Dr. Alok Chaubey

Chief Marketing Officer

With over 19 years of experience in the real estate sector, he leads the Group’s marketing and strategic planning functions. He is responsible for brand positioning, driving go-to-market strategies, and aligning marketing initiatives with long-term business objectives. His deep market understanding and strategic insight play a key role in strengthening the Group’s presence and supporting growth across projects and markets.

Mr. Vijayshankar Tripathi

Executive Director & Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Vijayshankar Tripathi is a Commerce graduate from University of Mumbai and a qualified Chartered Accountant. He has two decades of experience in the real estate sector, having been actively involved in the development and execution of several residential cum commercial projects across MMR region . He has been involved in project liaison and approvals, dealing with government agencies along with consultants for smooth execution of projects . He has developed strong expertise in finance, accounts, taxation, and real estate management, contributing strategically to the successful delivery of multiple projects.

Mr. Balaji Raghavan

Managing Director

Mr. Balaji Raghavan is a Commerce graduate who has completed his management studies from T.A.Pai Management Institute, Manipal. With over 25 years of distinguished experience across banking and real estate investment, he brings deep strategic and financial expertise to the Ironwood Group. He was a part of ICICI’s foray into retail financial service, joining the bank in 1999 and working across risk and sales functions. He led the mortgage finance business at ICICI Bank, where he played a pivotal role in growing the bank’s mortgage portfolio. He also served as Regional Business Head at ABN Amro Bank NV, further strengthening his expertise in financial services and housing finance.

He joined IIFL in 2010 where he headed the domestic Real Estate Fund Management businesses while also handling top investor and developer relationships across the country.
In 2021, after a successful professional journey in the banking and investment sector, he transitioned into entrepreneurship and launched a residential development venture with a focused commitment to delivering value-rich housing.

Ms. Bela Desai

Head of Education Business

With over 25 years of corporate experience, Bela has deep expertise in compliance and legal affairs. A visionary woman entrepreneur, she plays a key role in driving the company’s strategic growth by strengthening governance frameworks and ensuring regulatory excellence. She actively facilitates strategic partnerships and acquisitions. Her leadership combines legal acumen with business insight, supporting sustainable expansion and organizational resilience.