A chance meeting at a Juhu's Prithvi cafe and our 6 yr old is all over the tv commercials, serials, OTT, Feature films, hoardings et al. He charms you, amazes you and lights up your screens.
Impishly cute looks coupled with precocious acting skills have catapulted him to a league of his own .
No wonder he has done stunt, comedy and drama with the panache of a natural shape shifter and is a seasoned pro with a 100 plus projects to his name.
A genial extrovert in real life "he has the charisma of a pied piper", his mother says.

Entertaining and engaging the most demanding audience cohort - children is no mean feat and the Kids TV Network Business Head, Anu Sikka, has perfected this over the last 2 decades at Viacom18. From leading the kids clusters’ content to now its business strategy, it is under Anu’s leadership that Nickelodeon paved its position as ‘India’s leading kids entertainment franchise’. Her responsibilities include strengthening the clusters reach, programming innovation, driving social impact, while tapping into newer markets and domains to increase monetisation. Her visionary efforts in the creation of indigenous local characters and toons over the last 14 years ushered in a wave of innovation and growth in India’s animation industry, paving way for the category to become self-reliant. In addition to etching winning partnerships – on and off screen – with some of India’s biggest brands, Anu is also credited with India’s first global toon co-production with Nickelodeon UK, thus creating a space for homegrown kids content in global markets.


Anu’s journey in India’s media and entertainment industry spans over 3 decades. She started this voyage with Newstrack, first independent audio-visual news magazine from India Today Group. She has also been was associated with leading media brands including Hungama and Sab TV in senior roles.
Leading the way with creativity and providing India’s kids ecosystem with an impetus for innovation, Anu continues to be one of the most revered leaders in the category and has significantly contributed to Nickelodeon’s journey to numero uno.

Avani is the Vice President and Head of Revenue based in the company's Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore, leading both advertising and affiliate sales for AXN, Animax, GEM and ONE across Southeast Asia, Taiwan,and Hong Kong.


Avani has over 16 years of media sales experience with leadership roles across global media organizations in Asia and Africa. She has successfully managed ad sales and sponsorship teams, ad sales operations, revenue management and business development in her various
roles previously and expanded to channel distribution and affiliate sales in her current role at KC Global Media since May 2020.


She started her career in the television industry with Star TV in India, then moved on to be a part of the team that launched India's first 24 Hours News Network - NDTV managing ad sales as Region Head - North and later National Ad Sales Head for NDTV Lifestyle. In 2012, she joined Viacom International Media Networks Africa as the Head of Commercial in Nigeria, leading all commercial responsibility for the territory. In 2015 she joined Viacom Asia as Director Ad Sales managing pan regional and local markets based in Singapore.


Prior to KC Global Media, Avani was the Vice President of Media and Sponsorship Sales for Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia from 2017 where she headed ad sales for AXN, Animax, ONE and GEM across Southeast Asia and Taiwan.



Avani holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Allahabad and a Post Graduate Diploma in Advertising and Communication Management from the Symbiosis Institute of Business Management. She has lived and worked in 5 cities across 3 countries and cherishes the cross-cultural experiences collected over the years managing pan-regional teams

A multi-disciplined motion pictures and film industry professional with a unique blend of creativity, business-mindedness and analytical insight, Rajeev Kumar (Rastogi) started off as a post-production professional and after setting up multiple VFX houses and running them successfully at executive roles, he’s now a heading VFX for one of the leading Production House of the Industry Excel Entertainment Private Limited.

He’s been a valuable contributor in vfx industry with different viewpoints and constantly incubating various business models to organize and correct the cost models. He’s the first person to propose and establish a visual effects production pipeline, strategically segregating the thin line between Production and Execution. His long list of Filmography includes more than 100+ projects incuding long and short form both for domestic as well international markets.


Rajeev has been around in the industry for more than a decade and is a known name amongst several filmmakers who’ve intended to work with him continously and independently. He’s the youngest professional and yet the most dynamic leader who’ve always believed in people theory by investing, helping and identifying key individuals who are ready to grow as entrepreneurs.

