SPEAKERS

Arti Saxena joined the World Gold Council in November 2012. Based in Mumbai, Arti is responsible for leading the marketing initiatives across the Indian gold market.

Arti has over 17 years' experience across diverse industries such as FMCG, Retail, Airlines and Banking. Prior to joining the World Gold Council, Arti was the Assistant Vice President of one of the leading private banks in India.

In her previous roles, Arti has worked extensively on designing and implementing comprehensive marketing strategy for some of the leading brands in India. She has done her post-graduation with a degree in Masters of Business Administration (MBA), with a specialisation in Marketing.

The World Gold Council is the market development organisation for the gold industry. Working within the investment, jewellery and technology sectors, as well as engaging in government affairs, our purpose is to provide industry leadership, whilst stimulating and sustaining demand for gold.

We develop gold-backed solutions, services and markets, based on true market insight. As a result, we create structural shifts in demand for gold across key market sectors.

We provide insights into the international gold markets, helping people to better understand the wealth preservation qualities of gold and its role in meeting the social and environmental needs of society.

Based in the UK, with operations in India, the Far East, Europe and the US, the World Gold Council is an association whose members include the world’s leading and most forward thinking gold mining companies.

Well-rounded Media and Advertising professional with 10+ years of experience. My career has been built of a solid foundation of Digital Media with experience of managing and building cross-functional teams. I have successfully managed, built & grown sustainable client portfolios across Telcom, FMCG, Financial Services, Automobile and Aviation Industries to name a few.

Three key principles that define my work with my employers are: Product, People and Profilt. I take great pride in seeing the people who have reported into me grow in their careers. My approach also involves working closely with clients and constantly sharing ideas and innovations that are business centric. This approach generally tends to deliver results on the P&L sheet.

My vision as a marketing practitioner is to use media and marketing as a pillar for brands to transform their businesses. Build products and offer solutions for brands that save costs, reduce dependencies on manual intervention, allow brands to drive relevant messaging and communication.

SPECIALTIES:

Market Strategy & Strategic Vision | Performance Marketing | Programmatic | Digital Marketing | Digital Media Agencies | Agency Leadership | Media Planning | Social Media Marketing (Facebook Power Editor & Twitter) | Mobile Advertising | Google Adwords | Campaign Optimization | Analytic tools (GA 360, Appannie).

BUSINESSES WORKED-ON:

Hindustan Unilever (HUL) - Dove, Sunsilk, TIGI, Lifebuoy, Rin, Sunlight, Tresemme.

Mattel - Hot wheels, Barbie, Fisher Price.

Priyanka Shah is a seasoned marketing specialist with over 16 years of experience, currently serving as the Head of Digital Marketing at Bajaj Auto. She has delivered comprehensive business and marketing solutions to a diverse range of B2B and B2C clients across APAC, US, UAE, and UK markets. Throughout her career, Priyanka has held key positions in renowned organizations, contributing significantly to their success. Prior to his current role at Bajaj Auto, she has been associated with reputed companies like YES Bank, Lodha Group, Kingfisher Airlines, Shaadi.com and Percept Group.

Priyanka excels in digital marketing and e-sales, demonstrating expertise in optimizing customer experience, driving brand engagement, and executing highly effective digital campaigns. With a profound understanding of the digital landscape, she leverages data-driven insights to maximize business growth and establish a robust brand presence.

Sunil Nat, Head of Ecommerce & Digital Strategy - Seasoned E-commerce Marketing and Digital Marketing leader, passionate about impact evaluation of integrated marketing, full-funnel diversified approach, innovative digital investments and AI commerce strategies contributing towards business sales growth. Leveraged my expertise through IT, Retail, Consumer Durables, Healthcare, and Pharmaceutical industry types across India, UAE, and other South Asia markets Fostering and guiding a dynamic team through the complexities of channel developments, e-commerce P&L management, e-commerce sales growth, digital and social media integrated strategies for improving brand equity, optimizing ROIs, and improving business revenues Exploring learning opportunities for performance-focused next-gen technology-enabled, customer-centric marketing trends in varied cultural markets.

I am a digital marketer with over 10 years of experience, with a love for all things social. I have worked across automotive, tractors, hospitality, FMCG, and now beauty. My core expertise is around customer experience, performance marketing, and content.

Currently, I manage media and direct-to-commerce for Kérastase India - https://www.kerastase.in which is the premium hair care brand in the L'Oréal portfolio. I am also a content creator and run my own YouTube Channel around travel and lifestyle, with over 2,10,000 subscribers - https://www.youtube.com/@TishyaReliaOfficial and I have a YouTube channel dedicated to Digital Marketing https://www.youtube.com/@upwordswithtishya

Toranj Mehta currently heads marketing for De Beers Forevermark in India. As brand custodian of one the world’s leading diamond brands, she manages all aspects of marketing for the brand in India including brand strategy and planning, customer segmentation and targeting and brand experience. The brand launched in 2011 and has gone from strength to strength and is today one of the most recognised diamond brands in the country.

Toranj joined De Beers in 2012 and was soon promoted to director of marketing. A strong believer in the potential of the Indian market and the Indian consumer, Toranj has with her team launched Indian consumer focussed programs which are being seen as having global potential. She began her career as a management trainee with Blowplast Ltd where she managed the various channels of V.I.P.’s soft luggage sales in Maharashtra. In 2003, Toranj joined Titan Company limited where she worked for 9 years.

A management professional with over 22 years’ experience in Marketing, Organised Retailing and Sales Management, Toranj has special domain knowledge of marketing and consumer understanding in international markets, luxury and lifestyle marketing.

A Master of Management Studies (Marketing) from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, Toranj completed her Bachelor of Arts from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai. A road trip enthusiast and PADI certified Scuba diver Toranj enjoys travelling across the world and being a hands-on mom to her young daughter.