Embassy Group Appoints Chirag Boonlia as Group Chief Technology Officer
Embassy Developments Appoints Chirag Boonlia as Group Chief Technology Officer
Embassy Developments Limited has appointed Chirag Boonlia as its new Chief Technology Officer, effective May 20, 2026, to drive digital transformation and operational excellence across its diverse business portfolio.
Background and Experience
Bringing over two decades of experience in technology and business transformation, Boonlia is expected to lead enterprise-wide technology strategies and drive large-scale digital innovation. His expertise spans multiple sectors, including real estate, property management, and hospitality, positioning him to enhance the company's operational efficiency and technological roadmap.
The appointment marks a significant homecoming for Boonlia, who previously served as Group CTO at Embassy Group for more than six years, during which he played a major role in strengthening the organization's digital infrastructure and enterprise technology ecosystem. Before rejoining Embassy Developments, Boonlia served as Director at RMZ, where he continued to work on enterprise technology transformation and digital innovation strategies.
His professional journey also includes leadership positions at Virtuous Retail, where he was elevated to Group CTO and Vice President – IT, and during his time there, he earned recognition as one of the "100 Top Retail Minds" in the country for his contributions to retail technology and digital transformation initiatives.
Scope of Responsibility
In his new role, Boonlia will lead Embassy Group's overall digital strategy and technology vision across multiple business verticals, including commercial real estate, residential projects, co-working spaces, and industrial parks. He will be responsible for defining enterprise technology architecture, enhancing digital capabilities, and driving business value through advanced technology adoption and operational modernization initiatives.
Industry Context
Industry observers note that his return comes at a time when real estate companies are increasingly investing in smart infrastructure, digital operations, AI-powered management systems, and data-driven customer experiences. The appointment comes amid rapid technological evolution within the real estate sector, where companies are increasingly adopting proptech solutions to improve efficiency, sustainability, and customer engagement, with smart buildings, AI-powered facility management, cloud infrastructure, and integrated digital ecosystems becoming central to the future of commercial and residential real estate operations.
About Embassy Developments Limited
Embassy Group is one of India's most established and diversified real estate institutions, with over 100 million square feet of commercial, residential, hospitality, services, and education spaces delivered and managed, emphasizing high standards of quality, world-class services, environmental management, and safety. Founded in 1993, its operations now span 22+ cities, including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Chennai, and Pune, amongst others.