IFF 2024 SPEAKERS Archives - INDIA FASHION FORUM https://www.indiafashionforum.in/timeline-category/iff-2024-speakers/ 28-29 Jan, 2026 | Sheraton Grand Bangalore Mon, 06 Jan 2025 12:11:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Akhilesh Prasad https://www.indiafashionforum.in/member/akhilesh-prasad-2/ Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:10:21 +0000 https://www.indiafashionforum.in/?post_type=ex_team&p=24504 Akhilesh Prasad leads Reliance Retail’s Fashion & Lifestyle business, driving strategy, business and expansion for scale & sustained growth. Industry veteran with more than 30+ years in Retail in India, Akhilesh brings rich experience in retail-operations & business leadership across grocery, telecom and fashion. Akhilesh joined Trends in 2006 as Head-Operations and went on to become Chief Operations Officer. He has also worked with Reliance Webstore Ltd. as Chief Operating Officer. Prior to his stint...

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]]> Akhilesh Prasad leads Reliance Retail’s Fashion & Lifestyle business, driving strategy, business and expansion for scale & sustained growth. Industry veteran with more than 30+ years in Retail in India, Akhilesh brings rich experience in retail-operations & business leadership across grocery, telecom and fashion. Akhilesh joined Trends in 2006 as Head-Operations and went on to become Chief Operations Officer. He has also worked with Reliance Webstore Ltd. as Chief Operating Officer. Prior to his stint with Reliance, he worked with brands Weekender, Weekender Kids and Toonworld, as Chief Executive Officer. Today he is leading Reliance Retail’s Fashion and Lifestyle business(F&L) as President and Chief Executive Officer. Under his able leadership, he has established Reliance F&L business as the largest fashion business in the country. He has transformed fashion retail landscape in India through establishing 18+ unique & diversified fashion retail concepts across Online and Offline channels with over 3,800+ stores in the country.(Ajio, Trends, Trends Footwear, Azorte, Yousta, GAP, Avantra, Centro, Fashion Factory, Swadesh etc.) Akhilesh is an alumni of St. Stephen’s College, Delhi and has acquired Economics (Hons) and went on to do his Post graduation from Delhi school of Economics. Akhilesh’s wife, Indira is a Homemaker and they have a son, Surya. Akhilesh likes to travel and has driven across the length and breadth of the country. He is particularly fond of wild life & nature.

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]]> Suyash Motarwar https://www.indiafashionforum.in/member/suyash-motarwar/ Thu, 22 Feb 2024 05:38:47 +0000 https://www.indiafashionforum.in/?post_type=ex_team&p=25489 The post Suyash Motarwar appeared first on INDIA FASHION FORUM.

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]]> Raghavendra Narayan https://www.indiafashionforum.in/member/raghavendra-narayan/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 06:34:21 +0000 https://www.indiafashionforum.in/?post_type=ex_team&p=25476 The post Raghavendra Narayan appeared first on INDIA FASHION FORUM.

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]]> Kaushik Tibrewal https://www.indiafashionforum.in/member/kaushik-tibrewal/ Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:24:39 +0000 https://www.indiafashionforum.in/?post_type=ex_team&p=25461 The post Kaushik Tibrewal appeared first on INDIA FASHION FORUM.

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]]> Varun Sood https://www.indiafashionforum.in/member/varun-sood/ Mon, 19 Feb 2024 12:29:23 +0000 https://www.indiafashionforum.in/?post_type=ex_team&p=25458 The post Varun Sood appeared first on INDIA FASHION FORUM.

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]]> Debdeep Sinha https://www.indiafashionforum.in/member/debdeep-sinha/ Mon, 19 Feb 2024 06:20:39 +0000 https://www.indiafashionforum.in/?post_type=ex_team&p=25420 The post Debdeep Sinha appeared first on INDIA FASHION FORUM.

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]]> Rajeev Nair https://www.indiafashionforum.in/member/rajeev-nair/ Mon, 19 Feb 2024 06:13:29 +0000 https://www.indiafashionforum.in/?post_type=ex_team&p=25418 The post Rajeev Nair appeared first on INDIA FASHION FORUM.

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]]> Akshika Poddar https://www.indiafashionforum.in/member/akshika-poddar/ Sat, 17 Feb 2024 10:33:54 +0000 https://www.indiafashionforum.in/?post_type=ex_team&p=25414 When it comes to the products of the brand, Akshika is of the opinion that the design of the ensemble should enhance the character of the wearer, not overpower it; and being fashionable is subjective and personal. It should be about celebrating you and your style, and not always following the crowd and adhering to the most popular trends. In her brand, she deems it necessary that the outfits be easy to wear, while still...

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]]> When it comes to the products of the brand, Akshika is of the opinion that the design of the ensemble should enhance the character of the wearer, not overpower it; and being fashionable is subjective and personal. It should be about celebrating you and your style, and not always following the crowd and adhering to the most popular trends. In her brand, she deems it necessary that the outfits be easy to wear, while still staying elegant and minimalistic. When asked about the future she sees for her brand, she says, “The vision I have for Rareism is to make it a brand that women associate with dressing up for themselves and being comfortable, no matter the event or occasion! Our mission is to make this ideology pan- India and make every woman feel this self- love and confidence”.

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]]> Sangeet Kishore https://www.indiafashionforum.in/member/sangeet-kishore/ Sat, 17 Feb 2024 07:02:03 +0000 https://www.indiafashionforum.in/?post_type=ex_team&p=25398 With over 20 years of experience, Sangeet brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Before embarking on his journey with Royal Enfield, he thrived at Blackberrys Menswear managing a business of over 800 crores and ensuring sustained growth, by honing his skills in brand building, merchandising, and business operations. But Sangeet’s talent extends far beyond credentials with his deep-rooted proficiency in supply chains, adept P&L management and consistently driving profitability and maximizing growth potential...

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]]> With over 20 years of experience, Sangeet brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Before embarking on his journey with Royal Enfield, he thrived at Blackberrys Menswear managing a business of over 800 crores and ensuring sustained growth, by honing his skills in brand building, merchandising, and business operations. But Sangeet’s talent extends far beyond credentials with his deep-rooted proficiency in supply chains, adept P&L management and consistently driving profitability and maximizing growth potential by ensuring seamless product flow. Since joining Royal Enfield, Sangeet has spearheaded remarkable expansion in the organization by fostering a culture of strategic thinking and operational excellence, propelling the brand to new heights. Under his leadership, Royal Enfield Apparel has not only grown its market share but also reaching new heights to stay ahead of fashion trends.

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]]> Rajat Wahi https://www.indiafashionforum.in/member/rajat-wahi-3/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 08:50:56 +0000 https://www.indiafashionforum.in/?post_type=ex_team&p=25394 The post Rajat Wahi appeared first on INDIA FASHION FORUM.

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