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What Is India Food Forum?

India Food Forum was formed in 2008 with support from the MoFPI (Ministry of Food Processing Industries) and with a clear goal to create a platform that gets all the stakeholders of the Food Retail & Food Service ecosystem under one roof to learn from each other and grow together. India Food Forum aimed to be the most powerful food B2B intelligence event where the attendees find knowledge, connections, ideas, inspiration, and new products.

In its 17th edition now, India Food Forum has become the largest B2B event hosting the end-to-end of food business enablement – from product sourcing, and retail tech innovation trends to grocery retailing & food service best practices – through a mega 2-day conference, zoned exhibitions, partner networking and industry awards.

INDIA’S RETAIL ICON &
OUR CHAIRMAN

“If there is a celebration of partnerships between modern consumer brands and contemporary retail platforms, it is undoubtedly India Food Forum.

Whether you are a large corporation or a small business, regional or national, local or global, if you are a consumer brand or retailer, India Food Forum is your gateway to meaningful collaborations and business opportunities.

In my calendar, India Food Forum days are synonymous with new possibilities and transformative partnerships.

I look forward to reconnecting with many friends and partners at India Food Forum 2024,”

Damodar Mall
Chairman, India Food Forum
CEO, Grocery, Reliance Retail

Partners 2024

 
Powered By
Powered By
 
 
Supported By
Supported By
Nutrition Partner
Nutrition Partner
FMCG Partner
FMCG Partner
Breakfast Partner
Breakfast Partner
 
 
Fun Moments Partner
Fun Moments Partner
Spice Partner
Spice Partner
Taste Partner
Taste Partner
Fitness Partner
Fitness Partner
 
 
High Tea Partner
High Tea Partner
Herbs & Seasonings Partner
Herbs & Seasonings Partner
Masala Partner
Masala Partner
Session Partner
Session Partner
 
 
Phygital Commerce Partner
Phygital Commerce Partner
Retail Solutions Partner
Retail Solutions Partner
Intelligence Partner
Intelligence Partner
Logistics Partner
Logistics Partner
RFID Partner
RFID Partner
Retail Real Estate Partner
Retail Real Estate Partner
Retail Real Estate Partner
Retail Real Estate Partner
 

Participants 2024

 
Amul
VIKRAM
Bombay Hot
Blue Star
True Story
Gulab Goodness
Adani
organic
smith
chings
Pansari Group
DBL
Chukde Spices
DMB Sweets
Entree
Glory
WB
hyfun
CCL
Donracks
paras
Wow Momo
Wonderland
Unibic
Storia
Stalwart Sales
Rajesh
Organic Tattva
JABSONS
Heineken
CHALU
Greenbird
candzey
Bolas
American Pecans
CTC
Hoppin
MAMA EARTH
Go Frugal
 

Supporting Associations

 
WICA
IFCA
HPMF
Chamber
AFSI
Plant
 

Brand-building & Growth Hacking

Partnerships & Collaborations

Attendees and speakers represent the top decision makers of their organisations and this creates an environment of energetic business and profitable partnerships & collaborations.

Business Opportunities

Opportunities to connect with India’s leading food retail, hospitality and FMCG business heads. Strengthen existing relationships and forge new ones in an environment customised for expanding distribution footprint and business development.

Publicise & Promote

Immersive exhibition and showcase spaces let brand storytelling shine through. Multiple opportunities to choose from, to offer sampling/ tasting and to promote or communicate your brand USPs in highly effective ways to retail business heads, HoReCa buyers and sourcing decision-makers.

Product
Launches

Tailor-made opportunities and occasions for product/ brand launch announcements. Designed for maximising visibility among a perfect audience comprising business and buying heads and category decision-makers.
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Partnerships & Collaborations

Attendees and speakers represent the top decision makers of their organisations and this creates an environment of energetic business and profitable partnerships & collaborations.
3

Business Opportunities

Opportunities to connect with India’s leading food retail, hospitality and FMCG business heads. Strengthen existing relationships and forge new ones in an environment customised for expanding distribution footprint and business development.
5

Publicise & Promote

Immersive exhibition and showcase spaces let brand storytelling shine through. Multiple opportunities to choose from, to offer sampling/ tasting and to promote or communicate your brand USPs in highly effective ways to retail business heads, HoReCa buyers and sourcing decision-makers.
product-launch

Product Launches

Tailor-made opportunities and occasions for product/ brand launch announcements. Designed for maximising visibility among a perfect audience comprising business and buying heads and category decision-makers.

