About Us

Sona Chandarana is an accomplished entrepreneur and Co-Founder of UrbanZen Developments, a fast growing UK property development company. She holds a Chartered Marketer designation from the Chartered Institute of Marketing and a certification from the Product Marketing Alliance. With a background in property management and marketing, Sona leverages her extensive experience to drive innovation and success in her industry.

Her career spans various environments, from multinational corporations to startups, where she has consistently demonstrated her ability to adapt and excel, driving significant growth and success. At UrbanZen Developments, she employs innovative marketing strategies and a customer-centric approach to set new industry standards in quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

Sona’s unique skill set, marketing expertise, and deep understanding of the property market enable her to identify key trends and opportunities, positioning UrbanZen Developments as an industry leader. Her passion for innovation and commitment to excellence make her a key player in the transformation of the UK property development sector.

Rikesh Chandarana is a distinguished entrepreneur and the Co-Founder of UrbanZen Developments, a pioneering firm in the UK’s property and construction sector. He possesses a rich educational background with degrees in Computing and Management as well as Multimedia and Internet Computing from Loughborough University. His career encompasses significant roles in management consulting and investment banking, which, when combined with his leadership and technical knowledge, contribute a rare and valuable perspective to his industry.

Rik has also enhanced his technical and analytical skills by completing courses in Artificial Intelligence at Oxford University. His entrepreneurial skills were honed at London Business School, where he successfully pitched a business idea that reached the finals among over 100 competitors. He was even a finalist in auditions for BBC’s Apprentice, indicating his capability in thriving under competitive conditions.

Coming from a family with a strong entrepreneurial background, Rikesh grew up with an inherent understanding of business, which has fuelled his drive and ambition. At UrbanZen Developments, he leverages his diverse skill set to spearhead innovation, utilise data-driven strategies, and achieve exceptional outcomes in the UK property development market.