Bijou Kurien has more than three decades of experience in the Indian Consumer & Retail industry. After earning his spurs at Hindustan Unilever Ltd., he joined the founding team at Titan Industries, where he helped build powerful brands such as Titan, Fastrack, Sonata, and Tanishq, and create India's largest exclusive brand retail chains. In his stint with Reliance Retail, he was at the forefront of one of the most ambitious retail ventures ever which dramatically transformed the Indian retail landscape. Currently, he is an independent consultant and member of the Strategic Advisory Board of L Catterton Asia (a part of the LVMH Group), an independent director on several listed and unlisted companies, advises select consumer product companies and mentors a few start-ups. Bijou has been associated with the India Retail Forum & Retailers Association of India and has been a member of the World Retail Congress since its inception.
As a Consultant and Contributor, Mehraj Dube leverages his marketing and editorial expertise to help businesses and their founders market better and grow faster. He has a rare blend of communications, editorial, marketing skills with a proven track record of 20+ years in managing multiple complex projects to achieve group level goals. Mehraj brings clarity, energy and innovation through newsrooms and corporate teams to develop and orchestrate breakthrough communications. He has led strategic planning and resource management to execute and deliver multi-million-dollar projects in marketing and related functions for trendsetting brands like ZEE News, WION and ABP News. Dube is a career journalist who has mostly worked with NDTV. He had also been associated with Reliance Industries and Star News. After many years in journalism, he moved into a business role in a media company.
Suhel Seth founder and managing director of Counselage India, a consultancy firm he established in 2002, engaged in legal, accounting, and auditing activities besides tax consultancy, market research, and business and management consultancy. He is also a columnist, keynote speaker, TV Pundit and Actor.
Ambi Parameswaran, a distinguished figure in the marketing realm, is a renowned Brand Coach, Strategist, and the visionary behind Brand-Building.com. With over 35 years of rich experience in marketing, sales, and advertising, Ambi has left an indelible mark on iconic brands like Digene, Sundrop Cooking Oil, ICICI Bank, Wipro, and Zee TV. As an Adjunct Professor of Marketing at SPJIMR and esteemed guest faculty at multiple Indian B-schools, he imparts invaluable knowledge and insights to aspiring marketers. Ambi's leadership roles in esteemed organizations like AAAI and Ad Club Bombay underscore his influence in the industry. An accomplished author of nine books and a sought-after speaker, Ambi's branding workshops and presentations have captivated audiences at prestigious events such as TEDx, Kellogg India Summit, and Cornell University, offering profound insights into the dynamic world of marketing.
A senior marketing professional with Oracle, an IT company. She is a business strategist and transformational leader. With more than two decades of experience behind her, she has performed a number of Sales, Services and Marketing roles across telecom, IT consulting and security areas. Her key skills include business sales and revenue impact, customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, innovative marketing, corporate communications and public relations and enhanced competitive advantage. A highly motivated, creative and versatile global leader, she has worked with organizations like Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, Compaq, Telstra V-Comm and Primera Networks to name a few.
This expert is a senior marketing Professor at SPJIMR, one of India's Leading Business Schools. Her research areas include Consumer Brand Relationships, Consumer Insight and Branding and Communication of Management Education. The expert has over 19 years of experience in the corporate and academic sectors. She has worked in the area of business and marketing strategy at Reliance Communications, Branding, and Communications and has consulted education institutions in developing academic curricula and marketing communication strategies. She has worked on consulting and research assignments with organizations across various sectors including FMCG, services, and telecom. She has held administrative positions at business schools in international relations, brand management, program management, and public relations. She has conducted several training programs for corporates in the area of Branding, Consumer Insight Generation, Sales Promotion, and Marketing strategy. She is an Economics graduate and MBA (Marketing) gold medallist.
Harish Bijoor, known as an Ambassador of Brands, is a seasoned brand and business strategy specialist with over two decades of corporate experience. He has been a faculty member at the Indian School of Business for 20 years, alongside teaching engagements at international business schools. Harish is a multifaceted professional, blending roles as a practitioner, consultant, and academic. With an illustrious corporate career spanning Hindustan Unilever Limited, Tata Global Beverages Limited, and Zip Telecom Limited, he brings a wealth of industry expertise to his teaching and consulting endeavors. Harish's unique blend of practical experience and academic insight makes him a sought-after authority in marketing and brand management.
