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Safir Anand
India’s Top IP Attorney, Senior Partner & Head of Trademarks, Commercial & Contractual IP
(Anand and Anand)
Accredited as one of India’s Top IP Attorney, Safir Anand is a Senior Partner & Head of Trademarks, Commercial & Contractual IP at Anand and Anand, with over 25 years of experience in providing inputs on strategy, business models, marketing and commercial insights, blended with an astute understanding of IP law that encompasses IP protection, IP enforcement, IP agreements, licensing, franchising, monetisation and due diligence.
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​Safir is on the Board of Fashion Designing Council of India – India’s Apex Fashion Body. The Firm has been instrumental in monetizing the fashion industry.
Vijay Kumar
Co-Founder, Rare Planet Handicrafts Pvt Ltd
Co-founder of Rare Planet Handicrafts Pvt Ltd., A young start-up focused on uplifting rural artisans that connects more than 2000 families PAN India. Rare Planet does a bit for society by bringing rural-based handicrafts to the limelight where ever possible. Rare Planet is focused on Travel Retail with a presence at major airports and domestic retail PAN India. Rare Planet also retail fashion jewelry "SITARA" PAN India through airports. An MBA with extensive experience in planning, implementing and managing Luxury retail, Airport Retail Operations. Seasoned in Strategizing, Business Development, Franchisee Network Development & Management, Opening of Exclusive Brand Store, Set-up SIS, Small Exclusive Format Stores, Airport Retail, Key Accounts Management, Buying, and Vendor Management. Startup Mentor for retail business.
Shubham Pahwa
India Lead - CSR & Diversity & Inclusion
(BATA India Ltd)
Mr. Shubham Pahwa is an experienced CSR Professional with a demonstrated history of working in the utility & retail industry. He is skilled in areas of Education, CSR compliance, Gender Mainstreaming, Mentoring, Volunteering, ESG, Management & Research. He holds a Master of Arts in Social Work degree from the Department of Social Work, University of Delhi. In the past, he has worked with Tata Power Group companies across Delhi & Odisha, wherein he was responsible to initiate and implement CSR initiatives in the newly established subsidiaries and has also supported the Corporate Communication department. Currently, he is Leading CSR & DEI functions of Bata India Limited along with supporting Sustainability, with this he happens to be one of the youngest leaders of CSR in any listed company.
Vishal Thakur
Head TechForGoodHead (NASSCOM Foundation)
An IT & Sales leader turned happy social entrepreneur with a knack for Indian culture, heritage, and language.
My mission was to familiarise Indian non-residents in the US and Americans to Indian culture by way of language, culture, and heritage learning.
Presently, I head NASSCOM foundation’s Tech for Good Initiative. Through NASSCOM, I am fuelling India’s social sector using my expertise in IT and bringing in social innovation, while standing up for the community. I bring along an unmatched understanding of the domain and IT systems used in industries.
Mr. Mohammed Asif
Executive Director, Plan India
Mr Mohammed Asif is the the Executive Director Plan India. Asif joined Plan India in 2006 and took on a national role as Director, Programme Implementation in 2009. Over the past decade, he has ensured the successful implementation of over 500 development projects across India, with an aggregate budget of USD 250 million in partnership with more than 100 grassroots NGOs. Among other successes, the Saksham project for youth economic empowerment has transformed the lives of over 80,000 young women and men.
He has been an active member of several working groups within Plan International and is the global Chair of Plan’s National Office Programme Directors Network.
Gurcharan Das
Author, Commentator, Public Intellectual
Former CEO, P&G India
Gurcharan Das is an author and former CEO of Procter & Gamble India. He is the author of a much acclaimed trilogy based on the classical Indian ideal of life's goals. India Unbound was the first, on artha, 'material well-being' — the Guardian called it 'a quiet earthquake' – is available in 19 languages and filmed by the BBC. He studied philosophy at Harvard University and later attended Harvard Business School (AMP) where he is featured in three case studies. After heading Procter & Gamble India and South East Asia, he became Managing Director, Procter & Gamble Worldwide (Strategic Planning). At 50, he took early retirement to become a full-time writer. He writes a regular column for the Times of India and five Indian language papers, and contributes to Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, Foreign Affairs, and the New York Times.
Sukhman Randhawa
Development Coordination Officer,
Partnerships and Development Finance,
(United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office)
Sukhman Randhawa, based in Delhi, Delhi, India, is currently a Development Coordination Officer, Partnerships and Development Finance at United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office, bringing experience from previous roles at UNDP, International Finance Corporation, World Bank, India, Office of Adviser to the former Prime Minister, Government of India and National Knowledge Commission, Government of India. Sukhman Randhawa holds a 2016 - 2017 Master’s Degree in Mid Career Masters in Public Administration @ Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government. With a robust skill set that includes Government and more, Sukhman Randhawa contributes valuable insights to the industry
Anshu Khanna
Founder, Royal Fables & Goodword Media Services
Royal Fables is India's only authentic heritage platform that showcases the palace karkhanas, kitchen cultures, and living traditions of the erstwhile royal families. I have partnered with local master weavers, artists, and craftsmen to create and curate exclusive collections of textiles, jewelry, paintings, and cuisines. I have also organized exhibitions, festivals, and events across the country and abroad to celebrate and share the stories and legacy of Princely India. For my revivalist endeavors, I was honored with the Nari Shakti Puraskar, the highest civilian award for women in India, by the President of India in 2019. Goodword Media Services is one of India's first lifestyle communications ateliers that offers strategic and creative solutions for brands, designers, artists, and writers in the fields of fashion, design, art, and education
Rani Vigyani Sekhar Deo
Promotor, Odisha craftsmanship
Rani Vigyani is passionate towards the cause of reviving Indian traditions & practices amongst artisans for a sustainable lifestyle.
She also encourages organic farming and promotes agriculture tourism for healthy living. She also encourages organic farming and promotes agriculture tourism for healthy living. She has initiated a lemongrass plantation project to extract oil and further supply it to companies for herbal products. She finds her life mission in providing livelihood opportunities to the villagers who have a scarcity of land & run away to cities turning aimless.
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Rani Vigyani Kumari born in the Erstwhile Princely State Of Maihar State. She has pursued law from Symbiosis Law deemed University
Poonam Jha
Enterprise Account Director (Sales Force)
Actor, Model, Moderator & Cancer Crusader
Surashree Rahane
Founder, Yearbook Canvas
I am a highly motivated and humane individual believing in the power of community, mentors and gratitude.
I have experienced that people connect with other people's stories, and our stories from school, colleges, workplace are full of fun and nostalgia. The emotional value of memories is immense and to capture the same I have founded and leading Yearbook Canvas - India's no 1 multi million $ yearbook company as the CEO.
I have 12+ years of experience working in Education, business development, marketing and strategy with organizations like HP, PepsiCo and Bhau Institute of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Leadership.
Ms. Avantika Midha
Lifestyle Influencer & Partner, Midha & Midha Law Firm
Ms Avantika Tokas Midha is a Life Style Influencer and an Advocate by profession (Partner, Midha & Midha Law Offices ) & philanthropist by passion.
She has transformed lives of many girls by grooming their personalities to become an example in the society by getting them trained through her Salon by the name Brio Hair And Makeover Studio .
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Young girls mentored by her are today successful people in the field of managing Beauty & Hair industry also they are part of self field.
Her mission is to give confidence to young girls and empower them to become an example in the society.
