Keki Mistry, former Vice-Chairman & CEO of HDFC Ltd., has joined JLL India as an Independent Consultant, bringing with him over four decades of unparalleled experience in the banking and financial services sector. A Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Mr. Mistry has played a pivotal role in transforming HDFC Limited into India’s largest financial services conglomerate. His extensive leadership background and deep industry expertise will be instrumental in shaping JLL India’s strategic direction as the company continues to expand its footprint in the real estate and financial sectors.
Mr. Mistry began his career with AF Ferguson & Co. before joining HDFC Limited in 1981. Over the decades, he held several key leadership positions, culminating in his tenure as Vice-Chairman & CEO from 2010 to 2023. Following the historic merger of HDFC Ltd. with HDFC Bank, he was appointed as an Additional Non-Executive Director on the board of HDFC Bank in June 2023. His visionary leadership has been instrumental in the establishment and growth of HDFC Bank, HDFC Asset Management Company, HDFC Life Insurance, and HDFC ERGO General Insurance.
Beyond his contributions to HDFC, Mr. Mistry is actively involved in several regulatory committees on Corporate Governance and Capital Markets and serves on the boards of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and other prominent Indian corporations. His vast industry experience and strategic acumen have earned him numerous accolades, including the ‘Hall of Fame’ award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (2022) and the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at the Financial Express Best Banks Awards (2020-21).
In his new role at JLL India, Mr. Mistry will leverage his deep financial expertise to catalyze strategic growth initiatives, enhance corporate governance, and drive excellence across the company’s operations. His insights will be invaluable as JLL India strengthens its market leadership and continues to innovate in the real estate advisory and investment sectors.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Mr. Mistry is a passionate cricket enthusiast, an ardent lover of Golden Era Hindi music, and enjoys theater performances in his leisure time. JLL India is proud to welcome him aboard and looks forward to his transformative contributions.