Samir is the Founder and CEO of Pritbor, an innovative company specializing in consulting, solutions, and services in digital transformation, data-driven marketing, and blockchain. With over 12 years of professional experience, Samir is a digital transformation practitioner with expertise at the intersection of marketing and technology. He is a forward-thinking leader who believes in the transformative power of AI and blockchain. Before fully committing to entrepreneurship in 2016, Samir honed his skills and knowledge, paving the way for Pritbor's success over the past eight years. His visionary approach continues to drive the company's growth and impact in the industry.
Results driven Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Sales & product Marketing Leader at a global level, with 25+ years of experience at leading global brands including Monster.com, Microsoft, Samsung & J Walter Thompson. Managed marketing budgets in excess of $10M leading programs across global markets. Achieved ROI of >20x at Microsoft. Additionally, led Sales efforts for an independent business unit with Monster.com driving ad sale of $3 - 4.5M. While at Videocon Mobile Devices an annual sale of $108M. Proven track record of developing & implementing successful strategies to drive brand awareness, customer acquisition, and revenue growth.
Passionate about Marketing, Building Brands, Communities and Organization Culture. Thrives on creating compelling experiences and transforming brands and businesses.
As the CEO of Programming Hub, an Edtech company based out of India, Siddhesh has successfully utilized AI to enhance productivity within the organization. Through his leadership, Programming Hub has experienced a remarkable 10x increase in productivity, thanks to the implementation of AI-driven solutions. Earlier, he was in charge of delivering excellence in all aspects of Marketing at BYJU'S - India's largest Ed-tech Company. As an instructor, Siddhesh is dedicated to helping learners grasp Generative AI and its real-world applications. He is currently using Vertex AI inside his app. Siddhesh's extensive industry experience and emerging technology knowledge enables him to provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with leveraging AI in various domains. His experience as Visiting faculty at IIM Bangalore and IIM Calcutta on AI keeps him at the intersection of teaching, marketing and business.
Country Manager, Board Director, Corporate Leader, Management Consultant, Global Goodwill Ambassador Almost 19 Years Experience in a wide range of business sectors from Investment Banking, Fund Management, Manufacturing, Telecom, Real Estate, Investment Promotion and General Business Consultancy covering areas across various business sectors. Lead an International Market Leader in Marine Products in Sri Lanka. Also hold Board Positions in two leading Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka namely the American Chamber of Commerce and European Chamber of Commerce.
Rishi, a B2B and B2C marketing expert, excels in building niche B2B digital marketing consulting services, seamlessly crafting sharp digital strategies for diverse business domains. He's adept at developing digital roadmaps, brand positioning, and messaging frameworks.
In B2B, Rishi demonstrates prowess in lead generation using a Multi-Channel Approach, primarily leveraging LinkedIn and executing Account Based Marketing Campaigns across Indian and US markets.
In B2C, he boasts a track record of constructing Multi-Million $ websites, attracting over 50M visitors and catering to 1M satisfied customers, yielding turnovers exceeding US$50M across 18+ years. Notably, Rishi achieves industry-leading conversion rates ranging from 2% to 5%. Additionally, he's proficient in managing vast merchandize portfolios comprising 15k - 25K SKUs across 100+ categories.
10 years of leadership, strategy, and execution experience across performance marketing, program management, and marketing analytics. Proven track record of driving exceptional growth and efficiency improvements in diverse global settings. Adept at managing teams, driving innovative projects, and optimizing processes to achieve remarkable business outcomes. Strong ability to leverage data-driven insights to make informed decisions and enhance organizational performance. Committed to fostering team growth and individual development to achieve organizational goals.
Nikhil is a brand marketing leader with 13+ years of experience in creating and executing impactful digital and content strategies for various industries and markets. He has worked with some of the most iconic brands, such as Coca-Cola, Sprite, and Sony, as an agency partner, and led the global social media team at Uber, managing multiple campaigns and initiatives across regions and channels. Currently, he is the head of brand marketing, PR and social at Even, a healthcare startup, changing the way healthcare is delivered in India. He is responsible for building the brand identity, voice, and narrative, and increasing brand awareness, engagement, and sentiment. He is an angel investor in several emerging startups, a content marketing trainer at Upgrad and GrowthSchool, and a podcast host. Nikhil also actively speaks on advertising and branding and has claimed the LinkedIn Top Content Marketing Voice.
