Our speakers
Ketki Paranjpe, Managing Director, India & West Asia, L Catterton Asia
Ms. Paranjpe is Managing Director at L Catterton Asia, focusing on the India market. Ms. Paranjpe has over twelve years of experience in investment management and corporate advisory across Mumbai, Singapore and London.
Ms Paranjpe, joined L Catterton Asia in 2009 and worked on the first two investments made by the Fund in Sincere Watch Limited and Charles & Keith Group out of Singapore before relocating to India in 2011 to focus on India investments of the Fund. She has been involved in sourcing, executing, monitoring and exiting the Fund's investments in India.
Ms. Paranjpe holds a MSc. Finance and Economics, from The London School of Economics and Political Science; an MA Economics from University of Mumbai, and a BA in Economics from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, India.
Kevin Eikerman, Head, ADM India
With over 25 years of experience in the Agricultural Commodities and Processing Space, Kevin has been with Archer Daniels Midland Company for over 7 years. Prior to the current assignment Kevin has handled assignments within ADM as the General Manager at Europoort, Netherlands and oilseed processing facilities at locations across North America.
Kevin also has about 10 years of work experience with Saskatchewan Wheat Pool in Canada and UK and about 8 years of experience in the Grain and Farm Supplies business with Cargill Canada.
Kevin has a degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Manitoba in Canada and enjoys golfing, squash, and biking as extra-curricular activities.
Kevin William David, Co-Founder & CEO, Walletkit Technologies Pvt Ltd
Kevin is one of the founders of WalletKit which is the central SaaS platform for businesses to deliver digital Boarding passes,Tickets,Store cards and Coupons for all mobile wallets like Apple passbook and Google Wallet.
Kevin started the company with Ramakanth in 2012 bootstrapping on their own. WalletKit was funded by 500Startups in September 2012 and was invited to be apart of their Batch 5 Accelerator(one of the top 3 incubators in the world).
Khaled Talhouni, Managing Partner, Nuwa Capital
Khaled Talhouni, the founding Managing Partner at Nuwa Capital, has established a $100 million fund aimed at catalyzing early-stage MENAPT ventures. His approach goes beyond mere funding; he provides a full-fledged support platform for startups, encompassing everything from initial funding to growth and venture debt products. A seasoned investor, Khaled's portfolio boasts over 150 early-stage transactions, with a keen focus on regional market solutions and responsive entrepreneurship. With a solid foundation from Duke University and a track record of significant investments at Wamda Capital and twofour54, Khaled's hands-on experience shapes his role as a leading contributor to the venture capital dialogue and the advancement of technology in emerging markets.
Khilan Haria, Head of Payments-Product, Razorpay
Khilen Shah, Promoter, Hubtown Ltd.
Mr. Khilen Shah is a dynamic and accomplished leader at Hubtown Limited, where he serves as the Vice President, spearheading Project Planning and Investor Relations for the group’s flagship project, 25 South. With over 13 years of experience in the real estate sector, Mr. Shah has been instrumental in driving the company’s growth through his expertise in strategic planning, financial management, and business development.
A Proven Track Record in Financial Leadership
Mr. Khilen Shah has played a pivotal role in raising over ?1,000 crore (USD 125 million) in equity capital for Hubtown and its group companies since 2020. His ability to secure financial closures exceeding USD 300 million for various projects through partnerships with foreign and domestic funds, high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), and family offices underscores his exceptional skills in investor relations and financial strategy. His contributions have been critical in ensuring the successful execution of Hubtown’s ambitious projects.
Academic Excellence and Global Perspective
Mr. Shah’s academic background reflects his strong foundation in finance and management. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science (with honors) in Finance and Management from the prestigious Stern School of Business at New York University in 2011. He further honed his expertise by earning an MBA from the London Business School, one of the world’s leading business institutions. His global education has equipped him with a unique perspective and the ability to navigate complex business environments.
Early Career and Industry Contributions
Before pursuing his MBA, Mr. Khilen Shah gained valuable experience in the real estate development industry in Mumbai, focusing on strategy, business development, sales, and marketing. He has worked on several high-profile government projects, including Public-Private Partnership (PPP) infrastructure projects with the Governments of Maharashtra and Gujarat. His early career laid the groundwork for his deep understanding of the real estate sector and his ability to deliver impactful results.
Mr. Khilen Shah’s leadership at Hubtown Limited is characterized by his strategic vision, financial acumen, and dedication to excellence. His ability to balance operational efficiency with long-term growth strategies has been instrumental in positioning Hubtown as a leader in the real estate industry. Whether it’s securing investments, driving project planning, or building strong investor relationships, Mr. Shah continues to play a key role in shaping the future of Hubtown and the communities it serves.
Khozem Merchant, President, Pearson India
Khozem Merchant is President, Pearson India, the country office of the global media and education group. Before taking up his present position in January 2008, Khozem was for nearly two decades a journalist with The Financial Times, the global business newspaper published by Pearson. His last journalist role was FT Mumbai Correspondent from 2000 to 2006, when he moved from editorial to the commercial side of the FT, taking up a role as director, business development for the Financial Times in India. As the Head of Pearson India he is the key representative across Pearson’s interests in India, which include Penguin India, Pearson Education India, the Financial Times, Pearson Assessments and Testing.
Khushru M. Mistry, Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President, Eureka Forbes Ltd
Kingshuk Basu, CEO, Conscious Food Pvt. Ltd.
Kingshuk Basu is Chief Executive Officer of Conscious Food, India’s pioneering organic and natural food company since 1990. Conscious Food is a well-loved, national brand which offers 100+ high quality products across categories to provide its customers a healthy kitchen solution. Prior to this, Kingshuk was Executive Director Operations with Spencer's Retail responsible for the business in all stores and regions across India. He has also served as Director Global Business with WinHolt Equipment and as Senior Business Manager with Daymon Worldwide at Kroger. Kingshuk holds a B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering from IIT, Kanpur and MBA in marketing and supply chain management from Michigan State University.
Kiran Anandampillai, Founder and CEO, Drishti
Kiran is the founder and CEO of Drishti, an eye hospital chain working to provide affordable eye care in underserved markets. Drishti currently covers several districts in rural Karnataka. He is a telecom engineer and prior to Drishti was a founding member of OnMobile, a company spun out of Infosys. He helped build OnMobile from a 10 people startup to 1200 people with revenues over 550 crores. He was also a Volunteer – Technology at UIDAI. He is passionate about building Drishti into an sustainable, social impact institution.