School of Habitat Studies, New Delhi, India
1989 Schooling from St. Gabriel’s Academy, Roorkee

IT SKILLS

 AutoCAD, MS Office, MS Project, other Graphic Applications (CorelDraw, Adobe

Photoshop).

REFERENCES

 On Request