AAJJAY DIVATAY — Operations Associate
Mall Operations & Business Development Leader with over 14 years of global experience managing large-scale shopping centers and retail assets across India and the UAE. Proven track record in strategic planning, operational excellence, tenant relations, vendor management, and financial performance optimization. Experienced in leading end-to-end mall operations, including facility management, budgeting, procurement, safety compliance, and cross-functional team leadership (500+ employees). Known for implementing value engineering initiatives, improving customer experience, and maximizing Net Property Income (NPI) through efficient P&L management. Holds a Master’s in Advanced Accounting & Taxation and a B.Sc. in Hospitality Studies, integrating strong financial acumen with customer-centric operational strategy. Open to senior leadership roles in the GCC region (UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait) to leverage operational, strategic, and financial expertise in enhancing mall performance, tenant satisfaction, and business growth.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Retail Operations Leader with extensive experience in mall management and customer service.
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 14 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Operations Management
- Vendor Management
- Operational Excellence
- Tenant Relations
- Project Management
- Customer Service
Career Highlights
- 14 years of global mall operations experience
- Proven track record in tenant satisfaction and revenue growth
- Strong financial acumen with advanced accounting expertise
Work Experience
Seasons Mall
Operations Manager (9 yrs 1 mo)
IMG Worlds of Adventure
Pre-Opening Team Member (World's Largest Indoor Theme Park) Ilyas & Mustafa Galadari Group (8 mos)
Seasons Mall
Assistant Manager- Operations (10 mos)
Guest Service Manager (pre-opening) (2 yrs)
Amanora Town Centre, Pune
Customer Service Executive (1 yr 3 mos)
Deepak Fertilisers And Petrochemicals Corp. Ltd. (Ishanya Mall)
Customer Care Executive (8 mos)
Education
Masters in Commerce at Savitribai Phule Pune University
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Studies at Savitribai Phule Pune University