Raagjeet Garg is the Director - Consumer Products Division (CPD) of L’Oréal India and is responsible for the accelerated growth of L’Oréal Paris, Garnier, Maybelline New York, and NYX Professional Makeup in India. He leads the company’s initiatives on developing innovative product offerings, ensuring effective marketing and distribution strategies for CPD in the market.
Raagjeet has over 20 years of experience in Personal Care & Beauty across different markets of India, Paris, Australia & Vietnam. Raagjeet joined L’Oréal in May 2009 and has held various leadership roles across the Groupe. In India, he successfully launched Garnier Men as a Group Product Manager and subsequently was appointed as General Manager for L’Oréal Paris, developing the brand’s Ecommerce business and ensuring a double-digit growth during his tenure. In 2019, he joined L’Oréal Australia as the L’Oréal Paris General Manager. Raagjeet was appointed as CPD Business Head of L’Oréal Vietnam, in 2021, where he led the transformation of CPD Vietnam into an e- commerce-first business that led to significant brand growth, with L'Oréal Paris leading in skincare and Maybelline in makeup.
Prior to L’Oréal, he was in marketing roles in Marico and Henkel in India. Raagjeet holds a degree in Business Administration from the Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad.

Sandeep Tanwani joined Pidilite in 2024 as Chief Marketing Officer. With over 25 years of global business experience, Sandeep brings extensive expertise in business strategy, brand building, communication, digital marketing  and supply chain strategies.
In his previous role as Vice President of Unilever Professional & Homecare Transformation, South Asia, he was instrumental in developing a B2B business model for Unilever. This initiative operated as a startup within the larger Unilever ecosystem, integrating the best of marketing, R&D, supply chain, and go-to-market strategies to develop pioneering solutions for business operators.
Sandeep began his career with Reliance Industries before moving to Unilever, where he spent over two decades building Unilever’s fabric solutions and skin care categories. He has a proven track record in category strategy, innovation, building brand portfolios, P&L management, and international marketing.
An alumnus of XLRI Jamshedpur and an engineering graduate from Gujarat University, Sandeep is passionate about creating lasting value for businesses through brands and consumer-centric innovations.
Beyond the world of marketing, he loves cross country motorbiking, cricket and movies.

Kanika Kalra is the Marketing Director for Health at Reckitt South Asia, where she leads iconic brands like Dettol, Durex, Veet, Moov etc. Prior to Reckitt, Kanika was a Partner with McKinsey & Co in India where she served Consumer and Consumer Technology clients across a range of Sales & Marketing topics linked to growth. Kanika was also the head of the McKinsey & Co, Mumbai region office from 2020- 2023, where she set up the new location strategy for McKinsey and build a new Mumbai office for the firm for wider coverage of client opportunities. Prior to McKinsey, Kanika spent 13 years in Marketing roles across Unilever (Senior Director, Skin Care) and GSK Consumer. Kanika is an alumnus of LSR Delhi and IIM Lucknow.

Satya is Director, Marketing Partners, Google, India. For over seven years he has been helming YouTube teams which work with Top Creators, large Entertainment Partners including movie studios, TV broadcasters, news partners etc, scaling their presence and business on YouTube. Satya joined Google in 2014.
Prior to Google, Satya has had various leadership positions at Star TV, Helion Ventures, Coca-Cola & General Mills, over the last 20 years. Satya is an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Royston Netto is the Head of Product and Marketing at Bajaj Finserv Asset Management Limited. He is responsible for building saliency and preference for the brand as well as driving business through the company’s digital channels.
Royston joined the Bajaj Finserv Group in 2013. During the last 10 years, he has managed various Marketing roles across Advertising & Communications, Brand Strategy, Research, Digital Marketing, Retail Marketing and Experience Design, at Bajaj Finance Limited. His most recent role was as Head of Content Marketing and Group Brand Management, where he was responsible for managing the brand platform for all group companies as well as transforming the function into a Content Tech unit that fuelled the company’s digital transformation agenda.
Prior to joining the Bajaj Finserv Group, Royston led account management roles at various leading Indian advertising agencies viz. Contract (part of the WPP Group), DDB Mudra & BBH and also did a sales stint at Coca-Cola.

