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DLF’s Chairman K.P. Singh Retires At 90, Son Rajiv Singh Takes Over

K.P. Singh left an army job in 1961 to help his father-in-law operate the DLF company that started in 1946. Soon, ringing up the ladder of success, he became the chairman in 1955.

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After leading one of the largest real estate companies in India—DLF— for over five decades, Dr. Kushal Pal Singh, the Non-Executive Director/Chairman has now paved the way for his son, Rajiv Singh, who was appointed by the Board of Directors, DLF as the new Chairman of DLF. Singh himself was appointed as the Chairman Emeritus. As part of the succession planning, Singh vide letter dated 4th June 2020 tendered his resignation from the position of Non-Executive Director/Chairman of the company.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr K P Singh said, “I am grateful to all our stakeholders and particularly to our customers without whose confidence, trust and faith, DLF would not have tracked its glorious path of success. My sincere thanks to the Board of Directors and the DLF family, without whom we would not have achieved record milestones year after year for decades. As we move into a new India that is transforming at an incredible pace, I am confident DLF will continue to contribute to national growth under the leadership of Rajiv Singh.”

In his video address on June 5, Singh said: "Today, at this transitional moment when I am handing over the reins of the company to the new Chairman, Rajiv Singh, who as you all know, happens to be my son, I felt that I should talk to you directly and share my thoughts with every member of Team DLF. I am certain Rajiv is destined to become one of India’s most successful business leaders in the coming years. I know for sure Rajiv will lead the Company to even greater heights in the new India of tomorrow. At the same time, I also feel very happy when I see my younger daughter Pia teaming up with Rajiv to achieve DLF’s mission. Pia now spearheads DLF Group’s CSR and philanthropic initiatives which I am sure will go a long way in helping the less deprived and underprivileged sections of our society. "

Singh is widely recognized across the world for his path-breaking and visionary contributions to building of a modern India through his pioneering role as a real estate developer and corporate leader, who has transformed the urban landscape of the country. Under his dynamic and inspiring leadership, DLF ushered a revolution in India’s real estate space and introduced the nation to the concept of living that epitomised luxury, comfort, security and convenience. Further, DLF brought about a paradigm shift in the industry by redefining shopping, recreation and leisure experiences. Recognizing his distinguished contribution towards India’s realty sector and in establishing new paradigms in infrastructure development, Dr K P Singh was bestowed the Padma Bhushan in 2010.


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