Amit Diwan

Amit Diwan is Head of India at Hines, where he leads the firm’s development, acquisitions and operations across the country. Under his leadership, Hines in India has grown into a dynamic platform with a diversified portfolio spanning office, residential and mixed-use developments in key urban centers. With over two decades of experience in India and internationally, Amit has played a key role in expanding the firm’s presence to five cities in India, with a portfolio exceeding 20 million square feet. He continues to foster strategic partnerships and deliver high-quality, sustainable projects that reflect Hines’ global standards.

Amit brings a strong track record of building and scaling businesses across Asia. Prior to Hines, he launched GE Real Estate’s operations in Singapore in 2006, expanding the business across Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Vietnam. He also established the North India business for Piramal Fund Management (formerly Indiareit), a leading real estate investment platform. Earlier in his career, Amit was with Marakon in Singapore, where he advised C-suite executives of leading corporations across nine countries in the Asia Pacific region.

Amit is an active member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI), serving on the executive committees of both ULI Asia Pacific and ULI Delhi NCR District Council. He is also a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) Gurgaon Chapter, underscoring his commitment to leadership and industry engagement.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University, and a master’s degree from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.