WHAT AWAITS YOU AT INDIA FOOD FORUM 2024

Given India's food ingredients and cuisine diversity, it is little wonder that this vast market is home to numerous success stories when it comes to both brand creation and retail case studies. At India Food Forum, we bring together some of the extraordinary brands whose growth stories can serve as powerful masterclasses for both emerging and established enterprises.
Prepare to unveil 2024's most exciting food & beverage innovations on a specially designed platform for retail and HoReCa. With a proven track record of spotlighting groundbreaking F&B launches, India Food Forum is the ultimate stage for your brand's big moment.
India is a nation of shopkeepers. Modern supermarket chains only contribute to less than 10% of the grocery retail market. The rest is served by the local supermarkets or grocers who are closest to the customers in the hinterlands of India. India Food Forum has taken the initiative to felicitate some of the supermarkets of Bharat that have modernized with changing times and made grocery shopping an enjoyable experience for their valued customers.
An evening of short-form talks that promise to enlighten and inspire. Delve into the world of retail with insights from industry leaders, change-makers, and pioneers.
India’s most authoritative recognition for food service brands and companies to acknowledge excellence in format innovation, marketing, business expansion, and customer experience.
India’s most prestigious accolades for food and food service retailers, the Coca-Cola Golden Spoon Awards, were launched in 2008 to acknowledge the growing successes of progressive food and grocery retailers and their crucial role in boosting consumption and the evolution of effective marketing and distribution strategies in this sector.

A Legacy of Fuelling Quality Connections

Speakers 2024

Saurabh Kalra

Position: MD, McDonald's India (West & South)
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Saurabh Kalra

MD, McDonald's India (West & South)

Harpreet Tibb

Position: Promoter, Tibbs Frankie
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Harpreet Tibb

Promoter, Tibbs Frankie

Yash Nahta

Position: Partner, Shri Veeram Stores
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Yash Nahta

Partner, Shri Veeram Stores

Alina Alam

Position: Founder- CEO, MITTI Cafe
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Alina Alam

Founder- CEO, MITTI Cafe

Rahul Sharma

Position: Director, DMB Sweets
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Mr. Rahul Sharma comes from the heritage “The Pink City” of Jaipur, India, and holds an MBA from Amity University, Noida. He develops his innate intelligence and abilities to improve and elevate his family’s business into the retail market because he comes from a farming family with deep roots in the community. Since he is truly passionate about the food industry, customer satisfaction and delight are his major motivators and the key to his success.

Rahul Sharma

Director, DMB Sweets

Satish Rana

Position: VP, Head of Convenience & Plaza Business, Jio-BP
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Satish Rana

VP, Head of Convenience & Plaza Business, Jio-BP

Aditya Bagri

Position: Director, Bagrry's Group
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Aditya Bagri is a Director at Bagrrys India Private Limited since April 2015. He joined Bagrry’s in 2011 as a Manager, Brand & Communications and gradually rose to the position of VP – Marketing wherein he has been responsible for Marketing & Strategy functions within the organization.

Additionally, he was actively involved in Corporate & Finance departments and played a significant role in developing new business for the Bagrry’s Group. He has been driving the family run business to new heights with his exceptional skills in Business Development, Strategic Planning and Marketing Management.

He has been instrumental in launching new product introductions, expanding and consolidation of the supply chain and brand building. He is also an active part of the CII National Committee for Food Processing and actively represents Bagrry’s at various Industry forums. Aditya comes on board with a diverse set of experience after working with various renowned organizations. Prior to this he was associated with international organization AIESEC, wherein he was leading the corporate team in Delhi. He has also worked with Goldman Sachs in UK in their Foreign Exchange Operations. He holds a bachelor degree in Statistics from Delhi University and a postgraduate MSc. in Management from the London School of Economics (LSE).