Earlier being worked as COO, Rajeev has managed business overseeing day-to-day operations, budgets, processes and managing the P&L for the company alongwith implementing performance metrics, forming strategic partnerships, and establishing successful business verticals. He has been consistently successful in managing resources internally and externally, on a larger scale from inception to the big and smaller screen. He was also a part of Visual Effects Society, India Chapter and was selected for Board of Managers in his first year of tenure itself.

He has been known for his cost intensive models which have helped major budgeted films to balance the vfx cost, quality and production timelines. With exceptionally strong communication skills, outstanding organizational and managerial experience, Rajeev has been a self- motivated and inspired professional who has been able to overcome challenges and exploit opportunities.

Recently Rajeev, was one of the Jury at 24 fps Awards organised by MAAC and was a speaker at India’s largest VFX Confluence in Hyderabad. Earlier, from being a speaker at Jagran Film Festival to conducting a workshop for students in PCMC (Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation) to a speaker at VAM Summit, 2021, etc Rajeev has been a prominent speaker on public events and with several institutions.

Rajeev has recently been awarded “Maharashtra Ratna Puruskar 2023” by Shri Mangal Lodha (Minister of Tourism, Maharastra) and with an honorory doctorate in the field of Visual Effects by the Institute of Entrepreneurship and Management Studies (American Council of Training and Development, NY, USA). Prior to this, he was also awarded by an online magazine Insight Success under the category “30 Young and Dynamic Entrepreneurs to watch in 2019” and later for “Excellence in Animation and VFX Industry” in the year 2020 by Business Mint.

A communication specialist, Gaurav Balani spans his Advertising and Marketing experience for over 15 years. Further strengthening his capabilities in the Entertainment and Retail Space, he has developed an extensive array of work with prestigious organizations like INOX Leisure Ltd, Group M and Percept.

With his expertise as Deputy General Manager (DGM), Infiniti Mall has not only excelled but also set noteworthy benchmarks when it comes to Marketing Communications. Mr. Balani's stint with Infiniti Mall since 2016 has created a strong presence among the audience for both the malls (Andheri & Malad) in Western Suburbs, Mumbai.

A passionate and result oriented professional, Gaurav is humbled in delivering result driven performances in pedantic circumstances.

Gaurav has completed his MBA in Advertising & Public Relations from Indore University in 2007, the alma mater that played a significant role to develop strategic skills in Creative Advertising and Marketing Communications.

A short write up – I have worked with multiple brands, across various categories like face care, fabric care, health care and most recently toys and entertainment. In my current role I lead the licensing business for Hasbro across India, MENA and a few other markets to grow kid’s favorite brands like Peppa Pig, My Little Pony, Play-Doh, Transformers, Monopoly to name a few.

I am an advertising, publishing, sales & marketing professional. I am also an entrepreneur but not a business man. I have been in my profession for 29 years so far & still am happy, enjoying, adapting & growing with it.

Bhajan is my favourite music, hanuman Chalisa is my favourite song & Sundar kand is my favourite movie. There is nothing greater than the happiness & kindness for me.

“Main madhushala ka kaayal hoon, bahti mujhame madhu ki dhara, Dooba hoon main jis sagar mein, woh meri apani Madhushala”

Mr. Mohit Ahuja is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in the advertising and digital marketing industry spanning over 2 decades. As the President at GOZOOP Group, he has demonstrated expertise in developing digital marketing strategies that create a lasting impact on the target audience and drive business results for clients across the agency. He is known for his ability to manage teams effectively and work collaboratively with clients.

Prior to his role at the global integrated marketing group, Mohit served as the Director at Mirum Agency, where he was responsible for brand strategy for the agency's key clients. He has also worked at Ogilvy 82point5, McCann Worldgroup, Ogilvy and DDB Mudra managing a portfolio of prestigious brands.

With his strategic thinking, strong leadership skills, and passion for digital marketing, Mr. Ahuja has proven mettle to drive businesses and foster growth through effective marketing strategies.
Mohit holds a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a Postgraduate Diploma in Advertising & Communication Management (PGDACM) from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS). He is also an avid reader and lifelong learner, seeking to expand his knowledge and stay up-to-date with the latest developments.

