Our speakers

Himanshu Kishore, Customer Care Associate & Head of Operations & Marketing, Crossword Bookstores Ltd.

With 12 Years' Rich experience in Sales & Operations-Retail, Distribution & Chains, Merchandise Planning, Marketing & Business and Franchisee Development.

Worked with best of the Organizations in the Retail Industry to become a thorough Retail professional, with expertise in Sales Strategy and Store Operations, Merchandise Planning & Control and Linked Synergies, Business & Franchisee Development, Marketing, and Managing Impact of each Function to deliver Business Profitability.

Professionally, a very sound Retail Sales Foundation was laid at Wills Lifestyle. At Levi's, gained expertise in Business Management, Franchisee Development, Business development and Marketing (Micro & Macro)at a regional level.

The stint at French Connection taught what mistakes "not to commit". Presently spearheading Operations and Marketing functions at Crossword Bookstores Ltd.

Driving the business with the clear vision of Inculcating the reading habit amongst the customers. Also, develop community centers where customers get informed, entertained and enlightened.
Continuous interventions to Develop and Execute Sales Strategy for Crossword Exclusive Stores and Institutional Sales Business have ensured that the Crossword Brand Essence is delivered to the Customers.

The Brand ‘Crossword’ is growing from Strength to Strength through specific Product and Promotion initiatives on one hand and Events and PR Activations on the other. In the process ensuring that Customer Satisfaction is the top priority through Store and Back Office Processes on Service Delivery, Continuous Feedback and Customer Loyalty Management. This has ensured that the Crossword Business has not only retained its leadership position but has strengthened itself with sustained profitability.

Himanshu Kohli, Co-Founder, Client Associates

Himanshu, a true visionary with a rich experience nearing three decades in Investment Banking and Private Banking, is the driving force behind Client Associates. His journey includes working with esteemed institutions such as Deutsche Bank Private Banking, DSP Merrill Lynch, and London Forfaiting Group, honing his expertise in the financial world.

A trailblazer in India's Family Office concept, Himanshu has built an exceptional team of private bankers dedicated to serving distinguished wealthy families across the country. His visionary approach led to the development and excellence of Portfolio Reallocation, a ground-breaking Risk Management Technique.

A sought-after expert in the field, Himanshu actively contributes to discussions on Financial Planning and Wealth Management in print and electronic media. His monthly chronicle, CA Monthly, enjoys a substantial industry following.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Himanshu demonstrates exemplary leadership in various platforms and communities, including the Rotary Club of Delhi South End and the Entrepreneur Organization (EO) Gurgaon chapter. His accolades include the Outstanding Young Private Banker 2010 Award, Wealth Management Thought Leader 2019 by the Association of International Wealth Management of India (AIWMI), and The Most Prominent Asian Leader by Citywealth, UK.

A firm believer in corporate social responsibility, Himanshu actively engages in philanthropy, serving on the Governing Board of Vidya School, benefiting underprivileged children. His wife, Parul, shares his passion for philanthropy and is associated with Pragati, a voluntary organization supporting underprivileged children.

Himanshu holds a prestigious B. Com. (Hons.) degree from Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) and is recognized as a 'Revered & Distinguished Alumnus' of the institution. He received his master’s in finance and Control (MFC) from the University of Delhi. In 2008, he was honored with the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Department of Financial Studies, New Delhi.

Outside the financial realm, Himanshu's passion for sports shines through as he actively participates in tennis and golf, embracing a well-rounded and fulfilling lifestyle. With his exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence, Himanshu continues to shape the financial industry and inspire those around him.

Himanshu Kohli, Partner, Client Associates

Himanshu is the co-founder of Client Associates. He has 15 years of experience behind him in the areas of Investment Banking & Private Banking. Prior to setting up CA he worked with Deutsche Bank Private Banking, DSP Merrill Lynch and London Forfaiting Group.

Over the years, Himanshu has earned the distinction of pioneering the concept of Family Office in India and has built one of the finest teams of private bankers which works with some of the most distinguished wealthy families of India. He has built up a specialization in providing complex wealth management solutions to the needs of Family Business Owners & Entrepreneurs in India. He authors the quarterly chronicle of Client Associates – CA Quarterly – which has built its own following in the industry. He pioneered the concept of Portfolio Reallocation, a Risk Management technique, in the Indian Market.

Himanshu Laiker, Director - Strategy, Business Development and Strategic Accounts, Medtronic South Asia

Himanshu Laiker, is the Director for Strategy, Business Development & Healthcare Solution at Medtronic India Subcontinent with BS & MBA from University of Minnesota-Carslon School of Management.