Piyush Pandey, the Executive Chairman and Creative Director at Ogilvy & Mather India, is a trailblazer in the advertising world. Rising from a trainee Account Executive to the pinnacle of leadership, he has garnered over 400 ad awards globally. His innovative campaigns, like Fevikwik and Cadbury's, resonate deeply with the Indian masses, earning him recognition as "the most influential man in Indian advertising" by The Economic Times. Piyush's journey from Jaipur to the helm of Ogilvy is marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a commitment to transcending colonial norms. With over 600 national and international awards, including double Gold at Cannes, his creative prowess remains unmatched, shaping the future of advertising in India and beyond.
Shuddha has over 12 years of work experience in Beauty & Personal care working with CPG leaders. She has worked with Unilever for 9 years in marketing purposeful brands like Vaseline, Glow & Lovely, Dove, Ponds, and launched Ayurvedic master brand Lever Ayush. She has expertise in social impact & product sustainability. She has worked on brands at different consumer journeys from brand building to innovations & renovations. Before this, she worked as Sales Manager, Customer Development, Consumer Products (Johnson's baby, Neutrogena, Clean & Clear, Listerine, Bandaid, Benadryl) at Johnson & Johnson.
Apart from this she holds advisory & consultant position in marketing & social impact companies in the US & India. She is passionate about Music, Marketing & Sustainability.
Dr. Prakash Bagri is currently a professor of marketing strategy and innovation at the Indian School of Business. He is also the Founder and CEO of PRB Partners, a boutique consulting firm driving strategic transformation for companies. He has also been engaged as adjunct faculty at the Indian Institutes of Management in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta. Prakash's interests cover business strategy, innovation and hi-tech, digital transformation, business model design, and building partnerships, design thinking, and ecosystems. Prakash has over three decades of experience bridging industry and academia. During his long corporate stint, which includes senior leadership positions in Unilever and Intel, Prakash built a billion-dollar business, established three new product categories, divested two businesses, managed eight different distribution systems, and launched twelve different brands. Prakash is credited with leading major industry-shaping initiatives to broaden technology enablement and its impact in India.
Krishnan Subramanian is an expert in the field of marketing, brand and communication strategy. He has an in-depth understanding of marketing, advertising, media, design, activation, retail and digital. This has been acquired during his strategic experience across blue chip, global advertising agencies like Ogilvy, McCann and TBWA. During this time, he has strategized across more than four dozen brands, as diverse as (alphabetically) American Express, Apple, Blackrock Mutual, British American Tobacco, Coca Cola, Ikea, Marico Industries, Mondelez, Nissan Motors, Standard Chartered Bank and Unilever. He has also extensively worked on business to business (B2B) brands like Accenture, Bank of America Equity Partners (BAEP), Fractal, IBM, Mu Sigma and World Gold Council. Subramanian’s skills lie in three specific areas. Firstly, creating intangible brand equity to increase business valuation. Secondly, defining growth enhancers to increase consumer demand. And, thirdly, strategizing to increase conversion at the Last Mile and Point of Sale.
Harsh is the CEO and Founder of Universal Interlink. He had completed my Bachelors in Pharmacy, though healways knew there was something more that I wanted to do than the degree. He always had the drive to build brands and ideas. He had worked with various industries and individuals for branding and digital marketing, learning new things at every step. Everything is about human connection.
A distinguished academician, eminent author, and renowned management expert, Prof. Joshi holds significant roles, including his nomination by the President of India as Member, University Court, Delhi University. Serving as an Independent Director on the Board of Ramagundam Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd and a Management Council Member at the All India Management Association (AIMA), he brings a wealth of expertise in compliance and governance. With an international footprint, he has conducted training programs, research, and consultancy across numerous countries. Prof. Joshi's acclaimed books, "International Business" and "International Marketing," published by Oxford University Press, showcase his scholarly aptitude. His reputation extends to being a Chief Resource Person for prestigious e-Learning courses, highlighting his global impact and recognition. Prof. Joshi is a sought-after expert, speaker, and author in national and international conferences, workshops, and forums.
