Kati Patang Lifestyle Appoints Former DLF CEO Rajeev Talwar to Board
Kati Patang Lifestyle Limited, the proud owner of the award-winning premium craft beer brand Kati Patang, has announced the appointment of Rajeev Talwar, former CEO and Executive Director of DLF, to its Board of Directors. This strategic move reinforces Kati Patang’s vision to establish India’s first professionally managed homegrown alcobev and lifestyle platform, incubating complementary Indian and international premium businesses and experiences.
As Kati Patang focuses on building brand intellectual properties and expanding its lifestyle offerings, securing the right expertise across all levels remains a key priority. The company’s plans to develop an elevated and immersive living vertical under the Kati Patang brand are now poised to take shape under experienced stewardship.
Rajeev Talwar brings over 40 years of distinguished leadership experience, including 25 years as an IAS officer and 15 years with DLF, India’s largest publicly listed real estate company. He joined DLF in 2006 as Executive Director, became CEO in 2014, and retired in 2021. Talwar played a pivotal role in transforming Gurugram’s real estate landscape through marquee developments such as The Magnolias and Capital Greens. He is widely recognized for identifying and unlocking the potential of emerging locations. Additionally, he was part of the inaugural RERA committee, a landmark reform in India’s realty sector, and has been deeply involved in bringing transparency, accountability, and efficiency to real estate across states.
Sharing his views, Rajeev Talwar said, “Kati Patang is on a transformative journey, and I am pleased to join the company at this exciting stage. Its commitment to building a lifestyle platform that enables complementary businesses is rare. I look forward to working closely with Shantanu and the team to help realize the bold vision of a futuristic and highly creative Kati Patang brand. Together we will build a getaway in the hills which will have the potential to redefine the concept of immersive living.”
Commenting on the appointment, Shantanu Upadhyay, Co-founder & CEO of Kati Patang Lifestyle Limited, said, “Mr. Talwar’s addition to our Board gives us access to his deep experience and foresight in building responsible, future-ready businesses. Our strategy is to build scale through scope by creating adjacencies, communities, and experiences that strengthen our core brand. His presence significantly accelerates our immersive living vision. Ultimately, it is the right team with the right expertise that ensures initiatives are executed to blueprint and go on to exceed customer expectations.”
Talwar is a graduate and postgraduate of St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University, and has held senior roles across Central and State Governments and Union Territories. He has also served as President of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Chair of the National Real Estate Development Council.
