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	<description>PRC &#124; Phygital Retail Convention will be held at Jio World Convention Centre Mumbai on 13-14 May 2026. Retail event in India, Retail Technology Exhibition in India, Retail Conference, Retail Event, Discussions &#38; Masterclasses &#124; Innovation &#38; Tech Showcases</description>
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		<title>Thiruppathi Subramaniam</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Thiruppathi leads sales strategy, enterprise growth, and customer engagement across key markets. With extensive experience in enterprise technology, automation, and digital solutions, he plays a key role in driving business expansion and strengthening customer relationships. He specializes in enabling organizations to adopt technologies such as RFID, mobility, and intelligent data capture solutions to enhance operational [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thiruppathi leads sales strategy, enterprise growth, and customer engagement across key markets. With extensive experience in enterprise technology, automation, and digital solutions, he plays a key role in driving business expansion and strengthening customer relationships.</p>
<p>He specializes in enabling organizations to adopt technologies such as RFID, mobility, and intelligent data capture solutions to enhance operational efficiency, visibility, and decision-making. His expertise spans enterprise sales, channel development, solution consulting, and strategic account management.</p>
<p>At Zebra Technologies, he focuses on accelerating market growth, expanding partner ecosystems, and supporting digital transformation initiatives for customers across retail, logistics, manufacturing, and supply chain sectors.</p><p>The post <a href="https://phygitalretailconvention.com/member/thiruppathi-subramaniam/">Thiruppathi Subramaniam</a> first appeared on <a href="https://phygitalretailconvention.com">PHYGITAL RETAIL CONVENTION (PRC)</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Pranchal Srivastava</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:53:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Pranchal Srivastava is a retail and fashion industry leader at Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL), where he oversees The Collective and Mono Brands portfolio. Pranchal’s career has been shaped by diverse experiences across challenging and dynamic environments—from navigating volatile markets in the Middle East and building businesses in Africa during the Ebola outbreak [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pranchal Srivastava is a retail and fashion industry leader at Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL), where he oversees The Collective and Mono Brands portfolio. Pranchal’s career has been shaped by diverse experiences across challenging and dynamic environments—from navigating volatile markets in the Middle East and building businesses in Africa during the Ebola outbreak to driving growth in post-pandemic India. These experiences have honed her ability to lead through uncertainty and deliver sustainable business outcomes.</p>
<p>An ISB alumna, Pranchal began his professional journey with a keen interest in technology and problem-solving before discovering her passion for brand building and business transformation. He is particularly driven by the challenge of creating brands from the ground up and scaling them into impactful, high-growth businesses.</p><p>The post <a href="https://phygitalretailconvention.com/member/pranchal-srivastava/">Pranchal Srivastava</a> first appeared on <a href="https://phygitalretailconvention.com">PHYGITAL RETAIL CONVENTION (PRC)</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Mayank Makhija</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:52:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Mayank Makhija is the Director of Hopping Candy, a confectionery brand focused on creating innovative, fun, and engaging candy experiences for consumers. He plays a key role in driving the company’s growth strategy, product innovation, and market expansion initiatives, helping strengthen the brand’s presence in the competitive confectionery industry. With expertise in brand building, sales, [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mayank Makhija is the Director of Hopping Candy, a confectionery brand focused on creating innovative, fun, and engaging candy experiences for consumers. He plays a key role in driving the company’s growth strategy, product innovation, and market expansion initiatives, helping strengthen the brand’s presence in the competitive confectionery industry.</p>
<p>With expertise in brand building, sales, distribution, and consumer marketing, Mayank has been instrumental in developing products that resonate with evolving consumer preferences while expanding the brand’s reach across retail channels. His focus on innovation, quality, and customer engagement has contributed to the company’s continued growth and market relevance.</p>
<p>At Hopping Candy, he is committed to delivering unique confectionery experiences, strengthening brand equity, and driving sustainable business growth through strategic partnerships and consumer-centric innovation.</p><p>The post <a href="https://phygitalretailconvention.com/member/mayank-makhija/">Mayank Makhija</a> first appeared on <a href="https://phygitalretailconvention.com">PHYGITAL RETAIL CONVENTION (PRC)</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Kush Bhatia</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:51:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Kush Bhatia is a dynamic entrepreneur and fashion business leader focused on building contemporary, consumer-driven fashion experiences. As Co-Founder of Amukti Fashion, he plays a key role in shaping the brand’s strategic vision, growth trajectory, and market positioning in India’s evolving fashion and lifestyle landscape. With a strong understanding of retail, branding, and consumer behavior, [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://phygitalretailconvention.com/member/kush-bhatia-2/">Kush Bhatia</a> first appeared on <a href="https://phygitalretailconvention.com">PHYGITAL RETAIL CONVENTION (PRC)</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kush Bhatia is a dynamic entrepreneur and fashion business leader focused on building contemporary, consumer-driven fashion experiences. As Co-Founder of Amukti Fashion, he plays a key role in shaping the brand’s strategic vision, growth trajectory, and market positioning in India’s evolving fashion and lifestyle landscape.</p>
