ABODE OPTIONS - Key Persons
With nearly 10 years in the immigration industry, Aamir is an experienced professional with an extensive network in the Middle East, Caribbean, and India. He specialises in identifying cryptic connections among players from various environments using multi-dimensional and cross-disciplinary approaches to deliver innovative solutions. A graduate in Information Technology, he has delivered successful IT Projects.
He is well connected with the government of various jurisdictions and leads end to end processing of citizenship and residency applications for the group. Aamir has in-depth experience of handling applications and has encountered numerous scenarios in clients' application which makes him the Go-to advisor for any issues arising in any particular case. He is a proven business advisor and helps HNIs and UHNIs to expand their businesses internationally and specialises in handling applications for citizenship and residency by investment in over 14 countries.
Job Titles:
- Sales and Marketing Executive
- Immigration Advisor
Alisa is a highly skilled sales and marketing executive fluent in multiple languages including Russian and English. With her positive attitude and innate talent for networking and forging personal connections, she excels in building strong professional relationships. With a background in tutoring, coupled with a fervor for the realms of social media and entertainment, she has cultivated a keen eye for detail, effective communication, and a consistently positive outlook. Alisa's unwavering dedication and amiable nature have positioned her as a highly regarded team member within the company, renowned for her friendliness and a track record of delivering outstanding results in every endeavor.
Asif is an accomplished and strategically agile General Manager who prides himself on developing teams that flourish. Credited with 9+ years of success in setting strategies for long-term growth and profitability within the Sales / Marketing / Merchandising / Retail and Brand Management domain and 5+ years of expertise in Citizenship and Residence by Investment domain.
With an entrepreneurial spirit and mentality, Asif has leveraged past roles in the sales and business development. Has built a foundation of consistent success in each role acquired. Consistently increased both employee productivity and company profits by a median of 100%.
With over a decade of experience in Banking & Finance, Business Transformation, and Project Management, Garima has worked with leading international brands. She has a master's degree in commerce and a Diploma in International Business. She is a certified PIC Level 3 by HABC (Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance), Dubai. Her technical abilities include SAP, Oracle Hyperion, Cognos, CAP and Salesforce.
She has served in one of the biggest financial institutions as an Assistant Vice President for 10 years in DIFC and India. Known for her action-oriented approach and conceptualisation skills, Garima possesses an engaging style of working. She has been recognised by AccorHotels Dubai for supporting colleagues to take up leading roles and has led the D&I agenda rigorously throughout her career.
Garima is a strategic thinker and has remarkable expertise in handling high net worth client applications thereby ensuring sustainable client and stakeholder relationships.
Job Titles:
- Client Relationship Officer
- Member of the Processing
Ishfaq is a valued member of the Processing team who prioritizes delivering an exceptional customer experience. Holding a bachelor's degree in Education and a master's degree in Mathematics, Ishfaq brings a solid academic foundation to his role. With extensive experience in client servicing, Ishfaq possesses a comprehensive understanding of managing customer data and forms. He consistently demonstrates his collaborative nature as a team player and fosters strong relationships with his esteemed clients.
During his leisure time, Ishfaq embraces the opportunity to expand his linguistic repertoire, actively learning new languages. Furthermore, he finds fulfillment in contributing to society through active participation in social initiatives. Ishfaq's adventurous spirit is nourished by his love for travel and exploration, constantly seeking out new and exciting destinations.
With over 30 years of experience in consulting and advisory, Jagdish has a wide range of expertise working across different countries in senior expatriate positions including India, Southern African & MENA regions. He is a chartered accountant and serves as a Board member of several foreign subsidiaries in India. His expertise includes tax advisory, cross border tax planning, legal and group entity's structure, family business matters, estate and inheritance planning, risk and control frameworks and overall strategic guidance from a financial perspective. His ex-employers include one of the biggest consulting firms - KPMG, and BAT Group. He is also associated with Institutions of higher leanings in India as a Guest Faculty.
Jagdish believes in laying a firm foundation for any strategic initiative/change by keeping the risk and governance framework intact. Out of the 5 values at Abode Options. his favorite is integrity as he stresses upon doing the right thing even when no one is watching. Jagdish loves to read as he likes to keep himself updated with the latest trends in his industry and has authored books on International Taxation and Financial Controls. Travelling and knowing different cultures across the world are also one of his passions.
