Strategic appointment strengthens Knight Frank’s end-to-end occupier service offering across Asia-Pacific
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, March 2026 – Knight Frank, one of the world’s leading independent real estate consultancies, today announced the appointment of Deben Moza as Head of Project Management India & Asia-Pacific.
Deben has been with Knight Frank for over 12 years, during which the firm’s Project Management Services business in India achieved a compound annual growth rate of 34%, a performance recognised by RICS as South-Asia’s Best Project Management Team for two consecutive years (2024 and 2025).
Over the course of his tenure, Deben has progressively expanded the business’s capabilities, from fit-out management into government infrastructure and heritage conservation, and most recently into Design & Build. His portfolio spans some of the most ambitious developments in the region, including:
- Design & build construction projects for railway wheel & component manufacturing facilities for 2 prominent Indian Corporates
- 2-million-sq-ft two-wheeler EV manufacturing facility, the largest in the world for its segment
- Largest commercial EV battery manufacturing facility (2.9 million sq ft)
- Asia’s largest capsule manufacturing plant (approx.1.0 million sq ft)
- Heritage conservation and architectural illumination projects for landmark sites, including the Golden Temple and the Walled City of Jaipur
- Managed a diverse range of offices, labs & Global Capability Centres for global corporations
Shishir Baijal, International Partner, Chairman and Managing Director, Knight Frank India, said, “Deben’s appointment to lead Project Management across India and Asia-Pacific is a testament to the exceptional platform the team has built over the past decade. He has been instrumental in cementing Knight Frank’s leadership in the corporate real estate space, spearheading cutting-edge corporate fit-outs and delivering landmark projects for leading global and Indian corporations. His deep understanding of the Indian market, from heritage conservation to large-scale industrial developments, combined with his regional mandate, positions us well to capture the significant growth opportunities ahead. We look forward to the next chapter of this business under his leadership.”
Deben Moza, International Partner, Senior Executive Director, Head of Project Management Services India & APAC added, “Knight Frank Project Management Services isn’t just growing; we are reshaping project management excellence across heritage, technology, commercial spaces, and beyond. As we look ahead, our focus remains on driving stronger collaboration, fostering innovation, and delivering even greater value across markets.”
Craig Shute, CEO, Asia-Pacific, Knight Frank, said, “Deben’s appointment is in recognition of the exceptional business he has built across India. Deben brings proven expertise, a strong client focus, and a track record of building high-performing teams, all of which will strengthen our offering for occupiers as we continue to grow Knight Frank’s capabilities across Asia-Pacific.”
Tim Armstrong, Global Head of Occupier Strategy and Solutions, Knight Frank, said, “Deben’s appointment reflects our strategic ambition to deliver truly integrated, end-to-end solutions for occupiers across Asia-Pacific. With over 800 Project Management professionals across the region and a proven ability to execute across diverse asset classes, from complex fit-outs to large-scale industrial and manufacturing developments, Knight Frank is uniquely positioned to support clients through every stage of their real estate journey. Deben’s leadership will be instrumental in driving that vision forward.”
About Deben Moza
Deben Moza, Head of Project Management India & Asia-Pacific at Knight Frank, is based in Mumbai, and has led the firm’s Project Management Services business in India since 2013. He brings over 29 years of experience spanning architectural design and construction, with expertise across real estate strategy, infrastructure, planning, and project management, and a track record across sectors including industrial, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, and government infrastructure.
Knight Frank LLP is a leading independent, global property consultancy. Headquartered in London, Knight Frank has 20,000+ people operating from over 600+ offices across more than 50 territories. The Group advises clients ranging from individual owners and buyers to major developers, investors, and corporate tenants.
Knight Frank India is headquartered in Mumbai and has more than 1,900 experts across Bangalore, Delhi, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Indore and Kochi. Backed by strong research and analytics, our experts offer a comprehensive range of real estate services across advisory, valuation and consulting, transactions (residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, land, and capitals), facilities management and project management.
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