Kedarswamy Ravangave is the Executive Vice President - Marketing at Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. A seasoned marketing professional, Kedar brings with him over 15 years of Marketing and Sales expertise, who has shaped and established renowned consumer brands across India.
As Kotak Mahindra Bank advances into a customer-centric, digital-first institution, Kedar plays a pivotal role in steering this transformation, leveraging his extensive experience in CPG sector. He leads brand communications, strategic alliances, regional marketing, and consumer research, working in close collaboration with senior leadership. Kedar is also crafting Kotak’s narrative to resonate with India’s aspirational audience—youthful, agile, and dynamic—ensuring the bank stays ahead of evolving consumer preferences and delivers innovative, impactful solutions that drive growth.
Prior to joining Kotak, Kedar spent over 9 years at Amazon India, where he was an integral part of the leadership team, driving marketing, branding, and category strategies. His efforts were focused on enhancing the prominence of Amazon, Amazon Prime, Amazon Fashion, Amazon Fresh, Amazon Pay, and Amazon Specials, establishing them as leading and beloved brands in the region.
Kedar’s career includes pivotal roles from India’s top beauty brand Marico to the cutting-edge technology sector at Amazon, highlights his expertise in Cross-functional Team Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, and Brand Management. He excels in team management, budget oversight, and driving the success of multi-billion-dollar enterprises.
An avid endurance sports enthusiast, Kedar is a dedicated triathlete, ultra-marathoner, and high-altitude trekker, with successful summits in the Himalayas reaching over 20,000 feet. He holds a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication from Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur and an MBA from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune.

A seasoned brand architect with over 20 years of strategic brand-building success, Sujala, currently heads the Consumer Marketing function at Platinum Guild International (PGI)’s – India. Sujala has accelerated platinum jewellery demand as the Head of Consumer Marketing at PGI India, in the last 5 years. Her strategic vision achieved 20% YOY growth and sky-high 82% consideration levels in this nascent category.
Sujala's passion lies in building impactful brands. Her potent blend of strategy, data- driven insights, and impactful creativity has helped in building the roadmap to transform the platinum jewellery landscape in India. She has been instrumental in driving metal education to build awareness and accelerate category building initiatives through the introduction of 3 distinct brands that cater to well-defined consumer segment. Through compelling campaigns for Men of Platinum, Platinum Evara, and Platinum Love Bands, she has elevated platinum to a symbol of self-expression and distinction in a category otherwise driven by the rationale of investment.
Armed with strong consumer insights, Sujala led the digital footprint for all three brands - Men of Platinum, Platinum Evara, and Platinum Love Bands, and has pioneered many integrated marketing campaigns that have delivered both with respect to the bottom line as well as enhanced brand equity. Men of Platinum continues to leverage the nation’s love for cricket with leading cricket icons, creating an instant connect between India’s favourite sport and the values that define the brand. Platinum Evara’s extension from a trousseau brand into the self-purchase segment for younger women, has been led by Sujala’s keen understanding of the evolving consumer mindset. Sujala has also been instrumental in refreshing the brand identity of PGI India’s iconic offering of Platinum Love Bands to drive brand relevance across younger consumers and secure
sustainable future growth. Always staying ahead of the curve, Sujala has spear headed PGI’s enviable creator and influencer network, to build a positive circle of influence for platinum as a metal
During her previous stint in advertising, she has reshaped the marketing trajectories of giants like Unilever, Nestle, Meta, Disney, and Ferrero Rocher. A proven disruptor, she revitalized Johnson & Johnson's Stayfree, outmanoeuvred P&G, and set the iconic Complan brand on a new growth path.
Recognized for her marketing innovations and leadership, Sujala's recent accolades include Effie and Emvies awards for Men of Platinum campaign, and a coveted place on BW Marketing World's 2024 list of Most Influential Women.