<p>With a strong understanding of retail, branding, and consumer behavior, Kush has been instrumental in developing Amukti Fashion’s identity through trend-focused offerings, customer-centric strategies, and scalable business operations. He has contributed to expanding the brand’s presence across channels while strengthening engagement with modern fashion-conscious consumers. A forward-thinking professional passionate about innovation and fashion-led experiences, Kush continues to focus on building a strong and future-ready brand that resonates with the next generation of consumers.</p>
<p>Known for his execution-led approach and entrepreneurial mindset, Kush combines creativity with commercial strategy to drive sustainable growth and enhance brand visibility. His expertise spans business development, market expansion, retail operations, and brand building, enabling the company to remain agile in a competitive and rapidly changing market. </p><p>The post <a href="https://phygitalretailconvention.com/member/kush-bhatia-2/">Kush Bhatia</a> first appeared on <a href="https://phygitalretailconvention.com">PHYGITAL RETAIL CONVENTION (PRC)</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Sunil Munshi</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:50:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Sunil Munshi is the Chief Operating Officer at Brigade Group, bringing extensive experience in real estate, retail, and commercial development. In his role, he oversees business operations, strategic growth initiatives, and the execution of large-scale projects, driving operational excellence and sustainable value creation across the organization. With a strong track record in business leadership, asset [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://phygitalretailconvention.com/member/sunil-munshi-3/">Sunil Munshi</a> first appeared on <a href="https://phygitalretailconvention.com">PHYGITAL RETAIL CONVENTION (PRC)</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sunil Munshi is the Chief Operating Officer at Brigade Group, bringing extensive experience in real estate, retail, and commercial development. In his role, he oversees business operations, strategic growth initiatives, and the execution of large-scale projects, driving operational excellence and sustainable value creation across the organization.</p>
<p>With a strong track record in business leadership, asset management, and stakeholder engagement, Sunil has played a key role in developing and managing high-performing commercial, retail, and mixed-use destinations. His expertise spans operations management, business strategy, customer experience, and organizational transformation.</p>
<p>At Brigade Group, he is focused on enhancing operational efficiencies, strengthening business performance, and delivering innovative, customer-centric developments that support the company’s long-term growth ambitions and leadership in the real estate sector.</p><p>The post <a href="https://phygitalretailconvention.com/member/sunil-munshi-3/">Sunil Munshi</a> first appeared on <a href="https://phygitalretailconvention.com">PHYGITAL RETAIL CONVENTION (PRC)</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Praveen Govindu</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:49:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Praveen has close to 18 years of industry experience including 16 years of Strategy &#038; Operations Consulting experience. His primary focus includes advising clients in the consumer products, food and beverages and retail space (including e-commerce/Omni channel). He has worked on more than 75 engagements supporting clients with their India entry strategy, go-to-market strategy formulation, [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://phygitalretailconvention.com/member/praveen-govindu/">Praveen Govindu</a> first appeared on <a href="https://phygitalretailconvention.com">PHYGITAL RETAIL CONVENTION (PRC)</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Praveen has close to 18 years of industry experience including 16 years of Strategy &#038; Operations Consulting experience. His primary focus includes advising clients in the consumer products, food and beverages and retail space (including e-commerce/Omni channel). He has worked on more than 75 engagements supporting clients with their India entry strategy, go-to-market strategy formulation, business and operating model definition, business planning and implementation support exercises. He holds an MBA from IIM Lucknow and a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering. </p><p>The post <a href="https://phygitalretailconvention.com/member/praveen-govindu/">Praveen Govindu</a> first appeared on <a href="https://phygitalretailconvention.com">PHYGITAL RETAIL CONVENTION (PRC)</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Harsh Somaiya</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:48:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Harsh Somaiya is the Co-Founder of The Bear House, a contemporary menswear brand known for its smart casual fashion and digitally driven approach to retail. As a co-founder, he has played a key role in shaping the brand’s vision, building its market presence, and driving its growth in India’s competitive fashion landscape. With a strong [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Harsh Somaiya is the Co-Founder of The Bear House, a contemporary menswear brand known for its smart casual fashion and digitally driven approach to retail. As a co-founder, he has played a key role in shaping the brand’s vision, building its market presence, and driving its growth in India’s competitive fashion landscape.</p>
<p>With a strong entrepreneurial mindset and expertise in brand building, product strategy, and consumer engagement, Harsh has been instrumental in developing The Bear House into a recognized name among modern fashion-conscious consumers. His focus on innovation, customer-centricity, and scalable business practices has helped the brand expand across online and offline channels.</p>
