Archesh Patel

Established a retail-focused consultancy advising landlords and retailers across Abu Dhabi
Delivered asset repositioning strategies to enhance footfall, leasing performance, and tenant mix
Supported landlords in building and structuring property management and leasing functions
Provided end-to-end advisory from strategy through to execution and operational delivery
Advised retailers on site select

Co-founded a community-driven martial arts academy delivering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA, and youth fitness programs
Designed and implemented scalable school-based martial arts programs across Abu Dhabi
Built partnerships with gyms, residential communities, and local businesses to expand access to martial arts
Developed structured class systems for children (ages 5–18) focused on discipli

Associate Director – Retail & Leasing with responsibility for the strategic, financial, and operational performance of retail portfolios within the UAE.

I work closely with asset management leadership to execute retail leasing and asset strategies aligned with long-term development objectives and commercial performance targets. My role includes full P&L accountability, asset strategy development,

General Manager - responsible for the strategic, financial, and operational performance of WTCAD, a landmark mixed-use development in Abu Dhabi city centre. The asset spans approximately six hectares and comprises two super-tall towers (92-floor residential and 60-floor commercial), over 2.7 million sq. ft. of leasable area, more than 1.0 million sq. ft. of retail space with circa 300 tenancies, a

Senior operational leader with responsibility for Facilities Management operations in Saudi Arabia, overseeing a portfolio of approximately 2.4 million sq. ft. and servicing blue-chip clients including Saudi Aramco, Baker Hughes, and General Electric.

Led all aspects of operations and property maintenance, with direct management of 20 senior managers and supervisors and overall responsibility for

· • Responsible for the WTCAD finance, tenant relations, retail delivery and general admin departments.
• Oversea and manage property inspections, timely lease agreement renewals or terminations, lease administration, proactive collections, contract management, collaborate with the legal department, vendor management, and maintain effective tenant relations.
• Managed the financial operations, inc

• As Head of Finance of WTCAD, successfully lead financial operations, budgeting, reporting, and strategic planning to drive optimal performance metrics and support organizational growth.

· Set up and maintained the Property Management Finance System on the AED 6 billion Abu Dhabi Financial Center Project on Al Maryah Island.
· Assisted with the Account Director from a Finance perspective to ensure contractual compliance. Whilst preparing monthly/quarterly reporting the annual service charge budgets and reconciliations were being prepared in accordance with RICS standards.
· Respo

· Worked client side and prepared monthly occupancy reports for 1.0m Sqft of prime commercial properties under management. Responsible for preparation and presentation to the client, conducted monthly finance meetings with managers, identified areas of risk mitigation.

Prepared monthly management account reports, designed monthly management reports, finance system maintenance, and liaised with P&L owners. Reporting to the Finance Controller.

Worked within a head office environment to build upon my knowledge and experience in finance and payroll. Assisted in the monthly payroll, reconciliations, preparing monthly management accounts, audit schedules, liaising with managers. Reporting to the Management Accountant