Aditya Bagri

Director, Bagrry's Group

Chef Vasant Khot

Position: Director - Food & Beverage, Radisson Mumbai
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Chef Vasant Khot

Director - Food & Beverage, Radisson Mumbai

Anurag Katriar

Position: Founder & CMD, Indigo Hospitality
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Anurag Katriar

Founder & CMD, Indigo Hospitality

Akash Sharma

Position: Founder, Farmley
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Akash Sharma

Founder, Farmley

Gulshan Kripalani

Position: Director, Namaste Ventures
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Gulshan Kripalani

Director, Namaste Ventures

Bakker Ali

Position: Owner, Sun 7 Mart
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Bakker Ali

Owner, Sun 7 Mart

Abhishek Bindal

Position: COO, Aditya Birla New Age Hospitality
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Abhishek Bindal

COO, Aditya Birla New Age Hospitality

Chef Suresh Shetty

Position: Executive Chef, Mumbai Cricket Association & Sachin Tendulkar Gymkhana
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Chef Suresh Shetty’s illustrious career spans over four decades, during which he has honed his craft in some of India’s most prestigious five-star hotels, international cruise lines, and flight catering operations. His journey culminated with his current role as the Executive Chef at the renowned Mumbai Cricket Association, where he spearheaded the launch of the esteemed ‘MCA’s very own Sachin Tendulkar Gymkhana.’ Prior to his tenure at MCA, Chef Shetty’s experience includes leading four pre-opening teams of major hospitality ventures, such as:

• The Regent Mumbai (now Taj Land’s End) – Pre-opening
• Grand Hyatt Mumbai – Pre-opening
• Four Points by Sheraton (Starwood Hotels and Resorts) – Pre-opening
• Saudi Catering, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)
• Carnival Cruise Lines Inc., USA
• Ramee Group of Hotels
• The Ambassador Group of Hotels (Ambassador Sky Chef, Mumbai & Delhi)

Beyond these significant contributions, Chef Shetty has had the privilege of catering to an elite clientele, including prominent figures from Hollywood and Indian Film Industry, business magnates, world class athletes, entrepreneurs, and even royal dignitaries.

As a culinary virtuoso, Chef Shetty is more of a guiding force than a physical presence in MCA’s kitchens, overseeing nine diverse F&B outlets and orchestrating seamless banquet operations for up to 1,700 guests. Under his expert leadership, a team of talented chefs brings to life an array of fascinating global cuisines, incorporating locally sourced ingredients and modernist cooking techniques. Every dish, though seemingly simple on the plate, is a masterful creation, showcasing the precision and craftsmanship of contemporary gastronomy, meticulously executed by his team across four kitchens.

Chef Shetty’s repertoire extends far beyond the kitchen; he is a consummate hotelier, known for his exceptional culinary artistry. His skills in ice carving, fruit and vegetable carving, and elaborate buffet displays are legendary, alongside his expertise in preparing exquisite pre-plated hors d’oeuvres in both hot and cold western cuisine. His ability to blend artistry with culinary precision has earned him a distinguished reputation within the hospitality industry.
A charismatic leader, Chef Shetty is revered for his dynamic nature and his fervent commitment to culinary education. His approachable demeanour and wealth of experience have made him a popular figure among hotel and catering professionals. He frequently participates in culinary events as a judge, imparting his extensive knowledge and experience to aspiring chefs and students from culinary institutes.

It would be fitting to regard Chef Shetty as a celebrity chef, as he has appeared on the OTT food show “Khane Ke Deewane” on the Gemplex platform, further cementing his status within the gastronomic community. He is also highly active on social media, where he shares his culinary insights and engages with a wider audience through Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

A family-oriented man, Chef Shetty relishes the time he spends in the kitchen with his exceptional team, continuously crafting innovative seasonal dishes and designing new menus. He is also actively involved in conducting weekly training workshops for cooking enthusiasts, passing on his passion for culinary excellence. Outside the kitchen, Chef Shetty enjoys quality time with his family, often introducing new culinary experiences to his wife Rashmi. He balances his life with fitness routines at the gym, a love for golden classic music, indulging in culinary literature, watching superhero and sci-fi movies, and following his favourite sport, cricket, with his son Sahas.

