COLLIERS has appointed a new associate director of valuation and advisory services for its national healthcare and retirement living team, in Rishikesh Elkunchwar.
Elkunchwar has more than 15 years of experience in valuation, development and asset management of real property, working across a range asset classes in Australia, India, Europe and the Middle East and North Africa.
Elkunchwar has been at Colliers since May 2022, working in the valuation of specialised assets such as childcare centres, medical centres, federal government assets, service stations and educational facilities.
Currently based in the Melbourne CBD office, Elkunchwar will transition to the healthcare and retirement living division, working with the national team and reporting to Colliers head of healthcare and retirement living, Ian Sanders.
“It is great to be able to welcome someone of Rishikesh’s experience and calibre to the Team. Colliers Healthcare and Retirement Living continues to build its national footprint across Valuation, Advisory and Transaction Services,” said Sanders.
“Healthcare markets are very active and the addition of Rishikesh’s unique specialisation a terrific addition to the team.”
Elkunchwar also has experience across diverse valuation and advisory assignments, including mortgage security, family law, financial reporting, acquisition and divestment advice, development feasibility and compulsory acquisition on behalf of major financial institutions, private equity firms, lawyers and government organisations
“I am excited to work with industry leaders like Ian Sanders and Leon Hadchiti and capitalise on my knowledge and experience, to deliver exceptional advice to our clients,” said Elkunchwar.