He joined Medtronic, PLC. as a Financial Analyst in June, 1999 at corporate headquarters and since then has worked in IT, marketing, business development, strategic planning, healthcare solution across three continents (US, Europe & Asia) as well across businesses like cardiac, diabetes, & spinal.

In his current role, he is responsible for leading and managing the Strategic plan, driving new Business Development/Alliances as well new business for Healthcare Solutions Service model.

Himanshu Mandavia, Partner, Bsr & Associates

Himanshu is a Partner with BSR & Associates and has an experience of over 15 years. Himanshu advises clients on structuring of foreign investments, obtaining regulatory approvals, tax issues, exchange control matters and SEBI issues. He has rendered advisory services to various reputed private equity funds, real estate funds, and financial services entities.

He has also written various articles in professional journals and has also been a speaker at professional forums, including Masterclass Training sessions at Private Equity Conferences.

Himanshu Singh, Managing Director, Travelocity India

Himanshu Singh joins the international Travelocity network of companies globally as Managing Director of 'Travelocity India'.

His background covers various business leadership roles with companies including Hotel Leela Venture (which had partnerships with Four Seasons and Kempinski), Traveljini.com (an internet startup promoted by ICICI Bank) and most recently Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces (A TATA Enterprise), as their group head of Global Distribution and Electronic Sales and Marketing.

Himanshu has a Degree in Hotel Management from the National Council of Hotel Management, Ministry of Tourism (PUSA) in India; a Masters in Tourism and Hospitality Management and has completed an Advanced General Management Development Program from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, where he was awarded the second prize, among all participants for his project on 'Strategic Next Steps in Electronic Distribution'. He was nominated to attend the 'Foundations of Leadership Program' at the TATA Management Development Centre, (TMTC), Pune.

Hiren Pandya, Chief Information Security Officer, Reliance Nippon Life Insurance

Hiren Shah, Founder & Chairman, Vertoz

Hiren Shah is a prominent figure in the landscape of digital advertising, monetization, & cloud solutions, and the Founder of Vertoz, a key player in the Global MadTech and CloudTech Business Group. With a visionary approach to marketing and business development, Hiren boasts 25+ years of extensive experience during which he successfully established online ventures like Qualispace, ConnectReseller, Vokut, and, notably, Vertoz. A trailblazer in the Indian AdTech sector, Hiren played a pivotal role in introducing programmatic advertising. Under his guidance, Vertoz, founded in 2012 with just 8 employees, underwent exponential growth, going public in 2017 with a workforce exceeding 150+ employees. Recognized as one of the few MadTech companies in India, Vertoz, guided by Hiren's vision, earned prestigious awards such as Brands of India from YourStory, DIGIXX, and MOBEXX in 2023.

Hiren's impact extends beyond the business realm. As a dynamic decision-maker and serial entrepreneur, he served on the Board of Studies at NMIMS and is a member of JITO. His penchant for guiding the next generation is evident through active angel investments in numerous startups, including NewsReach, Dookan.com, Pencil, Quizy, Siply, Terrafood, TIAR, Nosh, SimpliClarify, and many more as an angel investor. Acknowledging his significant contributions, Hiren received the ICON Awards 2020-21 from The Economic Times.

Beyond his professional achievements, Hiren values family life and enjoys pursuing adventure sports, exploring new destinations, and staying abreast of the latest gadgets. His multifaceted endeavors characterize him as a leader, entrepreneur, and a great influencer in the digital landscape.

Hitendra Chaturvedi, Founder & MD, Greendust

Hitendra is the Founder and CEO of RLC. Before starting RLC Hitendra was the business unit head for $400 million Microsoft’s OEM business in India. Before Microsoft he was instrumental in building an IT enabled reverse logistics company in the US (Newgistics). A computer engineer from IIT with an MS and MBA from US Hitendra has over 20 years of experience in software/IT, multi-channel retail, and supply chain solutions. He has worked for Ernst & Young and A.T. Kearney/EDS. Apart from consulting for large Fortune 100 companies he has successfully held interim CEO and CMO roles for 3 VC funded start-ups.

Hitesh Dhingra, Founder & CEO, Letsbuy.com

Hitesh Dhingra founded LetsBuy.com in July 2009 and in a short period of time made it India’s leading online retailer of branded IT, Communication and Consumer Electronics. He has had extensive experience in setting up key business ventures spanning diverse verticals in the Internet space.

He also co-founded India’s first contextual online advertising network. Hitesh began his career as a Product Manager with a leading IT distributor in Singapore. He also spearheaded ecommerce for a global IT hardware company in multiple countries.

Hitesh holds an MBA degree and lives in New Delhi.He passionately follows key developments in the Internet business. A keen reader, his interests lie in travelling and experiencing adventure sports.