BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ATUL GAUTAM
Chairman and Non-executive Director
Atul Gautam brings over 42 years of experience in banking and financial services. He served in senior roles at Punjab National Bank and was a senior advisor to the Indian Banks’ Association. He holds a bachelor’s degree in science and a master’s in western history from the University of Lucknow. He has been associated with Smartworks since 2024.
NEETISH SARDA
Managing Director
Neetish Sarda is the Managing Director and Founder of Smartworks. He founded the company in 2016 and leads its operational and strategic functions across sales, business development, product, and technology. A science graduate from the University of London, he has received several accolades for entrepreneurship and innovation. He holds over nine years of experience in the flexible workspace sector and is currently driving Smartworks’ vision and growth.
He has been bestowed with industry leading recognitions and awards such as Promising Entrepreneur of India by The Economic Times, India’s Impactful CEOs of 2024 by Times Now, Dynamic Entrepreneur of the Year Award (Business Transformation) by Entrepreneur India, and many more.
HARSH BINANI
Executive Director
Harsh Binani is the Co-founder and Executive Director of Smartworks, India’s Largest Managed Office Platform and one of Asia’s leading provider of flexible workspaces for enterprises.
With over 14 years’ experience spanning McKinsey & Company in Chicago and high-growth entrepreneurship, he has been recognised among BW Disrupt’s 40 Under 40 achievers. A Distinguished Alumnus of Shri Ram College of Commerce and an MBA graduate from the Kellogg School of Management, he is credited with redefining the workspace experience across Asia and shaping the future of enterprise offices in the region.
At Smartworks, Harsh leads the company’s financial and corporate strategy, guiding investor relations, finance, marketing, and human resources to align with its long-term vision and growth.
HO KIAM KHEONG
Non-Executive Director
Ho Kiam Kheong has more than 35 years of experience in real estate investment, development, and operations across geographies. He currently leads fund management and investment for Keppel Capital in India. He holds degrees in civil engineering and engineering science from the National University of Singapore and the University of Liverpool. He joined Smartworks in 2024.
RAJEEV RISHI
Independent Director
Rajeev Rishi brings over 37 years of leadership experience in Indian banking, having held roles in multiple public sector banks. He holds degrees in arts and law, and a diploma in advanced HR management from the University of Michigan. He is a member of the Indian Institute of Banking and joined Smartworks in 2024.
V K SUBBURAJ
Independent Director
V K Subburaj has over 33 years of administrative experience, having served in key government ministries, including as Secretary in the Department of Pharmaceuticals. A former IAS officer, he also served as a technical member at NCLT. He holds a PhD in agriculture and has been associated with Smartworks since 2024.
PUSHPA MISHRA
Independent Director
Pushpa Mishra is a legal professional with over two decades of experience in commercial, corporate, arbitration, and constitutional law. She holds a law degree from the University of Calcutta and has been enrolled with the Bar Council of West Bengal since 1997. She has been associated with Smartworks since 2024.
