Sumit Lakhani appointed CEO of Awfis

Awfis, India’s leading flexible workspace provider, has elevated Sumit Lakhani to Chief Executive Officer, signaling the company’s next phase of scale. Lakhani, who has been central to Awfis’s brand, demand-gen, and enterprise go-to-market, steps in as the operator doubles down on hub-and-spoke networks across Tier-1 and emerging Tier-2/3 cities. Priorities include utilization discipline, earnings per center, and continued asset-light expansion through partnerships with landlords and developers. The company highlights resilient demand from large enterprises seeking “core + flex,” alongside SMEs and startups adopting hybrid. Expect investments in digitally orchestrated experiences (frictionless access, bookings, and community), expansion of managed-office offerings, and new formats tailored for suburban corridors. Lakhani’s elevation is framed as continuity with ambition: building on a strong order book, sustaining occupancies, and sharpening profitability as India’s office market evolves post-pandemic.