Delhi, India, October 2025 – Horizon Industrial Parks (A Blackstone Group Company) has announced the appointment of Pooja Malik as President – Leasing & Business Development. In her new role, she will lead strategic initiatives across leasing, client partnerships, and business growth, further expanding Horizon’s presence in India’s rapidly growing industrial and logistics real estate sector.
With nearly 25 years of professional experience, Pooja has played a pivotal role in strengthening Horizon’s leasing operations and accelerating its footprint since joining the company as National Head of Leasing in December 2021. Her leadership has been instrumental in positioning Horizon as a preferred partner for global and domestic clients seeking high-quality, sustainable, and technology-driven industrial spaces.
Before her appointment as President, Pooja Malik served as National Head – Leasing at Horizon Industrial Parks, where she drove portfolio-wide expansion and helped secure major clients across multiple regions.
Prior to joining Horizon, she worked with IndoSpace for nearly three years, where she rose to the role of Senior Vice President – Leasing, leading strategic site acquisitions and tenant partnerships in key industrial hubs across India.
Earlier, at Decathlon Sports India, she served as Director – Expansion and Head – Corporate Expansion (India), overseeing retail development and strategic expansion across major Indian cities.
She also held leadership roles as Vice President – Business Development at Walmart India and Development Director at Carrefour, where she played a central role in retail growth, leasing strategy, and market entry planning. Her early experience includes tenures at Parsvnath Developers Limited and Chadha Group (Wave Infratech), where she managed leasing, marketing, and retail operations.
With a strong foundation in marketing and business development from Guru Jambheshwar University, Pooja brings a blend of retail, real estate, and strategic expansion expertise that uniquely positions her to lead Horizon’s growth into its next chapter.
About Horizon Industrial Parks
Horizon Industrial Parks, part of Blackstone Group, is one of India’s leading developers of Grade A industrial and logistics infrastructure. The company’s mission is to empower businesses by providing end-to-end solutions that integrate land acquisition, development, leasing, and property management.
With 18 world-class parks spread across eight major markets—including Delhi-NCR, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Nagpur, and Goa—Horizon caters to global leaders in e-commerce, logistics, automotive, engineering, aerospace, and retail.
Guided by its parent company Blackstone, Horizon combines global expertise with local insights to deliver operational excellence. Its deep commitment to ESG and sustainability underpins every development, ensuring eco-friendly, inclusive, and future-ready growth.
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