Chandra Mandalapu is the Chief Executive Officer of Axria, a U.S.-based vertically integrated real estate development and investment firm headquartered in Piscataway, NJ. With over 20 years of experience in asset repositioning, entitlements, and ground-up delivery, he has overseen the execution of more than 100 projects across New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Chandra’s leadership emphasizes control across the full development cycle from land acquisition and entitlement approvals to design, construction, leasing, and asset management. This integrated model ensures tighter cost control, faster timelines, and stronger outcomes for investors and communities alike. Today, Chandra leads Axria’s $800 million active pipeline of multifamily, mixed-use, and industrial projects, including communities in Princeton Junction, Lebanon, and Bound Brook. His mission is to deliver resilient, high-quality real estate while creating long-term value for investors and strengthening communities across the Mid-Atlantic.