Shwetal Basu, is the Sr. Vice President Brand and Marketing Communications, Polycab India Ltd. At Polycab, Shwetal leads the brand and marketing strategy for the FMEG division, where she is focusing on driving brand presence in the highly competitive electrical solutions category.
Prior to joining Polycab, she was Chief Marketing and Communication Officer at Shoppers Stop Ltd. Shwetal has a strong experience of over 25 years in digital marketing, customer behavior, marketing & brand strategy and communications, across multiple industries such as Retail, banking, security services, telecom and FMCG. She brings to the table a deep understanding of the consumer across demographics and geographies to create successful brand and marketing strategies in sync with the brand’s vision.

Darshana brings over 26 years of expertise in driving sales, marketing, and brand strategy; delivering digital platforms and an omnichannel customer experience, with a strong focus on gender inclusion and empathetic leadership.
Darshana joined the Aditya Birla Group as the founding member and marketing head of Aditya Birla Health Insurance. Before that, Darshana led marketing initiatives at Indian retail giants for several years. She has been awarded the 50 Most Influential Women in India recently by IMPACT Awards, and the Top 50 Digital Marketeers by IAMAI and Pitch.
Darshana now heads marketing and customer experience for Aditya Birla Capital, the financial services business of Aditya Birla Group. She is passionate about mentoring startups and writing about leadership, marketing, and equality. Darshana is a Senior Executive Leadership Program graduate from Harvard Business School.

Dipti Shah is a dynamic consumer marketing expert and business P&L leader with over 22 years of experience in driving business growth, brand transformation, and market expansion. As the Chief Marketing Officer at VIP Industries, she spearheads brand and innovation strategy, digital transformation, and omnichannel execution, playing a crucial role in strengthening VIP Industries’ position as a market leader in the luggage and travel accessories sector.
Her expertise spans brand development, go-to-market strategies, and consumer - customer experience management across highly competitive markets in India, China, Southeast Asia, and South America. She has led high-impact marketing and business transformation initiatives at global organizations like Unilever, Philips, and Airtel, successfully revitalizing brands and scaling businesses across consumer electronics, personal care, and home care segments.
At VIP Industries, Dipti is responsible for driving brand equity, digital-first marketing, omnichannel expansion, and customer engagement strategies to accelerate business growth. She has been instrumental in enhancing the company’s digital presence, executing full-funnel marketing campaigns, and integrating e-commerce-driven growth strategies into the brand’s core business model.
A visionary leader, Dipti excels at mobilizing organisation wide initiatives and task forces, navigating complex market dynamics, and driving business profitability through innovation, portfolio expansion, and strategic partnerships. Her ability to engage stakeholders, including investors and board members, has strengthened decision-making and ensured long-term business impact.
Beyond marketing, she is deeply invested in customer journey enhancement, ensuring a seamless experience across B2B and B2C segments. Her passion for brand storytelling, data-driven marketing, and business innovation continues to set new benchmarks in the industry.
Dipti is recognized for her strategic foresight, digital leadership, and ability to turn challenges into growth opportunities, making her a key driver of transformation at VIP Industries.

Poulomi Roy is an experienced professional with 17+ years of experience in marketing and communication, advertising, strategic planning, and key account management. As a Chief Marketing Officer at Joy Personal Care (RSH Global), one of the largest skincare companies in India, she has been instrumental in changing the audience perception towards beauty standards. When she joined, the turnover was 75 Cr. It is expected to generate revenues of Rs.1000 cr in next 3 years. She has been a core team member & a part of this journey creating impressive brand recall. She is currently responsible for drafting strategies for marketing & communications leading to revenue generation and business growth, for the flagship brand Joy Personal Care. Poulomi has been instrumental in revamping the strategy for the brand Joy and creating a unique brand identity by leading the company’s mission to empower women and drive holistic growth. To reiterate this, Poulomi has spearheaded various purpose-driven marketing campaigns, which have empowered Transgender, Sex Workers and Acid Attack Survivors, helping the brand become one of the largest Indian- origin skincare brands.

