Mr. Partho Banerjee is a seasoned leader in the automotive industry, having worked for over three decades at Maruti Suzuki India. He currently serves as the Senior Executive Director of Marketing & Sales, where he oversees the company’s marketinginitiatives, directs growth-oriented sales strategies, and fosters a customer-centric approach across all marketing & sales programs.

Mr. Banerjee's journey with Maruti Suzuki began after he graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering from the prestigious IIT-Kanpur. His technical background and early experience in production engineering provided a solid foundation for his understanding of the automotive product lifecycle. This expertise proved invaluable in his later roles, which focused on new product planning and launch.

Throughout his distinguished tenure, Mr. Banerjee has held numerous key positions and has been instrumental in spearheading innovative projects and strategies. His remarkable contributions include the successful incubation and launch of our premium NEXA sales and service channel, as well as leading the charge in revamping our dealer development strategies. In his most recent role, Mr. Banerjee was at the helm of the Maruti Suzuki Service vertical, where he was known for driving customer-focused digital transformation initiatives, which became the benchmark for aftersales service within the Indian automotive sector.

As he takes the helm of Sales and Marketing, Mr. Banerjeewith a keen focus on customer centricity, brings a unique combination of technical depth and strategic business acumen to a transformative era in the Indian auto sector.

Arnab Roy, is a seasoned industry leader with 20 years of experience at The Coca-Cola Company, as a speaker at Brands & Entertainment!

Arnab's expertise in Brand Management, IMX, New Product Launches, Innovation, Operations (Bottling), and Business Development is unparalleled. With a global perspective and experience leading large teams across multiple geographies, his insights are invaluable.

Fluent in 5 languages, Arnab is passionate about the transformative power of sport in society. As the Marketing Lead on INSWA, he has driven business revival and growth, while also contributing to development programs in India. Notably, he played a vital role in bringing the U17 FIFA World Cup to our country in 2017.

Arnab has also been instrumental in bringing the global musical platform 'Coke Studio' for the first time to Bangladesh and Tamil. His efforts have successfully launched its new avatar in India as 'Coke Studio Bharat.'

Utsav Malhotra currently spearheads the marketing charter for India's largest Smartwatch brand - Noise where he has managed to build India's largest bootstrapped D2C business on the back of frugal marketing. He is responsible for overseeing Noise's business strategy, operations, as well as marketing initiatives. He has relentlessly delivered an unprecedented streak of market leadership as a result of which Noise emerged as a top leader in the Indian markets and also reached global scale. Throughout his tenure with Noise, Utsav has led the team as they implemented the overall business marketing strategy. His strong understanding of the D2C industry and his ability to be a change agent in what has to happen in marketing to stay ahead has been his strong suit. He is cognizant of the sort of innovation required from a marketing, product, and organizational standpoint, and has been the driving force behind Noise’s long-term success. Furthermore, his ability to stay abreast of the ever-changing and unpredictable marketing industry has been a game changer for a dynamic and spirited brand like Noise. He constantly stays ahead of the curve and encourages the brand to inculcate rising technologies and digital advances in their marketing strategies to become stronger. Utsav has been a flag bearer of D2C marketing.

Utsav has led and executed award winning campaigns with Virat Kohli, Taapsee Pannu and Rishabh Pant - Highest ROAS in the category for perf marketing while simultaneously building India's largest bootstrapped D2C brand with Zero external capital. He has been a valuable part of various eminent industry events such as the E4M & GroupM ESP Sports Marketing Summit, ET Brand Equity DigiPlus Fest 2023, Adtech and Paytm Ads Amplify where he has shared his views on the ever-evolving marketing space. Utsav has been recognized in the BusinessWorld 40 under 40 2022 and the IBE Marketing 40 under 40 lists. For his exceptional work in the field, he was recently awarded the Best CMO growth award by The Pitch CMO Summit, a flagship property of the exchange4media Group.

