Pune, February
24, 2025: Gera Developments Private Limited, the pioneers of real estate business,
and the award-winning creators of premium residential and commercial projects
in Pune, Goa and Bengaluru has appointed Mr. Anthony Nelson Gonsalves as its
Chief Operating Officer (COO). With over three decades of experience in civil
engineering and real estate development, Anthony will be responsible for
spearheading multiple projects across Pune, driving operational excellence, and
strengthening the company’s growth trajectory.
Anthony has an extensive
background in managing large-scale real estate projects, having previously held
leadership roles at Dynamix Group and Synergy Property Development Services
Pvt. Ltd. His impressive portfolio includes landmark developments such as the
design closure of Adventz Tower Dubai, which won Best Residential Tower MENA in
2015 at the World Architecture Awards, as well as the Riviera Tower in Sharjah.
He has also delivered prominent projects across Delhi, Gurugram, and Mumbai,
including luxury residences and hospitality developments.
Speaking on the appointment,
Mr. Gulzar Malhotra, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gera Developments Private
Limited, said, “We are delighted to welcome Anthony Gonsalves to the leadership
team at Gera. His vast experience in real estate and construction, coupled with
his strategic approach to project execution, aligns perfectly with our vision
for innovation and quality. We are confident that his leadership will
contribute significantly to our ongoing and future developments.”
A qualified civil engineer,
Anthony holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from WIT and an LLM in
Construction Law and Arbitration from Robert Gordon University. His expertise
in implementing international best practices in quality, safety, design
efficiency, and program management will further enhance Gera’s operational
efficiencies and commitment to excellence.
Anthony’s appointment comes at
a time when Gera Developments is actively developing multiple projects across
Pune, with further expansions planned by the second quarter of FY26, significantly
increasing the total area under development. Gera is driving this significant
expansion by leveraging technology interventions developed within its
Innovation Lab, Gera's iLab. These advancements are helping optimize operations
and enabling the company to effectively scale its projects and services.
Gera Developments Private
Limited remains committed to delivering high-quality projects while upholding
its legacy of trust and customer excellence in the real estate sector. With
Anthony leading construction operations, the company is set to further
strengthen its industry leadership through innovation and customer-first
solutions.
About Gera
Developments Private Limited:
Gera Developments Private
Limited, a reputed brand for over 50 years, is one of the pioneers of the Real
Estate business in Pune. Recognised as the creators of premium residential and
commercial projects in Pune, Goa and Bengaluru, the brand has established a
global presence through developments in California, USA. Gera prides itself on
providing long-term enjoyment to customers, by having a distinct customer-first
approach. The philosophy at Gera of “Let’s Outdo” rests on the trinity of
Innovation, Transparency, and Enhanced Customer Experience. It is at the heart
of Gera’s effort to infuse innovation and transparency in Real Estate and home
building, with an unwavering focus on meeting the shifting lifestyle dynamics
of their customers, while upholding the premium living experience. Accordingly,
there are many ‘firsts’ that stand to Gera’s credit.
The company introduced a 5-Year
Warranty on Real Estate, consisting of Preventive Maintenance & Repairs and
provision of insurance on buildings way back in 2004 for the first time in
India. RERA mandated the same only in 2017. Gera also introduced India’s first
and only 7-year warranty in Real Estate. They have designed and launched a
pathbreaking concept, the award-winning ChildCentric® Homes, which
revolutionised the Real Estate sector for both, the developer and the home
buyer. Other revolutionary and highly successful product lines have been
IntelliplexesTM, SkyVillasTM, and The
Imperium series. In their 50th year, the company launched yet another
first-of-its-kind industry initiative—Gera’s Home Equity Power—by providing
financial flexibility to customers to withdraw funds from their prior payments
to meet financial emergencies.
These products are matched by
the services of the GeraWorld® Mobile App, which brings speed, convenience, and
transparency to the buyer, enhancing customer experience. Gera has also
launched the Club Outdo initiative, a tech-driven loyalty and referral program
that provides multiple benefits, offers, and community engagement opportunities
to existing and new customers.
The company emphasises
delivering value-added experiences to customers, with projects designed around
the evolving needs of their customers. Driven by trust, quality, a
customer-first mindset, and innovation, the brand has won several national and
international awards on both, the product and service fronts.
Gera continues to be ranked
amongst the Top 50 Great Mid-Size WorkplacesTM 2024 in
India by the Great Place to Work® (GPTW) Institute for seven years in a row.
This year, we have also been proudly recognised as one of India’s Best
WorkplacesTM in Real Estate Industry and India’s Best WorkplacesTM in Building
a Culture of Innovation for All.
Gera envisions raising the
standards of Real Estate in India. As they redefine new standards of service
orientation, product innovation, real estate marketing, and brand building,
they are consistently generating fresh value for its stakeholders, while
setting new benchmarks for the industry.
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