The CMO steered the marketing communications basis of the company’s mission to empower women to believe in themselves and not align with standard definitions of beauty set by others. By offering affordable, accessible and quality skincare products that do not promote unrealistic standards of beauty, the brand has been striving to help maintain skin without perpetuating the clichéd beauty standards. This vision has helped them become one of the largest Indian home-grown skincare brands. Poulomi has an extensive knowledge in the domain of marketing, advertising & communications. Her strategic approach has led to the recent association with Shah Rukh Khan for the face wash category of Joy Personal Care to reach out to masses.

Poulomi Roy is a fearless leader who strongly believes in keeping empathy at the core of her decisions. She is a firm believer of prioritizing EQ over IQ. This belief was the foundation of the Brand’s most prominent campaigns, including ‘JustEmpowerOne’, which was created to raise awareness and empower acid attack survivors; ‘Being Equal’ campaign during JOY’s association with KKR during IPL on highlighting gender inequalities in sports. Her beliefs also led to the decision of associating with Delhi Captials for the inaugural session of WPL in 2023.

In an innovative and progressive move, Poulomi led the campaign featuring Sushant Divgikar, a prominent actor, singer, and model who identifies as a trans person. Sushant was announced as the brand ambassador for Joy’s flagship winter product, Honey & Almonds Body Lotion. The digital video commercial that accompanied this campaign transcended conventional gender norms, advocating for equality and embracing the LGBTQ community. This campaign highlighted the brand’s core philosophy of ‘Beautiful by Nature’ and reinforced the significance of traditional Indian ingredients like honey and almonds for skincare.

Poulomi has received prestigious accolades for her exceptional leadership and marketing skills. Her contributions have been recognized by the IMPACT 40 under 40, Indian Television Wonder Women Awards 2023, Adgully Women Disruptors Awards 2023, Social Samosa Superwomen Award 2023, Times Brand & Marketing Awards 2019-20 and the Times Power Woman Award 2019-2020, BW Top Marketers 2024 award among others. Under her adept guidance, Joy Personal Care was also honoured with a Times Stellar Brand Award. In recognition of her expertise, Poulomi was invited to serve on the juries for several renowned awards, including the Effie India Awards 2022, the Emmy Awards jury & the ET Brand Equity Shark Awards 2022.

Priyanka Puri is a seasoned marketing professional with a proven track record of excellence in brand management and business strategy across the consumer and expert sectors. With over two decades of experience, she has held leadership positions at renowned organizations such as Marico, Godrej, Abbott Nutrition, and Whirlpool, where she played a pivotal role in driving growth, transforming businesses, and strengthening brand equity.

Priyanka's expertise spans a broad spectrum of marketing disciplines, including strategic planning, crafting impactful brand narratives, leading business turnarounds, and spearheading digital and e-commerce initiatives. Her deep understanding of consumer behavior, coupled with her ability to identify transformative opportunities, has consistently delivered exceptional results.

A dynamic leader and innovator, Priyanka excels in managing diverse portfolios, navigating challenger brands, and implementing CRM strategies that enhance consumer engagement. Her work is characterized by a balance of analytical rigor and creative vision, making her a key driver of business success.

Priyanka holds a management degree from the prestigious Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) and a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication from Punjab Technical University.

Nidhi is currently working as Marketing Director at UNIQLO India. She's been with UNIQLO 2019, playing a pivotal role in the brand's India launch. In 2021, she had the privilege of representing UNIQLO on a global scale by joining the company's headquarters in Japan as a part of the global marketing and strategy team. Upon returning to India in May 2023, she has taken on the responsibility of leading the marketing efforts to fortify and elevate Uniqlo's brand positioning in the Indian market. Her strategic vision and innovative approach have been instrumental in driving UNIQLO's growth in India.
With 18 years of rich experience in brand and digital marketing, Nidhi brings a wealth of expertise to the table. As a seasoned marketer, Nidhi's forte lies in leveraging data and customer insights to craft and implement dynamic marketing and branding strategies. She has a unique talent for striking the perfect balance between brand and performance marketing, ensuring that both brand image and business objectives are met.
Nidhi specializes in Brand & Digital Marketing Strategy, Content Marketing, PR, Influencer and Celebrity Marketing, Growth Marketing, and Media Planning, making her a valuable asset to any project or initiative.
Prior to UNIQLO, Nidhi has worked with leading names including Myntra for 5 years (2014 - 2019) where she led brand campaigns; digital marketing, and content initiatives. She also headed marketing for private label brands such as All About You, HRX, Anouk and Dress berry. She also serviced the Tata Group and Publicis Group in the field of brand and digital marketing.
She is an MBA from SP Jain, Mumbai and graduate from Sukhdev college of Business Studies