Aditi Bhosale-Walunj is the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Repos Energy, a Ratan Tata backed start-up that has developed first of its kind smart mobile re-fueling stations. Repos Energy Solutions employs smart technologies to offer smart solutions in diesel distribution. Today, Repos boasts a prestigious clientele, the likes of Larsen & Toubro, Tata Group, Mahindra Rise, Schindler, JW Marriott Hotel, Phoenix Mall, The Westin Hotel, and GE, to name a few. Aditi is one of the very few women in the field of the Petroleum industry. She believes that there are no conventional and unconventional forms of businesses. Blessed by her family for all the challenges she wanted to brace in life, Aditi has always been curious about the world, tried different career paths, and is driven by purpose and dreams to change the world.
An IIM Ahmedabad alumni, Amit Dhawan is the CEO of ArtE Mediatec, a service marketing and advertising agency. He was previously with Schbang as the founding partner and business head for their Delhi office, where he was responsible for setting up the business in the North as well as leading the company’s media business. He led the digital line of business at Sociowash along with consulting a varied set of brands like Casio, Panasonic, realme, Whirlpool, and more, trying to scale their digital strategies across both creative and media functions. Having worked with diverse teams from across the globe during his stints at Samsung (Seoul, South Korea) and Sociowash, he has always been a strong believer in the importance of teamwork and focus to add value to the brands and people he works with.
Abhishank Babbar is a marketing expert with over 14 years of experience across brand, agency, and production house environments. He specializes in strategic marketing communications, content creation, and advertising. Abhishank has been recognized with several prestigious accolades, including Marketing 40 under 40 (2022) and Top 20 Digital Creator (2021). Currently part of American Express’ Communications team, he shapes the brand narrative across various media channels. Previously, at Bira 91, he led marketing communications and established the customer care division. Throughout his career, he has worked with over 50 brands, launched innovative service lines like Employee Advocacy, and trained teams on digital marketing and social media. Abhishank is also an educator, conducting workshops at top B-schools and serving as an expert speaker at SpeakIn. His mentorship roles at Kraftshala and BRATS further showcase his dedication to empowering future marketers.
Jaytilak Mazumdar (He/Him) is a seasoned business leader with nearly two decades of expertise in Consumer Electronics, Home Appliances, Building Segment-Electrical, Telecom, Apparel, and Fashion industries. As a Profit Center Head and Strategic Business Unit (SBU) leader, Jaytilak has a proven track record in managing P&L, launching new products and services, and driving business growth from scratch. He excels in OMNI-channel strategies, including General Trade, Modern Trade, E-commerce, and Export, and has successfully led start-up B2C & B2B digitization initiatives. With hands-on experience in Distribution Revamping, Sales IT Implementation, and Project Management, Jaytilak is recognized for his ability to spearhead organizational transformation, enhance profitability, and create sustainable growth in competitive markets. Currently, he manages the fastest-growing home appliances SBU at Hindware Home Innovation Limited, driving significant top and bottom-line improvements.
With over 20 years of experience in marketing, Ajeesh is a creative and data-driven leader who can help you grow your brand and revenue. He is the Founder CEO and Fractional CMO of Ajeesh Venugopalan, a marketing consultancy that offers end-to-end solutions for B2B and B2C segments.
As a Kotler Award winner and a certified graphic designer, web developer, and film maker, he has a blend of the right and the left brain, and a passion for creating engaging and impactful content and campaigns. He has hands-on experience in marketing automation, SEO, social media, event management, analyst relations, and account-based marketing. Whether you need a CMO who can get you started in the right direction, or a partner who can support your existing marketing efforts, he is ready to help you achieve your goals.
Manu specializes in building brands and bringing Rapid Revenue Growth to organizations engaged in Consumer & Technology Products. He has expertise in setting up and growing multi-channel, multi-vertical, multi-brand organizations, and delivering outstanding revenue in India and MEA. He has expertise in devising effective Marketing & Customer Experience Strategies and has strong knowledge of content marketing, digital & e-commerce setup, performance marketing & ROI analytics. He has had success in bringing international organizations, brands, and foreign investors to India and building brands, recruiting teams, setting up operations, and building desired revenue. He currently helps both Start-ups & Grown-ups in their quest for Innovation in Strategy, GTM, Course-Correction, Tactical Thinking, Creativity, Higher Revenues, Brand Strengthening and strong Customer Affinity.
