A qualified Civil Engineer with about 25 years of extensive experience in Project Planning, scheduling & comprehensive management encompassing Conceptualizing, Properties identification, Design, Planning, Procurement, implementation, commissioning with maintenance & facilities in Corporate and Private office sector/ Aviation / Retail / QSR/ Architecture & Construction / Interior Design & interior Decoration/Fit-out Industry.

Currently with Lifestyle International Pvt Ltd, Landmark Group as a Vice President – Projects for their Max & Easybuy brands retail stores properties fit out and roll outs across India

Hari has over 2 decades of experience in visual merchandising and brand experience design in India and overseas. Having started his career as a sales associate in Globus, he went on to be instrumental in leading the function of visual merchandising for leading fashion brands and companies like Central, Shoppers stop, Apparel group (for GCC) and Reliance Retail across over a million square feet of space in the domain of fast fashion to luxury. He was instrumental in conceptualizing award winning concepts in creative window display, innovations in sustainable VM concepts using recyclable materials and integration of visual tech in visual merchandising. His latest achievement is playing a lead role in the conceptualization and realization of Azorte, a futuristic first-of-its-kind tech enabled fashion store from Reliance Retail. He derives his energy from fitness training, dancing and indulging in music.

She started her career with Selfridges, Birmingham and a Masters in Textile Design. Currently working as the National VM for Fabindia with a total experience of 13+ years.

Architect & Retail Designer Sanjay Agarwal has been associated with the Indian Retail industry since 1997. Mr. Agarwal is an alumni of CEPT, Domus Academy, Milan and a fellow at CSIS, Penn University, Philadelphia. His wide network with international design fraternity, and experience in end to end service for retail design strategy and projects, led him to co-found FRDC in 2007. The award-winning design agency has now grown to become a recognised global retail brand strategy and design firm with works in India and abroad.

Dhwani brings over 15 years of global and diverse industry experience spanning Retail, IT and, Management consulting. As a recognized growth consultant, learning strategist, and Director Kiwings, she's committed to problem-solving and business transformation. Honoured as one of India's top 25 young women entrepreneurs by CEO Insights in 2019, Dhwani has collaborated with renowned organizations like Aditya Birla Group, Tata Group, Reliance, Landmark Group, ITC, Future Group, and StoreForce. She has also shared her insights as a Speaker at the Middle East Retail Forum, Dubai, discussing "Creating buying environment" alongside Michael Yacobian. Dhwani demonstrates editorial leadership as a published author with Tata McGraw Hill since 2011, while concurrently serving as Chief Editor of the bi-monthly newsletter "Kiwings Times," where she focuses on various learning methodologies. With more than 50 global publications, she has also published podcasts simplifying business concepts. Her expertise extends to academia, having served as a visiting faculty member at esteemed institutes like NID and NIFT. Poised to drive lasting impact, Dhwani is dedicated to contributing to business growth strategy, start-ups, learning and development, and visual merchandising with an empathetic and sustainable approach.

Mr. Robin Mathew currently holds the esteemed position of Head of Design & Retail Experience for Samsonite South Asia, where he oversees the branding strategies of prominent labels such as Samsonite, American Tourister, and other esteemed brands within the Indian market. With a solid academic foundation in Design & Marketing, Robin has cultivated a distinguished career marked by versatility and ingenuity.

In his capacity as Head of Design & Retail Experience, Robin has been instrumental in crafting comprehensive design and experience strategies for leading global brands operating within the South Asian market. His astute understanding of consumer behaviour and market dynamics ensures that our brands remain at the forefront of innovation and resonance.

Sudhir Soundalgekar is an Architect, a visionary leader, a sustainability trailblazer, and an artistic maestro. With 3 decades of unparalleled experience in the projects industry, Sudhir has orchestrated 1,800 plus design-executions across Retail, Hospitality, Commercial, Industrial sectors, bringing efficiency, cost-time reductions, and quality enhancements to organizations.

As a sustainability champion, he has demonstrated remarkable results in reducing CO2, water, and waste footprints. His accolades, industry recognition, and captivating speeches make him a sought-after speaker on Retail Management, Design Management, Sustainability, Circular Economy, Innovations, and Project Management for Business and Fashion schools. His contribution covers esteemed organizations like Raymond, Shoppers Stop, Tata AIG, Bovis Lend Lease, Sophia Polytechnic and School of Fashion Technology.