Arnya Real Estate Fund Advisors has appointed Piyush Thakkar as the director – investments. In this role, he will be a part of the senior leadership team of Arnya.
Piyush Thakkar is a Chartered Accountant with over two decades of experience across real estate credit, structured finance, and risk management. He specializes in structuring asset-backed investments with a strong emphasis on downside protection, capital preservation, and delivering consistent risk-adjusted returns.
Over the course of his career, Piyush has spent more than 20 years with Kotak Mahindra Bank and its group entities, where he worked closely with developers, sponsors, and institutional investors.
Prior to joining Arnya, he was a Founding Member at Ionic Wealth & Asset Management (Angel One Group), where he built and led the debt investment platform across multiple strategies. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Pt. Ravi Shankar Shukla University.
Sharad Mittal, Founder & CEO, Arnya Real Estate Fund Advisors, said that Piyush Thakkar's nearly two decades of deep expertise across real estate credit, structured finance and risk management come at a pivotal time for the company.

“He brings a sharp investment lens and disciplined execution approach that will help us scale our platform, explore high-quality opportunities and strengthen our portfolio,” Mittal said.
Piyush Thakkar said that he will contribute to the firm's ambitious growth journey. "Backed by a strong and driven team, I look forward to sharpening our investment strategy, unlocking potential opportunities, and delivering consistent, long-term value. Together, we aim to raise the bar for performance, innovation, and excellence across the real estate investment landscape."
Arnya Real Estate Fund Advisors is an independent, real estate focused investment management firm founded by Sharad Mittal and a team of senior industry professionals.
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