Harsh Pamnani is a branding expert specializing in storytelling to build and enhance brand reputations. He partners with organizations to capture their journeys and shape their cultures through compelling narratives, which business leaders can leverage to attract talent, engage customers, and stand out from competitors.Harsh is the author of the bestselling *Booming Brands* series and *Booming Digital Stars* and has published over 100 articles in top-tier outlets like CNBC, Forbes, and The Economic Times. His portfolio includes collaborations with unicorn startups like FirstCry and Icertis, corporates such as Deloitte and HSBC, and stories of successful brands like BigBasket, Paper Boat, and Shaadi.com, as well as top influencers like Bhuvan Bam (BB Ki Vines), Ranveer Allahbadia (BeerBiceps), and Prajakta Koli (MostlySane). A frequent TEDx speaker, Harsh also teaches startup branding at MICA Ahmedabad and is recognized by leaders across government, business, and academia for his contributions to branding and marketing.
Ashish Chawla, with over 20 years of experience, is a business leader, a startup evangelist, a creative thinker, a storyteller, a musician, and an ever-enthusiastic speaker. After driving value in companies like KPMG, GE; Ashish along with the co-founding team started India's one of the first E-Commerce portals and was instrumental in raising INR 400 crores. Ashish understands the power of Digital and how creative storytelling in the form of Videos can be used to attract customers and increase sales by 10x. He is currently a Partner at Treemouse, a strategy consultancy focused on designing creative solutions for user-led challenges in impact and corporate sectors: lead strategy and growth and Founder and Creative Head at Ahsomeness, a content strategy and design consultancy which designs creative strategy and content interventions for top brands to influence behavior change of target groups.
Prahlad Kakar, acclaimed as India’s "Ad Guru," is a pioneering force in the advertising industry and founder of Genesis Film Production. With a career spanning over 45 years, he’s renowned for revolutionizing Indian advertising by blending humor and cultural depth. His collaboration with prominent brands across India and the Asia Pacific has yielded numerous award-winning commercials that encapsulate relatable, vibrant narratives. His commitment to impactful storytelling and regional authenticity continues to influence modern advertising and mentorship in creative workshops and media.
Achint Setia is the Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer (CRMO) at ZALORA. In his dual roles, he leads ZALORA’s Cluster business across Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Taiwan in addition to leading the Revenue and Marketing function across the ZALORA group. Dynamic and entrepreneurial, Achint brings with him over 17 years of experience in scaling businesses in consumer tech and media. As an avid speaker and passionate storyteller, he brings bottom-up business building expertise in consumer tech and media with cross-functional experience in analytics, marketing, operations, strategy, content and product development. Prior to joining ZALORA, he took on multiple leadership roles at Indian fashion e-commerce platform, Myntra, where he headed the company's marketing and social commerce business.
Priyanka, a foremost pitch expert and startup advisor in India, brings a decade of experience transforming investment pitches for over 10,000 entrepreneurs through Easy To Pitch, her founded venture. Acknowledged on platforms like Josh Talk, her startup validation and fundraising prowess led to features in 30+ publications, including YourStory and ET Times, alongside multiple excellence awards. As Chief Investment Officer at Terex Ventures, Priyanka bridges the startup-investor gap, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to global pitch readiness. She mentors at prestigious institutions like IITs, IIMs, and DU, while her SaaS platform, Incudash, pioneers comprehensive support from idea validation to successful startups. Priyanka's dedication extends to her latest book, "Idea to Market," a vital resource offering real-world examples and practical insights for entrepreneurs across all levels.
Vinay Pushpakaran is a global keynote speaker, educator, TEDx speaker and an expert on Customer Centricity. He is the President of the Professional Speakers Association of India. With more than 20 years of experience as a marketer and brand strategist, Vinay coaches thought leaders, experts and aspiring professional speakers to identify their niche and turn their passion of speaking into a paid profession.