Chef Suresh Shetty

Executive Chef, Mumbai Cricket Association & Sachin Tendulkar Gymkhana

Chef Gunjan Goela

Position: Author, Consultant & Vice President - India, Slowfood International
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Chef Gunjan Goela

Author, Consultant & Vice President - India, Slowfood International

Gyanendra Bharti

Position: Co-founder & Business Head, Badho
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

At the intersection of technology and consumer brands, Gyanendra Bharti stands as a pioneering force that aims to strengthen India’s General Trade ecosystem. An alumnus of IIT Dhanbad, Gyanendra combines his strong technical foundation with over 8+ years of hands-on experience in the consumer brands industry to drive innovation in how brands reach and serve their markets.
Before co-founding Badho, Gyanendra’s tenure at FieldAssist gave him deep insights into the dynamics between 200+ consumer brands and their channel distribution partners – from enterprise giants like Haldiram’s to emerging D2C startups across food, apparel, and cosmetics sectors. This diverse exposure shaped his vision on the industry’s digital needs for a unified B2B marketplace that enables seamless trade between brands, distributors, and GT retailers.
“The industry isn’t just transforming – it’s evolving,” Gyanendra often emphasizes. “When brands and retailers have the right platform to connect and grow together, everyone wins.”
At Badho, Gyanendra has built India’s fastest-growing B2B marketplace for secondary orders, where more than 5 Lac+ GT retailers and 7000+ distributors actively trade. Under his leadership, the platform has processed over ₹1000 Cr+ in GMV (∼₹100 Cr monthly GTV), enabling efficient trade between retailers and distributors for products from over 1000+ Brands.
His approach to innovation is deeply rooted in practical industry experience: “Technology shouldn’t disrupt traditional trade – it should enhance it. Our role is to build a marketplace that strengthens existing GT relationships while opening new growth opportunities for both brands and retailers.”
A strong advocate for holistic growth, Gyanendra extends his leadership beyond business metrics. His passion for fitness and health reflects in his approach to business – focusing on sustainable growth and nurturing talent. He actively mentors emerging professionals in the CPG space, sharing insights on leveraging technology to align with new industry trends and best practices.

Gyanendra’s work at Badho is reshaping how consumer brands approach GT market expansion and operations. His vision of tech-enabled growth has helped numerous brands reduce operational costs, while significantly expanding their market presence.
“The future of retail is not about choosing between GT and digital – it’s about creating a seamless platform that empowers every stakeholder in the ecosystem,” he states, embodying the transformative approach that has become Badho’s hallmark.

Gyanendra Bharti

Co-founder & Business Head, Badho

Manan Gada

Position: Director, Society Stores
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Manan Gada

Director, Society Stores

Vijay Kumar Kankariya

Position: Chairman , Shubham K Mart
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Vijay Kumar Kankariya

Chairman , Shubham K Mart

Kushal Rajesh Panpaliya

Position: Director, V M Mart, Daryapur, Amravati
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Kushal Rajesh Panpaliya

Director, V M Mart, Daryapur, Amravati

Chef Jerson Fernandes

Position: Director, Culinary Operations, Sodexo India
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Chef Jerson Fernandes

Director, Culinary Operations, Sodexo India

Sudeep Goenka

Position: Director, Goldiee Group
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Sudeep Goenka is the Director of the Goldiee Group, a leader in the spice industry with a rich legacy. He began his education in Kanpur, India, before earning a degree in industrial and systems engineering from the prestigious Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, USA. After gaining valuable experience as a CSD business analyst at Coca-Cola’s headquarters, Sudeep returned to India in 2006 to join his family business. Under his visionary leadership, Goldiee has experienced significant growth, expanding both domestically and internationally. Sudeep spearheaded key initiatives such as the installation of a cutting-edge noodle plant and the company’s entry into the ready-to-eat segment. He has also driven internal automation, introducing ERP, DMS, SFA, and cloud computing. A skilled marketer, Sudeep expanded Goldiee across diverse sales channels, including modern trade, institutional sales, and HoReCa. In addition to his professional success, Sudeep is a philanthropist, sports enthusiast, and active member of several professional organizations.

