Archana Dutt has been elevated to Senior Manager – Early Years and Candidate Engagement, APAC, MEA, and South Asia at RICS, marking a remarkable milestone in her 13-year-long association with the global professional standards body. Known for her strategic acumen and leadership excellence, Archana has been instrumental in driving member engagement and professional growth initiatives across diverse markets during her tenure with RICS.
In her elevated role, Archana will spearhead initiatives to enhance candidate engagement and strengthen the early careers ecosystem across the APAC, Middle East, and Africa regions. She will focus on expanding participation, fostering mentorship programs, and building robust partnerships that empower aspiring professionals to achieve RICS credentials. Her efforts will play a key role in reinforcing RICS’ global mission of maintaining standards and excellence in the built environment sector.
Archana’s journey at RICS reflects consistent growth and impact. From leading membership operations and corporate relationships in South Asia to managing candidate engagement strategies across APAC, she has showcased outstanding expertise in stakeholder collaboration, business planning, and operational delivery. Her leadership has contributed significantly to RICS’ sustained regional growth and member engagement success.
Before joining RICS, Archana built a strong professional foundation through key roles in renowned organizations such as Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG), IBM Daksh, and American Express. Her diverse background across operations, research, and customer management has enabled her to bring a holistic and people-centric approach to her leadership roles.
With this elevation, Archana Dutt continues to exemplify RICS’ vision of nurturing leadership from within and driving global excellence. Her elevation underscores her deep commitment to professional development, diversity, and inclusion within the RICS community and beyond.