PVR Inox Limited, India’s leading cinema chain, announced the appointment of Dinesh Kanabar and Shishir Baijal to its Board of Directors, with effect from February 10, 2024.
Dinesh is the CEO of Dhruva Advisors. Prior to founding Dhruva, Dinesh held a series of leadership positions across several large professional service organisations in India. He was the Deputy CEO of KPMG India, Chairman of KPMG’s tax practice, Deputy CEO of RSM & Co and Head – Tax and Regulatory at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC)
He is a member of the National Executive Committee of FICCI and is currently a mentor of the FICCI Committee on Taxation. He has also worked with the Government of India on several policy committees. He was a member of the Rangachary Committee constituted by the Prime Minister of India to deal with tax reforms in the IT/ITES sector and for evolving Safe Harbour Rules.
Dinesh has been appointed as a member of the Body of Trade formed by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. He is also on the Board of Shiv Nadar University in Chennai.
Shishir Baijal is currently serving as the Chairman and Managing Director of Knight Frank India where he oversees a dynamic team of more than 1,600 real estate professionals. Joining the organization in 2012, Shishir has played a pivotal role in propelling Knight Frank India into a new era of growth, earning the organisation leadership status across various business domains. His decade-long leadership tenure with the firm has witnessed manifold revenue growth, attesting to his strategic acumen and operational expertise.
Shishir was inducted into Knight Frank’s Global Executive Board in 2022 to represent its global interests and diversified business requirements outside of the United Kingdom. As a member of the Board, Shishir brings unparalleled leadership, strategic vision, and a wealth of experience that spans multiple industries. His proven track record of driving growth and fostering success makes him an invaluable asset to any organization he associates himself with, enabling them to benefit from his insights and expertise.
Prior to his current role, Shishir served as the Managing Partner at Everstone Capital Advisors Private Limited (ECAP). Under his leadership, ECAP deployed nearly USD 690 million across diverse real estate asset classes, positioning the firm as an end-to-end investment advisor with comprehensive capabilities in real estate development. From project evaluation and land acquisition to project conceptualization, design, leasing, property management and investment exits, Shishir’s proficiency spans the entire value chain.
Shishir’s earlier roles include serving as the CEO at INOX Leisure Limited. His key achievements include the accelerated roll out of the INOX chain across India. In this role, he identified and negotiated the best real estate locations in India and established the ethos of the company, setting high standards in quality and service, to combine the brilliance of visual entertainment with unmatched experience.
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