Outside of work, Mohit enjoys a range of hobbies and is an active participant in various industry events and conferences where he shares his expertise and insights on the latest trends and best practices in marketing. He is a voracious reader, dreamer and likes to dabble in writing for children once in a while.

Myra Singh was born on 6 July 2010 in , New Delhi, India. She started her acting career at the age of 6 by giving appearance in the Punjabi music video song ‘Bezubaan’ (Indeep Bakshi, 2017)
she appeared in her debut TV serial ‘Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala’Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala (2018), She rose to fame with her role in the popular show "Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala," where she portrayed the character of Amyra Singh Gill. In Crew (2024) She played young version of Kareena Kapoor .she has been featured in advertisements, print shoots, ramp walks, and promotional events. Myra Singh is indeed famous for being the face of the Himalaya face wash ad.

Began his Career 10 Years back as a Dancer Turned Actor/Model Turned Journalist for News Agencies to a Media entrepreneur.

He is handling top notch brands Marketing and been a part of brand campaigns like Pepsi Haldiram etc and his role involves managing digital Content Creators of different niche & assisting them in expanding their online presence and become a brand themselves.

Through CELEBISTAAN, Pratik Aims to empower and support these individuals in achieving their goals within the digital realm, Fostering growth, and nurturing a vibrant creative community !

Preeti Vyas is the President, CEO and Chief Storyteller of Amar Chitra Katha Private Limited, publishers of the iconic Amar Chitra Katha comics and Tinkle magazine. She is also the Founder of FunOKPlease Publishing that creates contemporary Indian content for children. During the past 5 years at ACK, Preeti has been passionately working with her team to give both these iconic brands, powerful digital avatars and a confident global presence. They are on a mission to not just protect the legacy of their founder Uncle Pai but create fresh content that endears itself to the young reader of today.
Through her 29-year-long career, she has been a retailer, publisher, marketer, editor, author and entrepreneur. Preeti is also a jury member of the Advertising standards Council of India and Governing member of the Media Entertainment Skills Council of India. Preeti believes passionately in the power of children’s content to shape the future of India and the world.

MBA with over 20 years of qualitative experience in Brand, Product, Digital, Social Media & Content Marketing and Corporate Communications
Experience in handling large budget, multi-media campaigns.

Proven expertise in design and execution of marketing and brand communication.
Experience in design and roll-out of websites and mobile apps employing latest technologies to present a seamless and pleasant browsing and buying experience.

Understanding of rural India, having travelled extensively and executed award winning marketing campaigns at over 300 villages.

Experience of working with Rural, Urban, Retail, HNI and Institutional client base

An alumni of the Academy of Art, San Francisco, USA, Mr. Rajiv Chilaka’s entrepreneurial journey started with a vision of creating an animation studio at par with the best in the world. This took shape with the establishment of Green Gold Animation in 2004. In an industry still in its nascent stages, his journey was punctuated with more challenges than opportunities. Braving the odds, he created and brought India’s most loved and iconic character, Chhota Bheem, to life.

Today, as the CEO of the Green Gold Group, he leads a team of over 1400 artists who have produced over 12 shows, 1000 episodes, 100+ TV movies and 6 Feature films in the last decade itself. Green Gold Group’s footprint spans across television, movies, digital and L&M reaching an audience of over 100 million kids and 190 countries globally. It also owns and licenses India’s biggest children’s IP with over 100 brands across multiple categories.

Under his leadership, Green Gold Animation has won many accolades and achieved many a milestone, the most recent being the creator of India’s first Netflix original animation series, Mighty Little Bheem. A global success, Mighty Little Bheem is a testament to the spirit of creation that drives Rajiv and the Green Gold Group.

Driven by Rajiv's profound love for films, Green Gold has embarked on an exciting journey into the production of live-action films. Presently, Green Gold is proudly involved in the production of two South Indian and one PAN India movie under the banner name as Chilaka Productions.

Further more, in 2021, Green Gold has started its VFX journey aiming to pioneer new realms of creativity & innovation in the world of visual effects, leaving its mark on over a dozen films in South India and PAN India.

