NeoLiv, the integrated residential real estate platform, has appointed Milind Apte as its Senior Vice President, Partner, and Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). This leadership move is aligned with the company’s long-term vision of building a future-ready, people-first organisation that supports scalable and sustainable growth in the Indian real estate sector.
Strategic HR Leadership to Support NeoLiv’s Growth Trajectory
With over 35 years of cross-industry experience in human capital leadership, Apte brings a rich legacy of transforming HR strategies into business enablers. His past stints at KEC International, CEAT Tyres, Godrej Properties, DHL Express, Cadbury, Johnson & Johnson, and LIC of India have equipped him with a deep and practical understanding of talent strategy, organisational capability, and culture transformation.
At NeoLiv, Apte will be entrusted with leading the group’s HR function across the board, focusing on:
- Talent acquisition and retention for a scaling organisation
- Designing a performance-driven and inclusive work culture
- Aligning workforce planning with NeoLiv’s business and investment strategy
- Supporting digital transformation and future-readiness from an HR lens
NeoLiv’s Unique Business Model Demands Agile HR Execution
Founded by Mohit Malhotra, former MD & CEO of Godrej Properties, NeoLiv has quickly positioned itself as a differentiated player in India’s residential real estate segment. The platform combines real estate development with a robust fund management model, focusing primarily on durable middle-income housing across Delhi-NCR and Mumbai-MMR.
Its strategic backing by 360 ONE, one of India’s largest wealth and alternate asset management firms (US$ 50 billion AUM), along with a SEBI-registered Category II AIF and a fundraise target of US$ 150 million, places NeoLiv at an inflection point—requiring not just financial strength but also organisational depth.
Why Apte’s Appointment Matters
NeoLiv’s real estate-plus-investment hybrid model places equal importance on people, processes, and product. Apte’s appointment is more than just a HR leadership change—it’s a strategic bet on building institutional excellence in human capital.
With rapid urbanisation, evolving buyer preferences, and a competitive talent market in real estate, NeoLiv’s success will hinge on its ability to:
- Build resilient teams equipped for scale
- Foster innovation and agility in internal processes
- Maintain high engagement levels in a dynamic, purpose-led work culture
Apte’s prior success in steering such transitions at legacy and growth organisations positions him as a valuable asset to lead this mandate.
Looking Ahead
As the Indian real estate sector transitions into a more structured, professionally-managed, and customer-centric era, NeoLiv’s approach of blending financial acumen with operational excellence stands out. The leadership reinforcement with Milind Apte on board adds a critical pillar to this vision.
The real question now is not whether NeoLiv can scale—but how well it can institutionalise systems and culture that power that scale sustainably. And with experienced professionals like Apte steering people strategy, the company seems well-prepared.