Neha Anand is the Vice President- Global Brand and Communications at Mahindra Automotive. Her portfolio includes heading Brand, Digital, CRM, Communications for the domestic and international markets.
She is an award-winning senior business and marketing professional with a strong entrepreneurial and strategic marketing ability, developed across two decades of experience in B2B & B2C industries. Her expertise includes Integrated Marketing, Brand Management, Channel Management, Relationship Management, Thought Leadership, Content marketing, Martech, Strategic Alliances and Business Development. Her professional interests are focused on 'changing the game' through explosive growth and winning in tough business situations.
Leading with a digital first approach she has spear-headed the digital marketing and communications charter for the Mahindra Automotive launches in the last 2.5 years, including the highly successful XUV700 and Scorpio-N launches that have also set industry benchmarks.
She is an alumnus of the prestigious Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi, India and has completed her post-graduation from London University. She has been part of many leadership development programs including the Top Gun Program at HCL Technologies for high potentials, in association with University of California, Irvine, The Paul Merage School of Business and also awarded the HCL Red Ladder Award for high performing women leaders. She has been to the World Economic Forum, Davos, representing HCL Technologies, for consecutively 3 years.
She has a keen interest in coaching & mentoring and is a Caliper accredited practitioner. She is passionate about value creation for businesses and community through the profession of Marketing and believes that innovation and excellence are imperative for sustained growth. She believes world peace starts with each individual respecting the other and is part of the Soka Gakkai International, a society to promote peace, culture and education.

A graduate from Manipal University, Varun is a creative thinker. He envisions building bridges between products and players with a creative foundation that cements a place in the heart of consumers.

As part of Baazi Games, he looks after all the verticals (PokerBaazi.com, BalleBaazi.com, and CardBaazi.com) to drive the growth of the business.

An affable personality, Varun has been an integral part of Baazi Games since its inception. He has always been keen to drive a better atmosphere through his humor while also setting examples through his hard work, which has been instrumental towards the brand’s success.

Prior to becoming a part of the leadership team at Baazi Games, he pursued his trade at TCS. When he is not working, he can be found looking for food or at a nearby Poker table connecting with his passion.

Mr. Puravansh Maitreya is an accomplished marketing and branding professional with extensive experience in driving brand growth and market expansion. With a proven track record of building high-performance teams and delivering impressive marketing ROI, Puravansh holds in-depth knowledge of conceptualizing and executing ATL, BTL, PR, and Digital campaigns. Holding an MBA from IIM Indore and a degree in Computer Engineering from PEC Chandigarh, Puravansh’s expertise is complemented by multiple recognition for Best Campaigns. Prior to his role as Marketing Head at Lava, Puravansh served as Associate Director at Zee Entertainment Enterprises, where he further honed his skills in strategic marketing and brand management.

Shivam Ranjan is a renowned marketing leader in the mobile and telecom industry with over 19 years of diverse experience cutting across marketing and communications, business strategy and general management.

Shivam is currently the Marketing head for Motorola Mobility, Asia Pacific region – part of over USD 60 billion Lenovo group and one of the fastest growing mobile brands globally and in India since 2019. Shivam has enabled the brand to more than double its brand preference in the Indian market while also enabling the brand to be recognized as the Best Brand in India for two years in a row. During his tenure as the marketing leader for Motorola, the India business has witnessed consistent profitable growth in a highly challenging and competitive market with a consistent double-digit premium to market growth, year over year.

He has been instrumental in successfully launching some of the key innovations from Motorola in the Asia pacific region, including the world’s first clamshell phone – the Motorola razr, the world’s first 200MP camera smartphone – Motorola edge 30 ultra, the World’s 1st and only AI Powered Pro-Grade Camera smartphone- motorola edge 50 Pro and more.

Under his leadership, the brand has also seen strong growth in other key markets of Asia pacific region including - Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Korea.

Before joining Motorola, he was heading Marketing for Airtel’s fintech business and was responsible for setting up the brand positioning, social media presence as well as the end-to-end media and communication strategy. At Samsung India Electronics, he was leading various large product and brand marketing initiatives for their smartphones, tablets and services such as Samsung Pay, before that. In 2022, Shivam Ranjan was recognized by various leading publications and Industry bodies for his contribution to the field of marketing and business. His recent industry recognitions include ‘40 under 40’ marketing leaders by BW Business World, ‘40 under 40’ leaders by Times Group, as well as the ‘Most Innovative Mar-tech Leaders’ by the World Marketing Congress.

