Elan Group, a rising player in India’s real estate and infrastructure sector, has appointed Mark Griffiths as Chief Operating Officer – Projects, signalling a strengthened focus on operational excellence and project governance. With India’s urban markets seeing accelerated demand for timely and quality-driven residential and mixed-use developments, the move underscores the growing importance of global expertise in local execution.
Griffiths brings more than three decades of experience managing large-scale construction and infrastructure projects across Asia, the Middle East, and Australia. His portfolio includes leadership roles at Lodha Group, Leighton Asia, Laing O’Rourke, John Holland, and Albawani, where he oversaw complex components of NEOM’s mega-projects in Saudi Arabia. In India, he has directed operations exceeding USD 2 billion, managing multi-stakeholder projects and enhancing safety, quality, and cost governance frameworks. At Elan Group, Griffiths will be responsible for end-to-end project execution, including delivery timelines, cost management, quality standards, and operational efficiency. Analysts suggest that the appointment reflects a broader industry trend: as urban real estate grows in scale and complexity, developers increasingly require structured project management and international best practices to meet buyer expectations and regulatory benchmarks. Urban development experts note that delays, cost overruns, and inconsistent quality have historically constrained market confidence, particularly in fast-growing residential corridors in cities like Pune, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. By bringing in a leader with global exposure, Elan Group aims to address these challenges systematically, ensuring that projects are delivered on schedule without compromising on design or sustainability standards.
The company’s portfolio includes residential towers, integrated townships, and mixed-use developments, many situated in emerging urban micro-markets where infrastructure expansion is ongoing. The strategic hiring of a globally experienced COO aligns with the industry’s increasing focus on governance, compliance, and risk mitigation in construction.“This appointment signals Elan Group’s commitment to robust project delivery frameworks,” said a real estate analyst tracking operational efficiency trends. “As buyers demand higher transparency, quality, and accountability, embedding global project management standards becomes a competitive differentiator for developers.”Griffiths’ addition also coincides with the real estate sector’s ongoing transition toward sustainable and climate-resilient urban development. With operational oversight extended to include safety, quality, and environmental compliance, Elan Group is positioning itself to meet evolving regulatory and buyer expectations, particularly for high-density residential and mixed-use projects.
By combining international project experience with local market insight, Elan Group expects to enhance delivery predictability, improve stakeholder confidence, and reinforce its reputation for quality-driven urban development in India’s competitive real estate landscape.
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