Meet Rashi Shinde, the dynamic 14-year-old influencer hailing from the serene town of Shirdi, Maharashtra. With the charisma of a seasoned star, Rashi has taken the social media world by storm, boasting a whopping 4.2 million followers on Instagram, 1.3 million on YouTube, and a staggering 12 million on Moj!

But her journey doesn't end there. Crowned as the "Rising Star of the Year 2022" by IWMBuzz, Rashi's star power continues to shine bright. And her upcoming project? Brace yourselves for her debut in the South film industry with the much-anticipated movie, "PURUSHOTTOMUDU" 🎬. Get ready to witness the rise of a true influencer sensation!

Head - International Business | IP & Brand Licensing at Neela Film Productions Pvt Ltd, brings over a decade of Media & Entertainment industry expertise. Armed with an MBA in Marketing, she commenced her journey at a prestigious Mumbai media agency, then led marketing for television shows at erstwhile Neela Tele Films. Ridhimaa's roles now include spearheading Syndication & Licensing, Branded Content, and YouTube & Digital Business, driving revenue growth and strategic partnerships

Founder RedFox Media Corp he is a leader in business and creative development with innumerable experience working in India and South Asia. He Founded RedfoxMedia where the company consults leading Global Media Companies in India and the SAARC region and in a shot span of two years created IPs for Redfox shows and live events .His previous stints in leadership roles have been in BBC Studios, FremantleMedia – South Asia in areas of Licensing Commercial, Creative, Branded Content, Legal, and Partnership working across India & South Asia markets.

Mr. Sanatkumar Mishra is the National Marketing & Research Head of Radio City. He has been playing an instrumental role in developing well-crafted marketing strategies and managing budgets, with intensive research in different cities. To keep the revenue intact and also engage with a larger set of listeners across pan India, he chalked out a stimulating rebranding campaign for Radio City with 85% brand recall post-change. It was his passion and creative vision that led to the introduction of brand Radio City’s tagline ‘FM Bole Toh’.


With over 22 years of rich experience spanning across the media industry, Sanatkumar has worked with companies in print, radio and television space. While working in the television industry, he tracked the viewership and brand strength for TV networks such as Star TV, MTV, Zee TV & Eenadu TV. In the print media space, Sanatkumar has delivered high quality advertisement tracking for publications such as Times of India, Hindustan Times, Dainik Bhaskar, and others. He also conducted brand dynamic research for Maruti Suzuki four-wheelers and Bajaj two-wheelers. As a part of the IMRB Panel, he worked for FMCG giants like Unilever, P&G where he conducted consumer research across Urban & Rural markets to understand purchase patterns, consumer behaviour, retail audits.


Sanatkumar Mishra is an expert in data analytics with a proven track record. He prepared a Statistical model on “Print Passion” to measure the Passion Index of different newspapers and thereby derive a Readership Passion Index which could be married with AIR for better media planning, a model presented at WRRS London. He developed a paper on Quality of Viewing (Attention Index while watching Television) in Kantar Media that was showcased in IMRB International Conference. He has also developed the statistical model “Predictorate” to gauge the TVT’s and investment in different matches at Lowe Lintas. He has developed the model to execute the TGI (BMRB Choices-3 software), which is one of the largest studies in India with TV, press & household information with responsibility of data analytics.


Mr. Mishra is a topper in Statistics from Mumbai University and holds a Post-Graduate degree in Marketing & Sales Management from the Bhavan’s Mumbai. In his personal time, he likes spending time with his family and reading books.

Media Profile | Shailja Saraswati
Shailja is the Chief Content Officer at Omnicom Media Group India where she heads the organization’s content practice to deliver future-ready solutions rooted in storytelling for brands. With a vision to make commerce follow the consumer through connected content and solutions, Shailja is a senior industry leader with a deep understanding of the craft of weaving data into results-oriented storytelling.

Armed with nearly two decades of experience in the content industry spanning across digital, television, and media, Shailja has many distinctive achievements to her credit. She has been a part of the award-winning team that won the Emvies Grand Prix Award for Tata Tea Power of 49 and has been featured on the jury panel at the illustrious Cannes Entertainment Festival in 2016 and served as an advisory board member at the Content Marketing Summit APAC in 2017. More recently, was recognized with the Woman Advertising Maven 2024 Award by Adtech Today, which celebrates the Scholars of the Media and Advertising industry.