Sudeep Goenka

Director, Goldiee Group

Manpreet Singh (Manu) Chadha

Position: Director & Founder, Azula Kitchen & Bar
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Manpreet Singh (Manu) Chadha

Director & Founder, Azula Kitchen & Bar

Ankit Patel

Position: CEO, The Belgian Waffle
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Ankit Patel, Managing Director & CEO is currently steering the ship at the Belgian Waffle Co to spread the waffle revolution in India, one waff-wich at a time. A seasoned business professional with over two decades of extensive cross-functional experience in the technology, consumer, and financial services industries. Demonstrates strong expertise in business development, strategic alliances, business strategy, and financial management.

Ankit Patel

CEO, The Belgian Waffle

Chef Rohit Gujral

Position: Corporate Chef, Mr.Truk (Om Saai Agro & Foodworks)
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Chef Rohit Gujral

Corporate Chef, Mr.Truk (Om Saai Agro & Foodworks)

Dr. Nitin Shankar Nagrale

Position: Founder & General Secretary, HPMF, CEO India & Emerging Markets, QualityNZ
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Dr. Nitin Nagrale has over 30 years of experience in the Indian Hospitality Industry, managing supply chain procedures. He has received multiple prestigious awards for his contributions to hospitality standards. He is the first global recipient of the Certified Hotel Purchase Manager (CHPM) certification from AHLEI and has authored numerous articles on materials and supply chain management.

In 2010, Nitin founded the Hospitality Purchasing Managers’ Forum (HPMF), India’s first platform for hospitality procurement professionals, now with over 6,000 members across several countries. He also established the LinkedIn group “Materials Management,” with over 48,000 global members.

Nitin is actively involved with FSSAI as a FOSTAC Trainer and Advisor, and was recently appointed National President – Policy Development and Research Cell by the Human Rights & Social Justice Committee, New Delhi. In October 2019, he received an Honorary Doctorate in Supply Chain Management from National American University.

Dr. Nitin Shankar Nagrale

Founder & General Secretary, HPMF, CEO India & Emerging Markets, QualityNZ

Vishal Shah

Position: Founder & MD, Storia
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Vishal Shah

Founder & MD, Storia

Zia Rahman

Position: CEO, Red Rose Mart, Hyderabad
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Zia Rahman

CEO, Red Rose Mart, Hyderabad

Mihiran DM

Position: Partner, Newstores Supermarket
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Mihiran DM

Partner, Newstores Supermarket

Murali Krishnan

Position: Co-founder & CMO, Wow! Momo Foods
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Murali Krishnan

Co-founder & CMO, Wow! Momo Foods

R S Dharmendra

Position: COO, Gigu Hospitality - Gilly’s Chain of Restobars
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

R S Dharmendra

COO, Gigu Hospitality - Gilly’s Chain of Restobars

Mithun Appaiah

Position: CEO - FMCG, Wow! Momo
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

He is a well know leader in the FMCG Food & Beverage industry with expertise across a spectrum of areas, roles and brands. He is a regular in the industry meets as well as a speaker in expert panels across the spectrum of food and consumer start-ups in India and abroad.

He is presently the CEO of WoW Sales Pvt Limited, Makers of WoW Momo brand which has FMCG and QSR verticals. WoW Momos, wow China , wow chicken and wow kulfi are the brands that belong to the group.

He is regarded among the top FMCG start up leaders who has built companies like ID Foods, Sumeru and now WoW FMCG business.  He has worked with top MNC and Indian brands like Nestle, Britannia, UB Spirits , ID foods and Sumeru in leadership roles.

