Vythnathan Mahalingam
B.Arch, PG.Const.Mgt, MRICS, AMDP-Harvard
Strategic Advisor
Vythnathan Mahalingam is a highly accomplished real estate professional with 20 years of specialised expertise in retail leasing, asset operations, redevelopment/asset enhancement and development advisory across the Middle East, GCC, and India. As Chief Operating Officer & Director of Leasing at PHIL McARTHUR & PARTNERS Retail Development Specialists, Vythnathan leads strategic retail repositioning and leasing advisory mandates for shopping malls, mixed-use developments, and urban lifestyle destinations. His leadership has supported the revitalization and successful advisory of assets across the Middle East.
Experience
He has personally completed 425+ lease transactions, spearheaded major asset enhancement initiatives such as the US $100 million redevelopment of BurJuman Mall (Dubai) and actively leased projects that includes Festival City (Dubai & Doha), Festival Plaza (Dubai), Reem Mall (Abu Dhabi), Rahmania Mall (Sharjah) & Oasis Malls Portfolio (UAE-KSA-Bahrain & Oman).
Global Network
Vythnathan combines extensive academic training with 20 years of hands-on leadership in retail leasing, asset management, and development advisory across the Middle East, GCC, and India.