Vinay is the founder and CEO of Miyagi Learning Solutions, a corporate training enterprise that has been empowering students and professionals in the communication and public speaking space for more than 12 years. He is also a Professor of Customer Centricity at Great Lakes Institute of Management (Corporate Learning), one of the leading b-schools in Chennai, India. He has delivered impactful keynotes and engaging workshops for leading corporate houses in India like Toshiba, SAP Labs, CADD Centre, Griffith Foods and City Union Bank.
Currently working as the Zonal Manager for Fevicol Souvik has worked extensively in organizations spanning diverse industries like FMCG, Consumer Durables, Paints etc in verticals ranging from Sales to Trade and Customer Marketing and Product Marketing.
With an industry experience of 14 years in national level roles with some of India's most loved brands like Eveready, Emami and Fevicol, Souvik has seen the Indian Sales and Distribution setup evolving over the last decade and has been instrumental in bringing about the change in organisations he has worked in.
A GOOGLE certified digital marketer and a British Council certified marketer, Souvik is a salesman at heart who believes in Marketing with a target and selling with creativity.
An accomplished Media Professional, Aastha pursued her iconoclastic instinct to challenge dominant patriarchy in Indian society.
In her career span of over 17 years, she had a humble beginning as an assistant producer at ABP NEWS and within two years she was appointed as Programming Producer at ETV News Network. Thereafter, her penchant for work took her to the pedestal of Cluster Programming Head at the popular radio station 94.3 MY FM where she served for 5 years. From then on, she has been heading the Client Solutions at News 18 Network, Pan India.
Over the years, her contribution to Indian Media has won her many accolades and achievements.She was also awarded at Laadli Media National Awards for her campaign “Bol”, an initiative to raise a voice against female violence in the country .She secured a place in “Top 100” successful women of Jaipur (Rajasthan)
Jyoti is a seasoned business leader with extensive experience in the service industry, having navigated various functions, regions, and consumer segments. An effective strategist, she excels in identifying upcoming trends, introducing innovative concepts to the market, and ensuring optimal returns on investment. In her role as Chief Operating Officer at Taj Hotels, Resorts & Palaces India, and as a member of the management board, Jyoti garnered recognition as one of the most influential women in the global travel sector. Her dedication to promoting tourism spurred her involvement in co-creating the Incredible India campaign, marking the first private sector initiative to showcase India on a global scale. She founded the Indian chapter of Women Corporate Directors and is a speaker on corporate governance at international forums. Presently, Jyoti leverages her expertise as an independent director on numerous boards while also offering advisory services to startups across diverse industries.
Ajay, an accomplished Indian executive with 25+ years in telecom, is currently a Professor-of-Practice at MIET, Jammu. Previously, he excelled as Circle Marketing Head at airtel Jammu & Kashmir till 2023. With a rich history at Bharti Airtel, Ajay led marketing at Dishnet Wireless Limited and held senior roles in customer acquisition. His journey began at Birla White, showcasing his diverse expertise. Ajay holds a BSc from Jammu University and an MBA from Poona University. Beyond academia, he advises KPMG, contributing his strategic insights. Ajay's career epitomizes leadership, innovation, and a commitment to excellence in the ever-evolving telecom landscape.
Ram has over 37 years of experience in Strategic marketing, P&L management, Business strategy, and sales. Currently, a Senior advisor to Mckinsey's, he is an independent consultant advising companies across the world on growth, strategic marketing, new market entries and Strategic customer management. His last corporate role was as Global CMO and VP of Strategic Customers for Castrol. He has served in India, Asia Pacific region and UK and now divides his time between Singapore, India and the UK.
His key skills and areas of expertise are Strategic Marketing and Brand management, P&L leadership, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnerships and Sustainability leadership.
Ram has in depth experience in several geographies and has worked in national, regional, and global roles. He has a unique blend of B2C, B2B and B2B2C experience.
Ram has a degree in Chemical engineering, and an MBA from the Indian Institute of management, Bangalore.
Techno-commercial professional with more than 25 years of expertise in Business Development, Enterprise Sales, Mining, Port and Logistics, negotiations, building business from scratch, working in multi-cultural environment and delivering sustained growth in dynamic conditions. Amit started the business from scratch at each of the corporate i.e. Hindalco, Essar Oil Ltd and Adani Group. He developed Dry Cargo business for two Adani ports from scratch and signed long term contract with a revenue generation of more than 400 Crores (With Govt and private Sector Companies) and a sustained business of more than 300 crores. He is skilled in devising business strategies that have elevated brands from relative obscurity, attracting industrial investment, driving revenue, and growing profits in competitive markets.