With a key eye for detail in his business dealings, Kushal is an entrepreneur with over 10 years of enriching experience. He is a director and owner of one of Delhi's renowned emporiums and holds a bachelor's degree from Delhi university. Kushal is a marketing expert and believes in excellent customer experience and a trustworthy and transparent process of communication between the client and the company. Kushal attends to HNW and UHNW clients and their queries in the Delhi (India) office and ensures smooth functioning of day-to-day operations.
His love for sports is immense, he enjoys playing cricket and tennis in his free time.
Michael is an experienced entrepreneur that successfully started several ventures and turned them into successful companies. His ventures cover different industries and locations, including apart from the UAE countries like Singapore, Philippines, Seychelles, Myanmar and Switzerland.
He is the chairman of the UAE based CRESCO Holding, a conglomerate engaging in various types of businesses, including, among others, a chartered accounting firm, a law firm, a corporate service firm, a procurement firm and a firm specialised in expansion consulting.
Naveen Kumar Indrakanti is a certified lawyer and one of Asiajuris Board Members with 20 years of experience in advising corporate companies and private clients in varied sectors. Presently, he is the Managing Director of CRESCO Legal, his area of expertise involves drafting of Wills at DIFC Wills, establishing Trusts & Foundations and Corporate structures in various jurisdictions.
He is also an active member and practices laws at DIFC Courts and is a STEP member, advising families across generations.
Entrepreneurial business professional and a deal maker with 25 years of experience in creating strategic alliances with organizations, client-vendor relations, business start-ups and development; her expertise includes implementing commercially successful ventures with extensive network in GCC, India and the UK. Shalini is a director in 9 well-known companies - Members of the leading Stock Exchanges in India, Real estate and Property Management, Hospitality, and Immigration. Her extensive experience in managing High Net worth investment portfolios along with being a trusted advisor in diverse ventures, Shalini brings to the table proven expertise in structuring and planning,
She believes that behind every burgeoning brand, there is a team of colleagues who share the enthusiasm to make it big. Out of the 5 values of Abode Options, empowerment resonates the most with her as she is firm believer of a collaborative approach irrespective of levels and empowers colleagues to voice out their views freely through the right channels- an attitude laid on an ethically strong foundation for creating a lasting impact. She embraces the agenda of diversity and inclusion (D&I) well within the organisation and promotes an environment which is free of prejudice and discrimination.
An innovative professional with a passion for continuous learning and development, Shivin holds a law degree and is a practicing lawyer. With a strong hold of various legal aspects of the industry, he guides clients through the entire process from consultation to acquiring the desired opportunity and investment. His limitless thinking and exceptional client relations skill makes him a reliable team member with the capability to execute a variety of tasks simultaneously.
Ardent about traveling and gaining experiences, Shivin is also passionate about event management of various kinds in different countries."
His love for sports is immense, he enjoys playing cricket and tennis in his free time.
Job Titles:
- Director ( India Office )
Sonal Mahajan, an alumni of prestigious Kings college, London as well as a graduate from the Faculty of Law, Delhi University, is an individual with an international outlook. She is enrolled with the Delhi Bar Council and holds a bachelor's degree in Sociology along with a master's degree in HRM & Organisational analysis.
Sonal manages the Delhi (India) office and leverages her diverse knowledge and experience in managing the operations smoothly whilst advising on strategic direction and implementations. She has significant experience in top Law firms.
Sonal believes in making immigration seamless and help clients to focus on individual growth opportunities globally. She is a travel enthusiast and likes to know the demographics and different cultures as she believes it to be an important element of immigration industry. She has travelled across Europe, USA, Thailand, and Middle East for different Projects and has transitioned vast knowledge and experience for the India teams.
Job Titles:
- Client Relationship Manager
Bringing a wealth of experience to the table, Syed Basharat is a graduate with a major in the faculty of Science. He comes with 5 years of experience in customer service, application processing, and team handling within the immigration sector. Having spent 4 years as a customer service supervisor in the transportation industry makes him a versatile professional.
Basharat has a proactive approach leading him to build a foundation for future sales and referrals. He likes to travel and is fond of watching and playing outdoor sports.