<p>Under his leadership, The Bear House continues to strengthen its position in the menswear segment through differentiated product offerings, omnichannel growth, and a commitment to delivering high-quality fashion experiences.</p><p>The post <a href="https://phygitalretailconvention.com/member/harsh-somaiya/">Harsh Somaiya</a> first appeared on <a href="https://phygitalretailconvention.com">PHYGITAL RETAIL CONVENTION (PRC)</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Ankur Damani</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:46:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A seasoned professional in the retail industry, Ankur has been adept in launching and building brands across channels PAN India with a strong exposure to global best practices and international markets. Skilled at opening new stores, managing distributors, franchisees and channel partners across India, Ankur in his current role as Commercial Director is spearheading omnichannel [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://phygitalretailconvention.com/member/ankur-damani-3/">Ankur Damani</a> first appeared on <a href="https://phygitalretailconvention.com">PHYGITAL RETAIL CONVENTION (PRC)</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A seasoned professional in the retail industry, Ankur has been adept in launching and building brands across channels PAN India with a strong exposure to global best practices and international markets. Skilled at opening new stores, managing distributors, franchisees and channel partners across India, Ankur in his current role as Commercial Director is spearheading omnichannel expansion at Tupperware.  </p>
<p>Ankur has strong exposure to diverse product categories and differentiated brands from mass to the bridge-to-luxury segment and growing them across different channels in the Indian sub-continent. He is successful in growing businesses exponentially and leading large and diverse teams to accomplish the same.</p><p>The post <a href="https://phygitalretailconvention.com/member/ankur-damani-3/">Ankur Damani</a> first appeared on <a href="https://phygitalretailconvention.com">PHYGITAL RETAIL CONVENTION (PRC)</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Deepak Kumar</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:45:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Deepak Kumar is the Head of Retail &#038; Marketing at Shri Jagdamba Pearls, where he leads retail operations, brand strategy, and marketing initiatives for one of India’s prominent pearl jewellery brands. With extensive experience in retail management, consumer engagement, and brand development, he plays a key role in driving business growth and enhancing the customer [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://phygitalretailconvention.com/member/deepak-kumar/">Deepak Kumar</a> first appeared on <a href="https://phygitalretailconvention.com">PHYGITAL RETAIL CONVENTION (PRC)</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Deepak Kumar is the Head of Retail &#038; Marketing at Shri Jagdamba Pearls, where he leads retail operations, brand strategy, and marketing initiatives for one of India’s prominent pearl jewellery brands. With extensive experience in retail management, consumer engagement, and brand development, he plays a key role in driving business growth and enhancing the customer experience across channels.</p>
<p>His expertise spans retail expansion, merchandising, marketing strategy, customer acquisition, and omnichannel engagement. Deepak is focused on strengthening brand visibility, optimizing retail performance, and creating compelling consumer experiences that align with evolving market trends.</p>
<p>At Shri Jagdamba Pearls, he is instrumental in expanding the brand’s market presence, building customer loyalty, and driving sustainable growth through innovative retail and marketing strategies.</p><p>The post <a href="https://phygitalretailconvention.com/member/deepak-kumar/">Deepak Kumar</a> first appeared on <a href="https://phygitalretailconvention.com">PHYGITAL RETAIL CONVENTION (PRC)</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Srinivas Nidugondi</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:44:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>An accomplished P&#038;L leader with over two and half decades of experience, Srinivas (Srini) has conceptualised and scaled businesses, playing a pivotal role in numerous transformational journeys. He managed and scaled businesses in both entrepreneurial and enterprise environments — from start-ups to multi-billion-dollar ecosystems. Known for his innovative thinking, Srini has launched transformative products and [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://phygitalretailconvention.com/member/srinivas-nidugondi/">Srinivas Nidugondi</a> first appeared on <a href="https://phygitalretailconvention.com">PHYGITAL RETAIL CONVENTION (PRC)</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An accomplished P&#038;L leader with  over two and half decades of experience, Srinivas (Srini) has conceptualised and scaled businesses, playing a pivotal role in numerous transformational journeys. He managed and scaled businesses in both entrepreneurial and enterprise environments — from start-ups to multi-billion-dollar ecosystems. Known for his innovative thinking, Srini has launched transformative products and initiatives that shaped industry standards and trends. He is regarded as a thought leader who fosters innovation, encourages risk-taking, builds high-performing teams, and nurtures future industry leaders.</p>
<p>In his current role at Comviva, Srini leads the FinTech and MarTech Lines of Business, the largest and fastest growing SBUs, which contribute to over 45% of the organisation’s revenue. Srini scaled the FinTech unit to global leadership, where he revitalised underperforming products and launched new product lines, creating high-growth engines. The Platforms process over USD 400+ bn, impacting 250+ million users across 50+ countries. He has been tasked to accelerate the MarTech portfolio exponentially in the USD 15 Bn Marketing Automation space. Srini spearheaded Comviva’s Growth &#038; Transformation Office, creating frameworks for sustainable growth. He conceptualised and incubated two industry-shaping platforms in digital lending and international remittances. </p><p>The post <a href="https://phygitalretailconvention.com/member/srinivas-nidugondi/">Srinivas Nidugondi</a> first appeared on <a href="https://phygitalretailconvention.com">PHYGITAL RETAIL CONVENTION (PRC)</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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