US-based realty major Hines today said it has appointed Amit Diwan as MD and country head for its India business. Diwan was serving as chief investment officer for Hines in India. "Amit Diwan has been appointed Managing Director and Country Head for the Hines India platform," Hines said in a statement. In his new role, Diwan is responsible for managing the expansion of business by raising and deploying domestic and international capital into development projects and investment opportunities. His focus will be across both residential and commercial real estate projects across major metro cities in India.