Puneet Dudeja

DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT – SOUTH ASIA, WGSN

Puneet is an excellent business leader with an exceptional entrepreneurial skillset in Business Development, Strategy, Consulting, and Operations. He leads WGSN, the world’s leading trend forecasting giant, as the Director of Business Development for the South Asia region and focuses on establishing an ecosystem of cross-industry alliances and partnerships across all verticals such as Skincare & Cosmetics, Fashion brands, Textiles and Apparels manufacturers, Home & Interiors, Tech & Retail, Sustainability and Metaverse. Puneet is an expert in delivering high-energy keynote speeches at various international/domestic forums for a decade now that challenge audience to leverage their business focus as per the upcoming trends in the industry.

Aniket Gandhi

HEAD-R&D (BEAUTY & WELL BEING) – SOUTH ASIA, UNILEVER

I, Aniket Gandhi, am currently R&D Head for Beauty & Well-being, South Asia for Unilever. Having solid 21+ years of experience across breadth n width of technical domains in R&D & Supply Chain within Unilever. I am M.S. by Qualification and joined HUL as a management trainee. Since then, it has been an exciting journey across multiple (13+) challenging assignments/stints. My domain expertise evolved over time are: Global Brand Innovation Design, Consumer & Customer centricity, R&D Sub domains, Factory Management, Supply Chain Quality & Operations, Sustainability, R&D operations excellence; People & Change Leadership being common theme across.

Qualification: B.Tech, Chem Engg. from UDCT, M.S. from University of Twente- The Netherlands, Business Education Program- IIM A

Category & functional exposure: Beauty & Personal Care, Home Care, R&D, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Operational Excellence

Unique experiences: Sustainability Program Director, Leading teams across countries & cultures, New Organization creations & change leadership

Passions: People & Nature, Rural Development

Manash Tumulu

GROUP PACKAGING HEAD, EMAMI

Manash Tumulu, a packaging professional from the leading Institutes of Indian Institute of Packaging & Central Institute of plastic Engineering & Technology, brings over 20 years of expertise in Packaging design, development & execution across FMCG & health care organisation. Currently his role as General manager packaging development at Emami Ltd showcases a successful delivery of multiple strategic packaging initiatives in Domestic market. His commitment to deliver end-end-to packaging excellence further solidify his position as a distinguished professional in the packaging field. His significant contributions to renowned brands like Unilever, Marico Ltd & Cavinkare highlight his valuable expertise and impact in the FMCG and healthcare sectors. Commendably, his passion for innovative packaging design and dedication to driving margin growth through technology showcase a proactive approach in shaping the future of packaging. Keep up the excellent work!

Vinni Pannu

HEAD – RETAIL, NPD& INNOVATION, NewU/ H&B STORES (DABUR)

Achievement-driven Omni channel Retail professional with experience in formulating, developing & implementing Business strategies to ensure attainment of revenue goals, Marketing, Innovation , Insight & New Product development Specialist (Beauty & Personal Care)