Pioneering excellence with transformative leadership
Shishir Prasad’s recognition at the India Achievers Awards marks a defining milestone in a career distinguished by operational excellence, ethical governance, and transformative leadership within India’s Corporate Real Estate and Facility Management sector. With extensive experience overseeing multi-site IT park portfolios across the country, he has consistently delivered performance-driven strategies that integrate sustainability, technology, and structured governance—closely aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat.
As Director and Head of Operations at Denali Management Services Pvt. Ltd., Shishir has successfully unified engineering, maintenance, security, retail operations, and ESG initiatives into a streamlined and high-performing operational ecosystem. His leadership has been instrumental in transitioning traditional facility management practices into digitized, compliance-oriented, and resilience-focused operating models. By introducing standardized governance frameworks and structured performance dashboards, he has enhanced regulatory compliance, strengthened asset reliability, and ensured business continuity across complex urban commercial environments.
A strong advocate of technology-enabled operations, Shishir led the implementation of IoT-driven monitoring systems, predictive maintenance protocols, and energy optimization programs that significantly improved uptime and efficiency across managed portfolios. His data-backed operational model improved service responsiveness, reduced downtime risks, and enhanced environmental performance indicators. Notably, his structured workforce productivity and workflow automation initiatives generated cost efficiencies ranging between 12% and 18%, while improving response and resolution times by 25% to 30%. These measurable gains translated directly into elevated client satisfaction and stronger long-term partnerships.
Beyond metrics and systems, Shishir’s leadership philosophy is grounded in three foundational pillars: Strategic Clarity, People-First Empowerment, and Purposeful Execution. He believes operational excellence begins with clear direction, empowered teams, and disciplined implementation. Under his guidance, workforce upskilling programs, digital adoption initiatives, and safety standardization practices have been institutionalized, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. His emphasis on ESG-driven facility practices has further positioned the organization to meet evolving sustainability benchmarks and responsible business standards.
Shishir has also played a pivotal role in embedding structured safety governance across assets, enhancing risk mitigation practices, contractor compliance, and emergency preparedness frameworks. By aligning operational processes with broader stakeholder expectations—clients, employees, regulators, and communities—he has ensured that performance excellence is matched with ethical responsibility.
Through innovation, robust governance, and an unwavering commitment to stakeholder value, Shishir Prasad has helped redefine benchmarks in India’s Facility and Asset Management industry. His leadership reflects a rare combination of operational depth and forward-thinking vision—creating safer, smarter, and more sustainable workplaces that support India’s expanding infrastructure and knowledge economy.
Receiving the India Achievers Award for Excellence in Leadership & Industry Contribution stands as a powerful acknowledgment of his enduring impact and his continued contribution toward strengthening India’s built environment ecosystem.
