REHAN SAMEUL HUCK

Rehan Samuel Huck Vice President – Head of Leasing, DLF Retail Rehan Sameul Huck is a seasoned professional renowned for his exceptional expertise in Retail Real Estate and Shopping Centre Management, backed by an illustrious career spanning over 18+ years. Possessing a profound mastery of the industry and a robust business acumen, Rehan has consistently demonstrated excellence across pivotal domains including Shopping Centre Leasing, Marketing, Operations, Sales, and Real Estate Development Management. His insatiable curiosity to gain deeper insights, elevate standards, and cultivate professional mastery has firmly established him as a prominent leader, encompassing diverse dimensions of the Real Estate sector. In his current capacity as the Vice President and Head of Leasing at DLF Retail, Rehan undertakes a strategic leadership role in overseeing and curating an extensive portfolio of leased retail malls. His meticulous approach not only guarantees the optimal performance of these properties, but also extends to strategic planning, innovative leasing methodologies, and adept crisis management. This multifaceted engagement significantly shapes the trajectory of the company’s retail expansion, driving remarkable achievements. An alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad, Rehan complements his education with a commerce degree from Symbiosis College, Pune, and a foundation built at Bishop Cotton Boys’ School, Bengaluru. His track record at DLF showcases his remarkable contributions, marked by ingenious strategies, expert guidance, and exceptional leadership. Notably, his instrumental role in successfully steering the ‘DLF Mall of India’ project to fruition, the nation’s largest mall, remains a testament to his achievements. Preceding his tenure at DLF, Rehan’s distinguished roles at entities like JLL and Bajaj Allianz Life propelled his ascent, culminating in the establishment of his entrepreneurial venture, PROPEL. Rehan’s visionary leadership has fostered efficient retail protocols and pivotal partnerships, leading to collaborations with over 900 prominent brands throughout his storied career. His leasing prowess is instrumental in crafting innovative mall solutions that endure the test of time, ensuring sustained project relevance, and customer delight. Beyond his professional commitments, Rehan stands as a distinguished speaker at various esteemed retail forums. Notably, he is a founding luminary of the All-India Retail Group (AIRG), a pivotal organization shaping the retail landscape in the country. Leveraging his extensive expertise, he consistently leads enlightening seminars and webinars, fostering an environment of knowledge exchange within this influential Group. Even amidst his demanding schedule, Rehan dedicates time to his passion for sports. As a sports enthusiast, he engages in cycling on a daily basis and indulges in a round of golf or two, on the weekends. His love for music finds expression through various pursuits, such as – driving, singing, and playing the guitar—an avocation he wholeheartedly commits to. Rehan’s distinguished career trajectory showcases a relentless pursuit of excellence, visionary leadership, and an unwavering commitment to innovation in the dynamic domain of Retail Real Estate and Shopping Centre Management. Rehan has been bestowed with many accolades and awards over the years, of which the major ones are mentioned below: 1. Outstanding Real Estate Professional of the Year 2022. 2. Most Admired Shopping Centre Professional of the Year 2021. 3. Development Management Consultant of the Year 2021. 4. Topmost Retail Minds – CXO Year 2021. 5. India Achievers Award Year 2020. 6. Top Retail Minds of the Year 2020. 7. Most Influential Shopping Centre Professional of the Year 2019. 8. Mall Leasing Professional of the Year 2019.