Wasif Chaudhry

Experienced Property, Workplace Experience, Facilities Management Professional with 16+ years across Australia, the Middle East, and Pakistan. Skilled in leading high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and implementing continuous improvement. Seeking a leadership role to utilize my industry expertise, people skills, and proven track record in enhancing operational performance and delivering exceptional workplace experiences.

Country MD, PK & Alliance Director, IFM Enterprise Accounts (APAC) at CBRE Group, Inc. (2021-04 – Present)

• Accountable for overall P&L ownership of emerging market Pakistan.
• Managed C-suite relationships with leading organizations including Deutsche Bank, Standard Chartered, Citi, The World Bank, Ericsson, S&P Global, Tetra Pak, GE, Syngenta, Akzo Nobel, Shell, Coca-Cola, Pfizer, Haleon, GSK, and Novartis—facilitating regular feedback loops and finding new business opportunities.
• Led day-to-day operations of the business unit, driving sustainable growth and operational excellence.
• Ensured full statutory compliance and governance across all functions.
• Oversaw and enhanced performance across Finance, HSE, Procurement, HR, and Ethics & Compliance.
• Directed strategic planning, financial oversight, and asset management.
• Spearheaded business development and marketing initiatives.
• Maintained strong, long-term client relationships and stakeholder engagement.
• Directed daily operations of retail fuel stations, Shell House, accommodations, and warehouse facilities, aligning with strategic goals and ensuring top-tier HSE compliance.
• Managed annual OPEX and CAPEX planning for accommodations, warehousing, and transportation—delivering improved budget efficiency and ROI.
• Oversaw property asset and facilities management, including contract negotiations and procurement, ensuring best service delivery and cost competitiveness.
• Implemented digital systems and process innovations to boost operational efficiency and foster a culture of teamwork, integrity, and alignment with Shell's values.
• Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements and collaborated with local authorities on trade and commercial licensing.
• Proactively managed risks through integrated enterprise risk management frameworks within the retail domain.

Head of Workplace, FM & Real Estate at PepsiCo. International (2018-11 – 2021-03)

• Developed and ensured implementation of the Corporate Services, FM framework, Administration and Support Services strategic plans to achieve business goals.
• Led a sector, cross-functional team and direct day-to-day administrative and facilities services across the company to ensure efficient and cost-effective service delivery.
• Partnered with the business and other internal/external stakeholders to deliver real estate solutions at best cost and footprint within agreed time frames to meet business requirements.
• Provided regular, proactive communication and reporting to Executive Management on Corporate Services operations, projects, and other priority items.
• Managed PepsiCo's Pakistan corporate office buildings, manufacturing plants and infrastructure and ensure compliance with bylaws.

Regional Facilities Manager (Middle East) at Alshaya Group (2014-06 – 2018-10)

• Managed 1,200+ stores, 19 warehouses and 3 office buildings.
• Oversaw the year-on-year program for acquisitions, disposals, closures, and renewals in alignment with the Multi Year Plan.
• Developed and refined the overall end-to-end delivery and Asset Management model across the entire designated portfolio.
• Managed all Real Estate Asset Portfolio in line with Group standards and procedures.

Country Manager at Reliance Group (2012 – 2014)

Division: Real Estate & Facilities Management

Founder & CEO at One Green Earth Pty Ltd (2008 – 2012)

Multiple Positions – Retail Banker, Business Manager, Project Manager at Westpac Banking Corporation (2004 – 2008)

Division: Retail, Business Banking, Operational & Strategy Risk Basel II, Project One

Tech Support Engineer at Acer Computer Pty Ltd (2002 – 2004)

Master of Business Administration in Marketing Management – University of Central Queensland, Sydney (2004 – 2006)

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management in Business Management – University of Central Queensland, Sydney (2004 – 2004)

Postgraduate Diploma in Commercial Computing in Commercial Computing – University of Western Sydney, Sydney (2001 – 2003)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration – National College of Business Administration & Economics (NCBA&E) (1999 – 2001)