As a senior Industry leader, Shivam has been featured in top advertising and marketing as well as mainstream media publications such as ET Brand Equity, Best Media Info, Business Standard, The Financial Express among others and is also a regular feature at various industry forums and panel discussions.

Sumit serves as the head of marketing for Qualcomm in India. In this role he uses his 14+ years of experience as a product marketing leader in building a successful brand. He directly contributes to the Qualcomm’s mission of connecting the world and enriching lives through innovative technology and strategic partnerships.

Sumit oversees all aspects of marketing in India including, corporate communications, advertising, social media, digital marketing, brand management and events, product and technology marketing.

Sumit Sonal joined Qualcomm in 2024, prior to which he was associated with Xiaomi as a general manager of marketing for 6 years, being the driving force behind increasing the visibility for all its various brands and categories. He was also associated with Myntra where he led numerous campaigns for traditional and digital marketing for Roadster, HRX, and Mast & Harbour. Additionally, he worked with OMD and Harman international strategies for brand leadership, campaign management and new product launch.

Sumit is a public speaker and strategic thinker, passionate about building strong brands and creating products that can have a positive impact in the dynamic world of today. On the education front, Sumit holds a master’s degree in marketing management.

Vipin brings over 17+ years of marketing and brand management experience across various sectors such as mobile handset, IoT, consumer durables, healthcare & BFSI. In his current role, Vipin oversees brand and marketing initiatives for two global leaders in the consumer electronics industry, Hisense and Toshiba TV., he is responsible for brand and marketing initiative across product portfolios to create a strong brand in India.

In his previous role at OPPO, he had a successful stint of over seven years and was one of the key members to launch and create a strong brand in India, during 2018-2019 he was handed over additional responsibility for OPPO Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Pakistan to drive company vision with brand marketing efforts.

He also had fruitful tenure at Wellspring Healthcare, Religare Enterprises Ltd, Fullerton India (Temasek Holding, Singapore) which enriched his multi- industry exposure. His expertise and achievements have led to invitations to speak at business schools and industry forums, where he shares insights and knowledge. His work has earned recognition and accolades across various forums and geographies.

Ashish brings to the table 20+ years of corporate experience across consumer (FMCG/FMCD), insurance, telecom and new media domains. He practices the amalgamation of brand marketing, technology, and data analytics to transform brands and enrich consumer experience. At Home Credit India, he is responsible for using digital as a key medium for enablement & delivery and expand the brand’s reach across India. Prior to joining Home Credit India, Ashish was associated with Future Generali India Life Insurance (FGILI), Hero Group, Jubilant, Vodafone India and HCL. He has been a TEDx speaker, keynote panelist and jury member at various marketing summits, and a visiting faculty at IIMR. Ashish holds a post-graduate degree in Business Management from LBSIM, New Delhi, combined with a digital and social media specialization from IIM, Bangalore.

Summary: Gaurang Thosani is an accomplished professional with over 15 years of experience in the fields of digital marketing and e-sales. Currently serving as the Head of Digital Marketing and E-Sales at Royal Sundaram General Insurance, Gaurang has a proven track record of driving business growth and achieving outstanding results in customer acquisition and retention through innovative digital strategies.

Professional Achievements: Throughout his career, Gaurang has held key positions in renowned organizations, contributing significantly to their success. Prior to his current role at Royal Sundaram, he has been associated with reputed companies like HSBC, DBS, Walk to Himalayas, Weizmann Forex, Future Generali, and ICICI Prudential.

Expertise: Gaurang's expertise lies in digital marketing and e-sales, where he has showcased his ability to optimize customer experience, drive brand engagement, and execute highly effective digital campaigns. He possesses a deep understanding of the digital landscape and utilizes data-driven insights to optimize marketing initiatives, thus maximizing business growth and establishing a strong brand presence.

Attributes: Gaurang is known for his strong leadership skills and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. His passion for driving results and commitment to excellence have earned him a reputation as a reliable and influential professional in the digital marketing domain. Skills:

• Digital Marketing Strategy
• E-Sales and Customer Acquisition
• Customer Retention
• Brand Engagement
• Data-Driven Marketing
• Campaign Management
• Marketing Analytics
• Team Leadership

Throughout my career, I have been instrumental in driving exceptional business growth through innovative digital marketing strategies. One notable achievement includes leading a customer acquisition campaign that resulted in a 50% decrease in Cost of Acquisition (COA) of new policyholders within six months of joining Royal Sundaram. Additionally, I am spearheading an overhaul of the website for Royal Sundaram to improve customer experience and reduce drop-offs.

