Aastha Almast is the Co-Founder of The New Shop, India’s largest tech-enabled convenience retailer focused on empowering next-generation business owners through an omnichannel, 24×7 retail model. She leads business development, strategic partnerships, HR, and compliance, playing a key role in scaling the brand’s rapid expansion.

A serial entrepreneur with over 12 years of experience across retail, finance, entertainment, branding, and technology, Aastha has founded multiple ventures before The New Shop, including Motion Punch Studios, Smartican, and ProductX. Through these businesses, she built expertise in gaming, AI-led content discovery, online reputation management, and global consumer product sourcing.

Earlier in her career, she worked with Bank of America and S&P Capital IQ. Aastha studied Economics at Hindu College, pursued PGDM in Fashion Marketing from Pearl Academy, and is an alumna of Indian Institute of Management Calcutta.

Abhijat Hukoo is a driven and results-oriented professional with over 29 years of experience in design and construction management. His diverse portfolio encompasses urban and town planning, as well as projects spanning residential, commercial, healthcare, hospitality, educational, and institutional sectors. Beyond design and detailing, Abhijat excels in budgeting and cost control, aiding clients in balancing design objectives with business goals. As Principal and Managing Director at MBH Architects, he leads the firm’s strategic direction, overseeing design excellence, project execution, and client partnerships across markets.

With a strong focus on innovation and functionality, Abhijat has been instrumental in driving high-impact architectural solutions that balance aesthetics with operational efficiency. Under his leadership, the firm has successfully delivered complex projects, strengthened its client portfolio, and expanded its presence across key sectors. As MBH expanded into the South Asian markets, Abhijat’s leadership has been instrumental in guiding his team to deliver quality work under tight time constraints, while also instilling the essence of the MBH brand and culture in the India offices. Abhijat holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Sushant School of Art and Architecture, Gurugram, Haryana.

Abhishek Bansal is the Executive Director at Pacific Development Corporation Ltd., where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the group’s strategic direction and growth across real estate and allied sectors. With extensive experience in the construction and development industry, he has been instrumental in the planning and conceptualisation of several successful projects, while overseeing execution across the group’s ventures.

He is a key force behind the group’s expansion into retail real estate and education, driving the development of high-quality commercial assets. Under his leadership, Pacific Group has strengthened its retail portfolio, attracting leading brands through strong stakeholder relationships and sharp market understanding.

Abhishek’s expertise lies in strategic planning, project execution, and business development, supported by a hands-on leadership approach. He is an alumnus of Mayo College and Kirori Mal College. A keen reader and sports enthusiast, he is known for his dynamic personality, strong communication skills, and ability to drive sustained business growth.

Abhishek Ganguly is the CEO of Agilitas Sports, a sportswear and athleisure platform he co-founded in 2023. A seasoned business leader, he has a strong track record across the sports, lifestyle, and retail sectors. Prior to this, he served as Managing Director of Puma India and Southeast Asia, where he played a key role in building the brand’s presence in the region. At Agilitas, he is focused on creating an innovation-led, end-to-end sports ecosystem spanning manufacturing, product development, and retail. He is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow.

Abhishek Raj is the Chief Operating Officer for Sports and Leisure Apparel Limited – Lacoste Licensee in India. As an integral team member, he has been instrumental in Lacoste’s growth journey in India from the last 17 years. In his 20 years of corporate journey, Abhishek has worked around most stimulating areas of modern retail, starting from Apparel Production, Merchandising & Buying, Retail Planning, Visual Merchandising, Project Management, New Business Development, Retail Operations, Travel Retail, E-Commerce, CRM, Marketing, T&D and Supply Chain Management.

Abhishek has completed his Post Graduation in ‘Garment Manufacturing Technology’ from NIIFT and has also accomplished his Chief Operating Officer Programme from prestigious Indian Institute of Lucknow.

Aditya Dhingra is a seasoned technology leader with strong expertise in solution architecture, digital transformation, and enterprise innovation. As Director, Solution Engineering at Salesforce, he leads teams that help organizations design and implement scalable, customer-centric technology solutions that drive business growth and operational excellence. With extensive experience in enterprise software, pre-sales consulting, cloud platforms, and business process transformation, Aditya has played a key role in enabling companies across industries to modernize operations, improve customer engagement, and unlock greater agility. He is known for translating complex business challenges into practical, high-impact technology strategies.

Aditya’s expertise spans CRM transformation, automation, data integration, AI-enabled customer experiences, and multi-cloud solution design. By combining technical depth with strategic insight, Aditya has consistently helped enterprises maximize technology investments and accelerate measurable outcomes. A collaborative and forward-thinking leader, Aditya is passionate about innovation, mentoring high-performing teams, and helping businesses navigate the evolving digital landscape through future-ready solutions.