Shwetha Iyer is a seasoned marketing leader with 20 years of experience and a strong background in growing brands across categories. An advertising professional turned marketer, she is well-versed in brand building, PR, digital marketing, market research, growth strategies and product management.
Shwetha has built and led high-performing marketing teams that have consistently delivered exceptional results throughout her career. With her passion for innovation, she has helmed teams that have crafted campaigns that have swept awards including Kyoorius, Effies and Impact.
Prior to her current role as SVP and Head of Marketing at RING (earlier known as Kissht), Shwetha has held senior marketing positions at pedigree organisations like Webchutney, IBM, Vodafone and ZEE5, where she was responsible for developing and executing marketing plans that helped to drive revenue growth and increase market share.
Shwetha was named one of the top 40 under-40 marketers in 2022. She is a frequent speaker at industry events, sits on the jury of prolific industry awards and has been featured in several prominent publications for her marketing strategy and leadership expertise.

Tushar Malhotra is the Director of Sales and Marketing at Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. With a career spanning of seventeen years, he has been responsible for spearheading the sales and marketing portfolio at Bisleri International through its multiple brand categories and leading the UAE business. He is also responsible for identifying key business drivers and setting up processes that help the organization deliver on top-line and bottom-line goals.
Being the driving force behind creating a strong position for Bisleri, Tushar has played a pivotal role in driving the narrative of hydration that endures performance. He has been critical in strengthening strategic associations and hydration partnerships with sports leagues to further solidify Bisleri's commitment to health and fitness. Additionally, he has refined the refreshment category by launching new brands under its portfolio and has strengthened the position of the e- commerce platform – Bisleri @Doorstep. His deep understanding of marketing communication has seen him drive successful campaigns, propel consumers on the difference between Bisleri and other brands, and strengthen category leadership.
Tushar has strongly built and restructured business processes where cost and operational efficiency drive competitive advantage in line with core organizational values. Bringing strong leadership skills in leading multicultural teams, he inspires young team members with the prowess to design and lead large-scale businesses.
In the past, Tushar has led dynamic roles across geographies in the consumer goods and luxury brand spectrum. He has held strategic positions in organisation such as Pernod Ricard, BMW Group and ITC. Tushar is an alumnus of the Faculty of Management Studies, University of New Delhi and has completed his MBA in Marketing.

Esha Nagar is the Founder & CEO of Pegboard, a pioneering Brand, Content & Culture Strategy firm that uniquely marries research and creativity.
With over 13 years of experience at global giants like Kantar, Nielsen, and Nepa, Esha has honed an expert understanding of human behavior, branding, and content creation. Throughout her career, she has held pivotal roles, including becoming the Managing Director of Nepa India at just 32 and more recently leading its APAC mandate. From shaping brand stories with an insights-driven approach to leading teams, her journey has always been about combining structured logic with creative expression.
While her previous roles allowed her to influence the marketing landscape, Esha sought to make an even more direct impact on brands’ strategic narratives.
Esha is a TEDx speaker, a sought-after thought leader, and a frequent voice in branding, content, and consumer science. Her insights have been featured across her social platforms and industry forums, earning her recognition, including a spot on the IMPACT Content 40U40 list.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Esha is a mom, a fitness enthusiast, and a firm believer that personal well-being fuels creative energy.
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