Zayd Noaman Becomes Youngest CREDAI Bengaluru President

16 Apr 2025 CW Team

Zayd Noaman has been appointed as the youngest-ever President of CREDAI Bengaluru, ushering in a new era for the city’s real estate body. He takes over from Amar Mysore for a two-year term, with a vision focused on innovation, sustainability, and bridging the gap between policy and progress.

Executive Director at Prestige Group, Zayd leads corporate finance, strategy, and business development. His new leadership team includes President-Elect Bimal Hegde (Chartered Housing), Vice President Karan R Shetty (RJ Group), Secretary Nischay Jayeshankar (Adarsh Group), Treasurer Shivaram Kumar Malakala (Habitat Ventures), and Joint Secretary Abhishek Ahuja (Esteem Group).

“It’s an honour to serve this city and our fraternity,” said Zayd, addressing members at CREDAI Bengaluru’s AGM. Citing that Bengaluru contributed over 17 per cent to India’s residential sales in 2024, he noted that CREDAI members were behind the majority of these projects—underscoring the association’s vital role.

Zayd’s agenda includes strengthening developer-regulator ties, promoting green construction, and enhancing urban livability. His leadership promises bold strides towards redefining Bengaluru’s real estate future.

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