Vishal is a passionate healthcare enthusiast with nearly a decade of experience in the field. His journey in public speaking began at the age of 15, when he addressed an audience that included the former President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Throughout his undergraduate years, Vishal spoke at national medical conferences and played a leading role in several of them. In 2018, he delivered a TEDx talk alongside distinguished bureaucrats. His work has been featured in media outlets like HT and TOI. Vishal's interests include healthcare marketing, consulting, public speaking, and career mentorship in healthcare.
Saranya is a dynamic public speaker renowned for inspiring and empowering audiences across various industries. With expertise in B2B sales, leadership, and personal growth, she delivers impactful sessions that combine actionable strategies with a keen understanding of human behavior. Known for her engaging style and practical insights, Saranya equips individuals and organizations to achieve excellence, build resilience, and drive results.
With 7 years of professional experience, Saranya has established a reputation for authenticity and expertise, making her a sought-after speaker for workshops, conferences, and corporate events. Her sessions leave a lasting impression, fostering growth and transformation for participants.
Tuhin Mukharjee is a business coach, corporate trainer, TEDx keynote speaker, and management consultant with over 20 years of experience. He is the co-author of Essentials of Modern Marketing (India edition) with Dr. Philip Kotler, the Father of Modern Marketing, and is also partnering with Dr. Marc Oliver Opresnik for the book 100 Minutes Marketing. Tuhin mentors the RISE Incubation Center in Jhansi, supporting young entrepreneurs with startup programs.
With a diverse background in education, consulting, business development, and academics, he has contributed significantly to teaching, research, and training in various domains. He holds a postgraduate degree in supply chain management, an MBA in marketing, and is a Six Sigma certified professional. Additionally, Tuhin is an expert in design thinking, helping organizations achieve exceptional performance through innovative solutions and strategies.
Ayoshmita (Ash) Biswas is a seasoned marketing leader with over 20 years of experience in brand strategy, growth marketing, and business acceleration. As a fractional CMO, she has led cross-industry brands—from financial services to nutraceuticals—crafting compelling narratives, driving customer engagement, and delivering measurable impact. She is the Founder & CEO of KarmaKraft Events, an experiential marketing agency, and The Moody Rhino, a strategic consulting firm. Her expertise spans go-to-market strategy, customer experience, PR, and integrated brand campaigns. A passionate advocate for women in leadership and a staunch feminist, Ash champions marketing that forges emotional connections, builds brand loyalty, and fuels sustainable growth. Known for her dynamic leadership and strategic insight, she blends creativity with business acumen to drive results.
Arjun Vaidya is a D2C Founder & an active investor. He is the 6th generation heir of Vaidya, the family’s 100 India FDA-approved medical formulations and 50 trademarks, accumulated over 150 years. From the vision to integrate family traditions with cool branding, user-friendly, and online retail channels, he built Dr. Vaidya into India’s largest Ayurveda brand online. He launched 38 new products and features like free Ayurvedic doctor consultations and then finally took it to an acquisition. Post this, Arjun’s journey as an active early-stage investor started through V3 Ventures and he currently is a Venture Lead for Verlinvest through a new fund called V3 Ventures. He was the first Ayurvedic Entrepreneur to be featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List for and Business World 40 Under 40 List.
Aditi is a Customer Strategist, who works with CEO’s and founders and enables companies to communicate brand stories to their customers. She is also a global speaker, a visiting faculty at a reputed Mumbai college and a consultant and a social scientist.
She has experience across different domains of Customer centricity such as Customer Insights, Experience design, Trends & innovation, Experience design. She was responsible for designing best practices in Customer Centricity for TATA group companies and media strategy for Clients at Denstu group.
She effectively converted business problems to consumer-led solutions in Quantum CS, AC Nielsen, 9dot9 Media and then consumer solutions to brand success at Reliance, TATA Sons and Dentsu group.
A certified foresight analyst, a certified design thinker and a certified Customer experience professional, she advises companies both B2B and B2C on developing their customer strategy. Her bestseller workshop is on Thought leadership for B2B companies.