Gauri Malhotra is the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Visage Lines Personal care Pvt Ltd., the holding company of renowned brands Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. Her role as CMO of Visage Lines Personal Care Pvt Ltd envisages the mandate of building a robust brand and driving sustainable growth for both Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae. Her strategic vision is focused on consumer-centric innovation and meaningful experiences, positioning the company for success in the dynamic personal care market.

Prior to joining Visage Lines, Gauri served as the Business Head at Dr Vaidya's - New Age Ayurveda, a subsidiary of the RPSG Group. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in spearheading the company's zero to one journey, overseeing business processes, and scaling the team. With over 13 years at Marico Limited, where she managed sales and marketing, Gauri successfully led major brands like Parachute and introduced groundbreaking innovations such as Parachute Advansed Body Lotion. She also played a key role in the growth and integration of acquired brands like Livon.

Launched in June 2016 by ex McKinsey & Co consultant Shantanu Deshpande, BSC is a hair removal and personal care brand for men and women. In 5 years, BSC has quickly become a salient brand in the space, attracting investments from 30 angels, Fireside Ventures, Colgate Palmolive, Sixth Sense, Reckitt, and now Malabar, Patni, and Singularity AMC, in addition to HNIs. Today, BSC is one of India leading Grooming and Hair Removal brands for both men and women, clocking an annualized revenue of INR 200 Cr, growing 35% Q-O-Q, employs 200 people, and engages cricketer R Ashwin and actress Alaya F as brand ambassadors.

Ms. Neelima Burra is the Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer at Luminous Power Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a leading consumer goods and services company. With over two decades of experience in diverse industries such as hospitality, FMCG, consumer durables, IT, consumer electronics, and OTC, Neelima possesses an astute understanding of the Asian market and its intricacies. Her core expertise lies in strategy formulation, market analysis, sales, marketing, and operational excellence leading to business transformation.

Neelima's astute strategic acumen has been instrumental in propelling Luminous Power Technologies to new heights. Her visionary leadership with forward-thinking approach and impeccable execution have solidified the company's position as a prominent player in the industry. Not only has she positioned Luminous as a market leader, but she has also ensured the organization's agility, resilience, and readiness to navigate the ever-evolving business landscape.

Prior to the current role, Neelima served as the EVP and Chief Commercial Officer at The Oberoi Group, where she spearheaded the formulation and execution of the commercial strategy encompassing sales, revenue, and marketing for the entire group. Her strategies proved highly effective in driving profitable sales and expanding the competitive advantage of The Oberoi Group.

Throughout her career, Neelima has held senior management positions at renowned companies such as HP and Cargill Inc. She has also actively contributed to various industry bodies such as the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for the food industry, the Indian Olive Oil Association as President, and the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) as a member. Neelima has also been a dedicated mentor in women's leadership development programs at Cargill Inc and HP Inc.

Neelima's exceptional contributions to the industry have garnered significant recognition, with Femina India honoring her as one of the top 100 influential women leaders in India. The World Marketing Congress has also recognized her as one of the 100 Most Influential Marketing Leaders, and she has been featured as an A-List Business Leader by Campaign Asia.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Neelima nurtures a deep passion for gardening and enjoys going on solo travel adventures. Her genuine love for food motivated her to establish Ganymede Business Ventures, her very own food tech startup. As a mother to a teenage daughter, she finds immense fulfillment in nurturing and supporting her child's growth and aspirations. Neelima also takes pride in being the owner of two delightful pet dogs named Bruno and Kiro, who bring her constant companionship and joy.

Neelima holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar, and a Bachelor's degree in Science from Utkal University. Her exceptional education and extensive industry exposure have endowed her with a profound understanding of industry best practices, which she adeptly applies to drive the growth and success of Luminous Power Technologies.

Sachin Vashishtha is the CMO of Paisabazaar – India’s largest digital marketplace for lending products and credit score platform. With over 15 years of experience, Sachin is an accomplished marketer with a proven track record of driving business growth through strategic and innovative marketing campaigns.