Before joining the Omnicom Media Group, Shailja was heading the content division at Zee5’s short video platform. Over the years, she has lent her expertise to companies such as Discovery Networks, NGC Fox international channels, UTV Network, Wavemaker India and Singapore and Brand New Media content marketing agency in APAC.

Shailja has launched programming divisions within TV networks, managed content practices for media agencies in India, Singapore, and Indonesia, conceptualized OTT audience platforms, and created and led content labs for L'Oréal and SPH (Singapore Press Holding group) in the Asia Pacific region.

A motivational speaker, lyricist, writer and well-known podcaster invested in the study of human behaviour, Shailja dons many creative hats in addition to her role as a content chief. As a certified mindfulness trainer, she has trained over 450 people in three countries and has consulted and organized leadership training and empowerment workshops at corporations like Discovery Networks, WHO, LG, Wipro and more. In her spare time, Shailja enjoys spending time with her family, writing, painting, creating videos for her YouTube Channel and hosting her podcast The Everyday Guide with Shailja Saraswati.

Shailja’s YouTube channel and podcast bring her learnings and experiences to help you understand and cope better with all that’s going on around you. The Content is available on her YouTube channel and across all Major Podcast Digital Stores including Spotify, Apple Podcast, Audible, Gaana Podcast, and more.
Podcast Link https://pod.link/1575183080
YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/shailjasaraswati
LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/shailja-saraswati

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shailja_saraswati/?hl=en

With an impressive 17 years of expertise in media, Sonam Pradhan brings a wealth of knowledge from her extensive experience in media agencies and client experience.

As the head of Media and Digital Marketing for Kellogg's South Asia region - she plays a pivotal role in driving impactful campaigns and fostering innovative strategies.

A true industry trailblazer, Sonam actively contributes as a committee member of the Consumer Complaints Council (CCC) for ASCI, emphasizing her commitment to ethical practices and consumer advocacy.

She has been recently bestowed the honour of Agency Reporter's 2023 40 under 40 years award for being one of the 40 most Bright Marketing minds of India 2023. https://www.agencyreporter.com/40under40-2023/

A MBA graduate from MET , Her diverse background encompasses a wide range of industries, including FMCG, BFSI, Automotive, Uber Luxury Brands, Consumer Durables, Online Pharmacy Startups, Entertainment Parks, and Logistic Solution Brands.

Soumini Sridhara Paul is a versatile, end - to - end, strategic brand custodian and business development
expert having experience of building start-ups within an organization from inception involving product
development, content partnerships, acquisition expertise, brand building, content ideation, project
operations and revenue within the Web2.0 space and now entering the Web3.0 space for NFTs and
Metaverse leading content and partnerships with production houses, record labels, celeb talent and
platform developers.
Soumini Sridhara Paul is responsible for multiple verticals in Hungama including Hungama Artist Aloud, a
talent and independent content platform, Hungama Kids, a platform for kids across age groups, Hungama
YouTube and the recently launched Web 3.0 initiative, HeftyVerse.
Launched in January 2010, Soumini has spearheaded the set-up of Hungama Artist Aloud, South Asia’s
premier digital platform for established and new talent with independent audio and video content. She
also launched and continues to build Hungama Kids, an OTT platform for Kids from 0 - 18yrs as well as parents.
She prides in being able to build both of these unique and niche platforms with a dedicated team.
Soumini is also Head of Operations and Content Development other channels on YouTube including
Bollwyood Hungama, Artist Aloud and multiple regional channels for Hungama. Additionally, she also
leads special content creation and event IP projects for Hungama including brand solutions and CSR
initiatives. She has over 2 decades of experience in the entertainment industry including television and
digital media across music, talent, animation, fiction and non-fiction categories, with exposure to the
global market. She has also received 3 Woman Leader Awards between 2018 and 2021.
She has over 25 years’ experience including Channel [v] with Bollywood, Independent and International
talent, Universal Music with album launches and promotions and artist relations as well as being a Pop
Artist and then running her own Artist Management outfit for 6 years managing Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy (for
PR), Sowmya Raoh (Full management), Euphoria (Album contract) and many more.
As a hobby, Soumini has been dabbling into writing for the last 7 years and Disha The Challenge is her first
ever-published work through Partridge. She has several authored articles to her credit on established
publications where she expresses her thoughts aboutthe industry. She started her artistic stint as a singer
almost 25 years back but chose to work in other aspects of the industry to build something that would
change the face of talent and independent content space.
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Sourabh Kumar is the Founder and CEO of PunToon Kids, the country’s largest premium kids' YouTube community driven by Indian Original IPs, as well as VidUnit Media Pvt Ltd, a leading digital entertainment, content, and influencer marketing firm.