  • Scaled ID foods to 3x shift in revenue,4x in distribution within 24 months
  • Built the On-premises business at United spirits and the Alternate channels at Britannia
  • Turned around Sumeru IFL into profits for 2 years in a row, first time ever in 3 decades of the brands existence.
  • Presently building the Wow FMCG business with disruptive growth, innovative launch’s, dominant channel presence with presence across 4k stores, 150 towns and cities

Mithun has published several articles and insights in top publications like entrepreneur Asia , F&b insights , Middle east journals , CEO insights , Economic times etc. He has also been featured on CNBC, CNN IBN , yourstory.com and several podcasts and features.  He has also won awards like topper in marketing awards at IFIM business school, Sales awards in Nestle, Innovation award at UB group, CEO /MD award at Britannia, Emerging leader award, top 50 leaders, ASL Luminaire award as the Game changer CEO -2024 awards to name a few.

Mithun is also in the international panel of judges for the Gama innovation awards for the last 5 years which is held in Manchester UK every year on branding, packaging, positioning and products across the globe.

He has been in the boards of companies and an advisor to consumer brand start-ups. Today he wears the hat of an angle investor with Mumbai angel network as well a few other.

Mithun in most of his roles has displayed an ability to turnaround and rapidly accelerate business coupled by optimising process and systems thereby extracting positives across the value chain. He has been instrumental in creating innovative business ideas, building sharp strategies ,  new investment opportunities entering into new categories and execution specializations in various roles that he has handled.

He has managed various businesses from start-ups to large firms driving positive change and growth.   He is also a mentor to budding business management professionals as well as a key influencer to various emerging start-ups.  He was also an advisory member to start ups at the Wadhwani foundation and part of the board of studies panel for IFIM business school. Possess strong investor relations as well as industry connects.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mithun-appaiah-57237225/

Mithun Appaiah

CEO - FMCG, Wow! Momo

Ankur Sharma

Position: Co-founder, Rebel foods
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Ankur Sharma

Co-founder, Rebel foods

Mohit Khattar

Position: CEO, Baskin Robbins - Graviss Foods
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Mohit Khattar is Director and CEO, for Graviss Foods Pvt Ltd (GFPL), the master franchisee for Baskin Robbins in India and the SAARC region. He is responsible for growing and managing the business and the brand in this geography. Mohit has earned his spurs building several successful programs and customer centric initiatives for leading organisations, including Titan Watches, Reckitt Benckiser, T.I Cycles of India, Subhiksha and Godrej. He is actively involved as an advisor to New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), to help New-Zealand based businesses enter India and scale their business here. He is also on the board of several food start-ups in the healthy eating as well as in the gourmet food space apart from being a mentor to budding entrepreneurs in the food retail space.

Mohit Khattar

CEO, Baskin Robbins - Graviss Foods

Chirag Gupta

Position: Founder, 4700BC
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Chirag Gupta

Founder, 4700BC

Shalu Agarwal

Position: Director, Antize Foods
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Shalu Agarwal

Director, Antize Foods

Arvind Kumar Sharma

Position: CEO, Desai Brothers
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Horse-riding enthusiast , TEDx speaker who joined as Management Trainee & became CEO in 8 years, one of youngest executive in fmcg food industry.
appreciate the learning & experience earned in the journey of organization growth.

Person with a demonstrated history in consumer products, FMCG- food & beverages industry like biscuits, biscuit wafers, chocolates, confectionery, all fruit-based products , snacks, namkeens, wafer chips.
A technocrat while being an alumnus of NIT Warangal, ISB Hyderabad & Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, Chicago.

Professional with hands-on experience, Passionate to drive business growth through system driven. process, automation & people orientation.

Working to ensure assigned products & services consistently resonate with current and potential customers.

As young multidisciplinary always enthusiastic to learn & achieve more. Grateful to have good exposure in life, born in small village of Haryana to various geographies and cultures.