  As the CMO of Paisabazaar, Sachin spearheads the company's marketing efforts, playing a pivotal role in enhancing brand visibility, customer engagement, and revenue generation. Prior to Paisabazaar, Sachin dabbled as an entrepreneur as the co-founder of a digital agency which handled more than 25 accounts, spanning across industries such as Education, Travel, BFSI, etc.

  Sachin has diverse experience from working in organisations across BFSI, Telecom, and Manufacturing sectors. Sachin is an engineer and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from International Management Institute- IMI.

A proficient marketer with 20 years of rich and diverse experience across FMCG categories, Mr. K. Ganapathy Subramaniam is presently heading the Marketing Function of LT Foods Ltd., a 70-year-old and leading global consumer food company.

In his current role, Mr. Subramaniam spearheads the brand strategy and marketing initiatives aimed at strengthening LT Foods market position. He has a proven track record of handling portfolios of increasing complexity and scale, successfully launching new products and skillfully leading teams through his career.

His subject matter expertise with strong emphasis on consumer-centricity and focus on delivering marketing excellence has helped LT Foods grow and solidify its position as a leading player in the FMCG food space. Leading brands like Daawat, Devaaya, Heritage in the in the specialty rice and rice based packed food.

Before joining LT Foods Ltd., Mr. Subramaniam worked at Dabur India Ltd. He earned his Master’s in Business Administration from IMT Ghaziabad.

Kush Aggarwal is the Head of Marketing at Bikano, with over 5 years of experience in the marketing domain. Hailing from a family deeply rooted in Bikaner's entrepreneurial legacy, Kush's journey in business began early, influenced by his upbringing. He completed his schooling at Anand Niketan in Ahmedabad and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business from the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, Bloomington. At Bikano, Kush has spearheaded impactful campaigns like "KaheinDashtanKhusiyonKi" and "JusticeforSoanPapdi," and played a crucial role in expanding the brand into new markets and product categories. His innovative approach and strategic leadership have earned him recognition, including awards such as the "Best Product Display of the Year" at Indus Food and the Navratan Awards 2023 by the CTI Chambers of Trade & Industry. Kush's dedication to enhancing consumer engagement and driving brand growth continues to be a defining feature of his professional journey.

Nisha Khatri, the dynamic Head of Marketing at Libas, is renowned for her expertise in leveraging a larger Share of Voice (SOV) and strategic brand positioning across digital media and marketplaces. With a robust track record of devising effective marketing campaigns that resonate with focused target audiences, Nisha’s strength lies in consistently driving significant revenue growth.

Born and raised in New Delhi, Nisha has been at the forefront of digital transformation for various brands, utilizing her deep understanding of commerce and marketing strategies to create award-winning campaigns. Her professional journey is marked by key roles, including Associate Vice President at Publicis Groupe and Senior Marketing Manager at Campus Activewear. Additionally, she served as the Content and Communication Head at Besiva and was a Fashion Producer at the India Today Group.

Nisha has completed her bachelor’s from Delhi University in Political Science and Government from Delhi University. Her passion for understanding the human mind and psychology led her to pursue further education and certification as a counsellor and therapist. This knowledge not only enhances her professional capabilities but also fuels her personal mission to guide others toward self-improvement.

Nisha is a multi-faceted person donning several hats with panache and flair. Beyond her corporate responsibilities, Nisha is the voice behind the health and wellness podcast, "Blessing in Breaking." The podcast aims to alleviate loneliness by connecting with listeners on a personal level, reflecting Nisha's commitment to making a positive impact on people's lives.

Shivanee is a seasoned fashion leader, managing brand marketing, merchandising, and content strategy for Snapdeal and Stellaro brands. With over two decades of experience, she's navigated roles at Myntra, Calvin Klein India, Fossil, Spanx, and Levi's. Passionate about shaping fashion trends, Shivanee excels in crafting innovative branding, product strategies and enhancing customer experiences. Her leadership has driven successful global launches and impactful campaigns. Recognized as a top creative influencer, Shivanee has earned prestigious awards like the Top 50 under 50 and the Levi's Global Koshland Award. Beyond her achievements, she mentors in fashion retail tech and beauty sectors, nurturing future industry leaders.