Our Team

Vishal Kukreja graduated from the Stern School of Business at NYU in 1996 with a degree in Finance and International Business. He began his career in corporate finance as a financial analyst at Sandler O’Neill & Partners, where he worked for two years.

Seeking to broaden his expertise in real estate, Vishal joined BNS Real Estate, a boutique investment firm in New York City. Over the course of more than five years at BNS, he honed his skills in acquiring distressed properties, adding value, maximizing rent, and managing assets.

In 2003, Vishal joined the family business, focusing on expanding and enhancing the real estate portfolio. At K Group, he is responsible for the procurement and financial management of the company’s diverse real estate holdings. Vishal’s leadership continues to propel K Group toward new heights of achievement.

In her role as CFO, Tina Kukreja oversees all aspects of human resources and financial operations at K Group. She ensures efficient personnel management and robust financial control, positioning the company for sustained productivity and profitability.

A graduate of NYU with a master’s in education, Tina refined her organizational and problem-solving skills within the education sector prior to joining K Group in 2010.

With her analytical acuity and strong background in project management, Tina has been instrumental in driving K Group’s exponential growth since her arrival. Her strategic approach and meticulous attention to detail have significantly contributed to the company’s success.

Thomas Barletta is responsible for K Group’s acquisition and capital raising initiatives, drawing on nearly two decades of real estate and finance experience in acquisitions, equity sourcing, M&A, due diligence, financial structuring, and investment research. Throughout his career, Thomas has been involved in over $9 billion of M&A and capital raising transactions, as well as over $500 million of real estate acquisitions, establishing a proven track record in transaction execution.

Prior to joining K Group, Thomas led the acquisitions team and facilitated capital raising initiatives at Livingston Street Capital, playing an integral role in identifying, structuring, and closing multifamily real estate investments. Earlier in his career, Thomas was with High Rise Capital Partners, where he focused on real estate investment and asset management and was a member of the M&A investment banking team at CS Capital Advisors.

Thomas holds a BS in Finance from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College and also holds an MBA.

Mahesh Kukreja is the Chairman and Founder of K Group and is also a member of K Group’s advisory board. A seasoned entrepreneur, Mahesh has over 40 years of experience building and leading successful businesses. Born and raised in India, he moved to the U.S. in 1970 and founded Vish Group, a plastic recycling business, in 1979. Renowned for his business acumen and strategic vision, Mahesh founded K Group in 1998 and continues to provide invaluable guidance to the firm. His leadership and expertise play a critical role in shaping the firm’s real estate initiatives, driving growth and long-term value creation.

Shiv Kukreja is a member of K Group’s advisory board. He brings a wealth of executive experience in consulting, marketing, and finance, along with valuable insights into the family’s business operations. A graduate of Rutgers University with a degree in Economics and Psychology, Shiv began his career as a financial analyst before joining Vish Group in 2005. As a veteran executive, he has overseen sales, purchasing, and plant management, driving operational excellence and strategic growth. Shiv’s expertise and leadership provide invaluable guidance to K Group, supporting its mission to identify opportunities and achieve success in the real estate sector.