Arvind Kumar Sharma

CEO, Desai Brothers

Aastha Almast

Position: Co-founder & CEO, The New Shop
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Born in a family of industrialists, Aastha is a true-born entrepreneur. She was a student of Economics from the prestigious Hindu College of Delhi University after which she studied PGDM in Fashion Marketing from Pearl Academy of Fashion to pursue her passion in retail and branding. She is also an alumni of Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta. She is a serial entrepreneur, who is always looking for solutions to simplify businesses – making them more productive and efficient. Prior to launching The New Shop, Aastha spearheaded a series of startups across diverse industries such as mobile gaming, online reputation management and consumer retail. While studying for a Bachelor’s, she joined her father’s stock broking firm making her one of the youngest certified stock-brokers from National Stock Exchange. She has lived an adventurous life and has amassed 12 years of diversified experience in entertainment, finance, branding, and retail. Her interests and pursuits are also reflected in her well-rounded personality. Aastha has the capability of turning everything she touches into a profitable venture. Much like the Virgin Group of UK, Aastha enters every domain afresh but quickly disrupts & evolves the landscape of the chosen industry.

Aastha Almast

Co-founder & CEO, The New Shop

Rajiv Jaisinghani

Position: MD, Darshan Foods
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Rajiv Jaisinghani

MD, Darshan Foods

Shreh Madan

Position: CMO, Burgrill
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Shreh Madan

CMO, Burgrill

Rahul Akerkar

Position: Creative & Culinary Director, Aditya Birla New Age Hospitality
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Rahul Akerkar

Creative & Culinary Director, Aditya Birla New Age Hospitality

Gaurav Chaudhary

Position: MD, India, Tong Garden
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Gaurav Chaudhary

MD, India, Tong Garden

Kunaal Kumar

Position: CEO, Modern Bazaar
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Kunaal Kumar

CEO, Modern Bazaar

Sameer Gandotra

Position: Founder & CEO, Frendy
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Sameer holds an MBA from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and is a serial entrepreneur with profitable ventures in multiple geographies in the US, Central Asia & India in diverse businesses such as commodities trading, oil & gas service & real estate.

Sameer Gandotra

Founder & CEO, Frendy

Nirav Chaudhry

Position: Director - Purchase, Magson Retail and Distribution
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Nirav Chaudhry

Director - Purchase, Magson Retail and Distribution

Perizaad Zorabian

Position: Director, Zorabian Chicken
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Perizaad Zorabian

Director, Zorabian Chicken

Rajat Bola

Position: Director, Bolas Agro
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Rajat Bola

Director, Bolas Agro

Zairus Master

Position: CBO, Mamaearth
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Zairus Master

CBO, Mamaearth

Prashant Issar

Position: Founder & COO, Bellona Hospitality Services
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Prashant Issar

Founder & COO, Bellona Hospitality Services

Dr. A K Tyagi

Position: ED, Haldiram’s
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

“Dr. A.K. Tyagi is heading Haldiram Group of Companies as Executive Director since March 2014 and as Executive President since July 2006.    He is responsible for all matters of the Company including Production, Sales & Marketing, R&D, Product Innovation, Finance, Diversification, and expansion. He has directed the company's global strategy for more than a decade and helped the Group to increase its market share through expansion / putting various green field projects, development of new innovative products and expanding network. Under Dr. Tyagi’s leadership, the Company has grown 30 times over the past 17 years and established itself as a market leader in Salty Snacks with 46% market share and in Traditional Snacks with 60% Market Share and a leading brand within FMCG Sector inspite of stiff competition from Multinational and Indian Companies.

He started his career in 1984 with Multinational Company Wimpy International (A Div. of United Biscuit Empire, UK).  Later, he was associated with Uncle Chipps Company Ltd from 1988 to 2000 in different capacities including CEO and President of the Company.  In the year 2000, Dr. Tyagi joined Amrit Banaspati Company Ltd. as CEO. Dr. Tyagi has received various Awards on behalf of the Company as well as at individual capacity in Uncle Chipps and Haldiram. Recently, he has received Food Industry Icon Award, Lifetime Achievement Award in India Food Forum, Business Leader of the Year Award from ET NOW and CEO – Food Company of the Year Award from India Food Safety Summit & Awards by Synnex Group etc. Dr. Tyagi’s Interview was published in prestigious “The CEO Magazine” of Singapore multiple times viz. in May 2019, January 2022, and June 2023 (Editorial).

Dr. A K Tyagi

ED, Haldiram’s

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