Mumbai, August 2015: Mumbai based ICS Group today announced the appointment of Zubin Cooper as the Chief Executive Office of its architectural company – Bentel Associates Realty Design Consultants, a joint venture between ICS Group, India and Bentel Associates International, South Africa.

Speaking on his appointment Mr. Cooper said, “I am honored and delighted to be a part of Bentel Associates. I look forward to being a part of India's exciting future, growing the Architectural business and delivering creative designs across Bentel’s offices in South Africa and in India.”

Speaking at the announcement Kunal Premnarayen, Group CEO, ICS Group said; “Zubin’s vast and diverse experience is invaluable and reinforces Bentel’s position as a leading designer for all asset classes. His exposure to International design and planning will provide a fresh perspective to Bentel’s experience”.

Stephen Roberts, Chairman, Bentel Associates International added to this; “We are pleased to announce Zubin’s appointment as Chief Executive Officer of Bentel Associates, India. His success and breadth of experience would propel Bentel’s operations forward. ”

Mr. Cooper has worked with two of the world’s largest architectural firms; SOM and RTKL as an Architect and Urban Designer. He has been involved with many prestigious projects such as the renowned Canary Wharf in London and Al Ghurair in Dubai to name a few. He was a focal part of designing many new retail and leisure centres that received ICSC Design Awards such as the prestigious renovation of Principe Pio in the heart of Madrid.

Armed with a degree of Architecture and Urban Designing from the Oxford Brookes University; Zubin is an active member of Royal Institute of British Architects and a visiting lecturer at the Oxford.


About Bentel Associates Realty Design Consultants:
Established in 1960, Bentel Associates is currently recognized internationally as a leading designer of malls, shopping centers/ retail, office/ commercial buildings, hotels and high- end residential buildings. A full range of leading edge specialist design skills including master planning, architecture, interior design, graphic design and store planning are offered in all building types and realty design projects. Bentel’s focus is on developing innovative, functional and high quality design with an understanding of the unique needs of individual projects.


About ICS Group:
ICS Group has interest in real estate, hospitality, asset management and financial services. ICS Realty is the Group’s holding company for real estate ventures and apart from investment, it provides strategic direction to facilitate growth of the various real estate businesses.
ICS Group has partnerships with international domain leaders like Old Mutual Property, South Africa for property development and management, Bentel Associates, South Africa for architectural business, Mantis International, South Africa for hospitality in the boutique luxury space and Secure Parking, Australia for car park management.
Through its various businesses, ICS Group is involved in executing projects in more than 25 cities pan India and employs over 2000 people. The Group is headquartered in Mumbai with offices in Delhi, Pune and Bangalore.