Agendra has over 25 years of experience in IT business management and has served as the country head of several multinational technology companies. In his last assignment Agendra was the Managing Director of SGI in India. He has been associated twice with SGI (earlier known as Silicon Graphics Inc) with a prior stint as Director, Sales during 1994-2000. In between he worked as Managing Director of Veritas India and upon its merger with Symantec Corporation took on global account management responsibilities for Asia Pacific and Japan region.

With extensive experience in technology leadership, business development, and ecosystem building, Agendra has played a pivotal role in advancing the adoption of GIS and geospatial solutions across government, infrastructure, utilities, telecom, retail, and smart city sectors. Under his leadership, Esri India has strengthened its position as a trusted partner for digital mapping, analytics, and spatial intelligence solutions.

Known for his strategic mindset and execution excellence, Agendra has successfully driven business growth, built high-impact partnerships, and enabled organizations to unlock value through data-led planning and operational efficiency. His ability to align emerging technologies with real-world challenges has delivered meaningful transformation across industries.

As Managing Director of Esri India, he leads the company’s strategic vision, market expansion, and innovation initiatives, helping organizations harness location intelligence for smarter decision-making. Agendra holds M.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics and Master of Management Studies degrees from BITS Pilani.

Ajay Bindroo is a global entrepreneur and business leader, serving as Managing Partner for the Beverly Hills Polo Club fashion and accessories business. He is managing the next phase of the brand’s growth across Asia, Africa, CIS, and the Pacific markets. Ajay is driving the transformation of BHPC into a fully integrated, globally controlled lifestyle platform. His focus is on market ownership, cross-category expansion, and long-term value creation. He oversees strategic direction, organizational alignment, and the development of scalable growth engines across high-potential emerging markets.

Prior to this, Ajay spent over two decades in a family business, rising from an intern to Global CEO. During his tenure, he led the company’s expansion into more than 160 countries, building a strong global footprint in the personal care industry. He played a key role in developing one of the world’s leading razor blade brands, establishing it as the second-largest globally.

With over 30 years of hands-on experience across global markets, Ajay brings deep commercial insight and a practical understanding of global business dynamics. He is widely recognized for his clarity of thought, executional discipline, and ability to combine entrepreneurial instinct with structured, institutional thinking to build enduring global brands.

Aman Abdullah is the Director of Market99, a leading value retail chain in India. He studied Retail Management at Loughborough University, followed by International Finance, building a strong foundation in business and retail operations. Aman joined the family business in 2007 when it operated just two stores under the brand Store99. In 2017, the brand was reimagined as Market99, which has since grown to over 100 company-owned stores nationwide.

At Market99, he oversees IT systems, business development, projects, logistics, warehousing, and front-end operations, playing a key role in driving efficiency and expansion. He comes from a family with a strong legacy in retail, including ventures like Sabka Bazaar and The Home Store (THS). In 2024, he led Market99’s international foray with the launch of Something Ells in Melbourne, Australia.

Amit Grover is a distinguished real estate leader with over 28 years of experience in commercial real estate development, leasing, asset growth, and large-scale mixed-use developments. As CEO, City Side Development at Adani Airport Holdings Limited, he leads the design, development, and business operations of over 20 million sq. ft. of mixed-use real estate projects spanning hotels, retail, office spaces, and convention centres across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, Guwahati, Trivandrum, and Mangalore. Amit is widely recognized for his transformative leadership in India’s commercial real estate sector. He brings deep expertise in leadership, business planning, revenue and profit growth, strategic execution, and large-scale real estate development, consistently driving sustainable value creation and business excellence.

Prior to joining Adani Airport Holdings, he spent 21 years at DLF Limited, where he was a founding member of the company’s rental business. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in scaling the portfolio from just three buildings totaling 0.5 million sq. ft. in Gurgaon to more than 60 buildings across India, covering 45 million sq. ft. across New Delhi, Gurgaon, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Chandigarh, Noida, and Kolkata. At DLF, Amit held several key leadership positions including Executive Director, Business Head – Rental Business, National Director – Leasing, and Head of Building Operations. He also served on the boards of multiple rental asset companies in partnership with GIC.

An active voice in the global real estate community, Amit serves as an Executive Committee member of Urban Land Institute, and is associated with the Confederation of Indian Industry Real Estate Committee, RICS UK, and APREA. Known for his strategic mindset and execution excellence, Amit is passionate about urban transformation, sustainable development, and creating future-ready real estate ecosystems that deliver immersive human experiences.