Emaar Appoints Pawan Chindalia as New Group Head of Finance

Monday, 25 May 2026

Emaar Properties has announced the appointment of Pawan Chindalia as its new Group Head of Finance following a senior leadership transition. The move reflects the developer’s continued focus on strong financial leadership, operational excellence, and long-term growth as the company advances major projects across the UAE and international markets.

Key Highlights

• Emaar Properties appointed Pawan Chindalia as the new Group Head of Finance with immediate effect
• Chindalia will continue his existing role at Emaar Development until further notice
• The leadership transition follows the departure of former Group Head of Finance Hesham Heikal effective May 20
• Pawan Chindalia brings more than 20 years of finance leadership experience across real estate, retail, hospitality, and community management sectors
• He has been part of the Emaar group for nearly 15 years, contributing across multiple core business divisions
• The appointment comes during a period of strategic growth and transformation for Emaar
• Recent developments include Dubai Holding increasing its stake in Emaar Properties to become the company’s largest shareholder
• Emaar also recently confirmed plans to independently manage The Eighth Gate mixed-use development in Damascus
• The developer continues to strengthen its global reputation through landmark destinations including Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall
• The leadership update reinforces investor confidence in Emaar’s long-term financial and operational strategy