Panattoni India has announced the appointment of Sheetal Baliga as its Head of Leasing. With more than two decades of professional experience in real estate and allied industries, Baliga brings to her new role a formidable record of leadership in the fields of industrial and logistics leasing across India and the Asia-Pacific region. Her responsibilities will encompass client acquisition, portfolio expansion, and the delivery of innovative, sustainable solutions to meet the evolving requirements of global and domestic occupiers.
Over the course of her career, Baliga has accumulated more than nineteen years of professional experience across diverse sectors, ranging from digital technology for the built environment to commercial, residential, and industrial real estate. For thirteen of those years, she has concentrated on industrial and logistics, acquiring specialised knowledge of the sector in both India and wider Asia-Pacific markets. She has distinguished herself by identifying, negotiating, and executing high-impact transactions that align commercial performance with sustainability objectives, while simultaneously strengthening long-term partnerships with investors and occupiers alike.
Her record demonstrates an ability not only to close transactions but also to drive broader strategic outcomes. She has successfully guided client acquisition programmes, opened new markets, and contributed to significant revenue growth across different geographies. Her experience includes advising investors by providing leasing insights, enabling informed portfolio-level decision-making. Equally noteworthy is her capacity to lead cross-functional teams and to deliver scalable, future-ready solutions, which reflects her commitment to advancing both business performance and environmental responsibility.
The appointment of Baliga is an important step in Panattoni’s ambition to establish itself as a leading force in India’s industrial and logistics real estate sector.
Panattoni occupies a prominent position on the global stage. It is one of the world’s largest privately held industrial real estate developers, with a presence spanning North America, Europe, and Asia. The company traces its origins to California, where it was founded in 1986 by Mr. Carl Panattoni. Over nearly four decades, it has grown from a regional development firm into an international organisation with fifty-six offices worldwide. Its European arm has played a vital role in expanding the company’s reach, complementing the scale already achieved in North America.
The establishment of Panattoni India is a continuation of this global growth story. By bringing in experienced professionals such as Baliga, the company underscores its intent not merely to participate in India’s rapidly expanding industrial and logistics market, but to shape its development in a manner consistent with international standards and sustainable practice.
