Sivakumar R

Sivakumar R (He/Him) is a senior real estate and facilities management leader with over 25 years of experience driving operational excellence, portfolio performance, and client value across complex commercial real estate environments.As Vice President - Property & Facilities Management at Newmark, he leads full P&L operations across Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Pondicherry, overseeing Grade-A office assets, IT/ITES campuses, industrial parks, retail developments, and mission-critical data centers. He is known for consistently achieving 100% business targets while enhancing NOI and optimizing CAM structures. His expertise includes delivering high uptime in data center environments, leading large-scale transitions and mobilizations, and driving operational transformation across portfolios. He brings strong capabilities in vendor ecosystem leadership, budgeting, cost optimization, and technology-enabled operations (BMS/CMMS). A recognized specialist in Data Center operations, Sivakumar has managed facilities across India and led multiple large-scale sites in Chennai, ensuring reliability, compliance, and superior client satisfaction. His leadership approach combines operational rigor with technology adoption, sustainability initiatives, and data-driven decision-making to maximize asset value and lifecycle efficiency. Prior to Newmark, he held progressive leadership roles at Knight Frank India, Cushman & Wakefield and JLL building a strong track record in facilities and asset management. He holds a Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering and a BBA and is currently planning to pursue relevant professional memberships.