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.
The expert is an award-winning broadcaster and a senior marketing professional at ABP News. He has been a part of a core team that has led ZEE Media to industry beating growth numbers for a time span of three years. The expert has experience of over 15 years and his expertise lies in strategizing projects and brand management. With experience in news reporting, news presenting, current affairs debate shows, show designing, marketing and content positioning, his international exposure and easy to connect persona makes him stand out in the ever-growing crowd of media professionals.
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.
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.
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, implementation 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.
Tanya Singh oversees India business and projects of Eurasia Group, the global leader in geopolitical and financial analysis and has worked as Personality and Public speaking Coach to Startup CXOs of Cars24, Freshworks, Zomato, Drip.Live (USA), etc. She works with institutions and individuals around the world with a focus on India in the Technology, Retail/Consumer and BFSI sector to build a platform for Bespoke corporate advisory, geopolitical and financial risk hedging for Global Value chains. She has coached the Enterprise Leadership for Apple India for launching M1 and M2 laptops and penetrating large Enterprise accounts to switch from Intel to Apple, coached global Board of CISCO to execute virtually, a 20 country government funding stimulus program for their Sales Teams along with drafting all internal and external communications and Coached the Customer service Leadership of L&T to be able to negotiate better for upsells with existing farming accounts.
I have invested nearly thirty years across fifteen Asian cities in marketing, brands and communication. In this period, I helped direct businesses to impact how their consumers think and behave. After the rough and tumble of corporate life, I have now embarked on teaching, mentoring and advising people and businesses, to steer them towards their goals. Now, I wish to apply this insight to assist individuals (dreamers, changemakers, students, entrepreneurs et al) grow to their next level of potential.
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.
Sampark Sachdeva, a seasoned professional, excels in scaling bootstrapped ventures and conducting corporate trainings under SamparkSeSampark. With over 12 years of experience in sales and marketing, he has held leadership roles at prominent brands such as Asian Paints, Ola, and Oyo, managing diverse teams across various regions and genres. Recognized as one of India's Top 100 marketing and sales professionals by Oracle and Paul Writer in 2019, Sampark is renowned for his extensive network, boasting over 100,000 LinkedIn followers. He has received accolades such as the LinkedIn Spotlight Award 2019 and participation in the LinkedIn Creator Accelerator Program 2022. Named the Best Digital Coach of the Year 2021 at the India Coaching Awards, Sampark has conducted over 175 training sessions, impacting more than 20,000 individuals since March 2020. He is dedicated to sharing his expertise and empowering others through SamparkSeSampark, his startup venture.
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.
I am currently leading 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 my stints at Samsung (Seoul, South Korea) and Sociowash, I have always been a strong believer in the importance of teamwork and focus to add value to the brands and people I work with. Always keen on the idea of giving back and my passion for teaching led me to start Sociowash Digital Academy as the cofounder, with the aim to impart industry-ready digital marketing skills to entrepreneurs, professionals, and students.
Abhishank Babbar is a seasoned marketing professional specializing in Social Media, Integrated Marketing, Influencer Outreach, CRM, ORM, Content, and Emerging Tech at Bira 91. Recognized for his exceptional contributions, he was named a Top 20 Digital Creator in 2021 and honored as a PR & Corp Comm 40 under 40 winner in 2020. In 2018, he earned acclaim as a Social 30 under 30 winner. Abhishank actively shares his marketing expertise by conducting lectures and workshops for leading B-schools and institutes, including multiple IIMs and IIFT. As a marketing genius, he serves as an Expert and Speaker at SpeakIn, a Mentor at Kraftshala, and a Mentor and Speaker at BRATS, influencing and shaping the future of marketing professionals.
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 Marketer with over 13 years of experience with start-ups as well as large organizations in brand management, communications, alliances, and analytics. He has worked with organizations like the World Bank, Cognizant, Deloitte Consulting, HSBC, FirstCry and TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs). Harsh is also a business author. His bestselling book Booming Brands Inspiring Journeys of 11 Made in India Brands is published by CNBC and has been appreciated by many Government, Business and Academic leaders.
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.
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.
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