Payal Sandhu Khurana — CEO
A passionate practitioner of strategic design and a thought leader in Corporate Interior Architecture with over 23 years of experience, I have defined a career in workplace innovation by constantly seeking to explore new ways of embedding emerging trends shaping our industry through multiple design projects in India. My knowledge and on-ground experience cover global workplace design and design-build delivery, imbibing sustainability practices like LEED, WELL, Net Zero, Circular Economy, Ethical Sourcing and much more. A key cornerstone of my professional experience has been Strategic decision making affecting change and transformation, creating and driving lasting relationships. ► I am deeply interested in understanding the changing nature of work and shaping the future workplace to deliver a design that is informed, purposeful and innovative. The Future of Work, where human needs converse with technology and employee wellbeing, is an area of keen interest. Change, generations at play, all things anthropological that impact the nature of work deeply inspire me towards shaping a future workplace that is informed, purposeful and innovative. Leadership skills include Workplace Design & Strategy, Stakeholder Management [bridging the gap between global RE leaders and local delivery teams], cultivating best global practices for design innovation and project delivery, network building skills, managing P&L, and shaping sales strategies. ►A huge believer in Vulnerable leadership, I am constantly engaging and empowering colleagues to unleash future leaders and aim to empower my fellow travelers with new design & delivery technologies to leverage the power of data and analytics. My leadership roles have been consistently marked with setting up successful teams, mentoring, training, and upskilling team members.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in Corporate Interior Architecture with a focus on sustainable design and workplace innovation.
Experience: 21 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Workplace Design & Strategy
- Stakeholder Management
- Business Growth Strategy
- Corporate Real Estate Management
- Profitability Management
- Workplace Strategy & Consulting
- Design Excellence
- Project Delivery
Career Highlights
- Over 23 years in Corporate Interior Architecture
- Expert in sustainable workplace design
- Leader in workplace innovation and strategy
Work Experience
Zyeta
Global Director Design & Strategy (2 yrs 1 mo)
Adrianse
Principal (1 yr 6 mos)
DSP Design Associates
Director Corporate Real Estate (9 mos)
Associate Director (1 yr 8 mos)
Associate Vice President - Corporate Real Estate (3 yrs 4 mos)
Studio Head, Interiors (2 yrs 2 mos)
Senior Team Lead (2 yrs 8 mos)
Atelier D'Arts & Architecture Pvt Ltd
Senior Architect (6 yrs)
Lawrence-Kunj & Associates
Junior Architect (1 yr 1 mo)
Education
Bachelor of Architecture - BArch at Bharati Vidyapeeth
Indian School Certificate - ISC at Loyola School Jamshedpur
Indian Certificate of Secondary Education- ICSE at Sacred Heart Convent School, Jamshedpur