Sourabh has worked in the media and entertainment industries in India and abroad for over 15 years, honing his skills in Content Consumption Behavior across digital platforms, Kids' Content, Animation, Content & Influencer Marketing, Content Acquisition & Distribution, and Licensing.

Mr. Kumar is a self-made young Indian entrepreneur and the founder of PunToon Kids, an Indian Original IP-based popular kids' YouTube channel that has seen tremendous success since its beginning in 2019. It has achieved a significant milestone by generating over 325 million views in the first quarter of the year, 2023. The brand boasts a substantial viewership on its platform, amassing over 3 billion views across all of its channels so far. Furthermore, their relatable and topical Indian Original productions have resulted in an incredible monthly average of 100 million views across all of their YT channels. Operating in 7 Indian languages, PunToon Kids' network of YouTube channels creates premium content that resonates with millions of kids and families across the country.

Under his leadership, VidUnit has become a go-to platform for brands and digital media companies worldwide, with over 20,000 content creators, influencers, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and celebrities across 13 languages and various categories. VidUnit has worked with key global players like Bytedance, Alibaba, Spotify, Reddit, and Duolingo, among others, solidifying Sourabh's status as an industry-trusted partner.

Prior to founding VidUnit Media and PunToon Kids, Sourabh worked as the Director of Content Acquisition & Operations at Alibaba in India, where he was instrumental in shaping the company's content strategy and operations in the country.

Sourabh holds a Master's degree in Media Management from the University of Stirling, Scotland, UK, showcasing his commitment to continuous learning and staying at the forefront of the ever-evolving media landscape.

About PunToon Kids:
PunToon Kids, founded in 2019, is a popular YouTube network for children aged 3 to 8 years. Featuring Two of India's most well-known and loved animation characters Gattu and Chinki, PunToon Kids' YouTube channels are available in many languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, and English. The Indian Original Ips on the network strives to make engaging, entertaining, and exciting learning content that imparts compassion, love, and affection while also teaching children about Indian Culture, Festivals, Morals, Family & Friends, Ethics, and values among other things. For more information, visit PunToon Kids on YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ__lhRyYdf3C1kFMxY6KlA

A multi-faceted business leader, Tabbasum Modi is an exemplary and well-reputed media, content, education and marketing mover and shaker. She balances being an entrepreneur and content producer with ease, as the Founder of Victor Tango. A national award winner, Tabbasum has produced and won applause for several short films across the globe and non-fiction OTT content.

Throughout her 17-year-long career, she has had an enviable trajectory of discovering opportunities across genres and building several sustainable business models. A genius when it comes to kids and the education genre, she has massively contributed to the edutainment and edtech sector by creating curriculums, IPs, experiential campaigns, content and tech platforms. Her biggest win has been Lit Kids- a digital community of kids and teens to explore & celebrate their creative expression. She continues catering to this segment at Victor Tango.

Donning several hats, Tabbasum’s notable contribution to marketing and brand engagements is testimony to her brilliant sense of the mechanics of Indian and International markets. She has created award-winning consumer activation, engagement and growth campaigns (BTL, ATL, Digital, Social) for several brands like Amazon, Disney, Viacom 18, MX Player, Times of India, Malala Fund, Radio Mirchi, ALT Balaji, The Viral Fever, India Today, Zee, FOX Life.

Known for building multiple businesses with her astute sense of finance & operations, Tabbasum oversees and leads cross-functional disciplines given her vast multi-disciplinary experience. She is the recipient of awards in digital, activations, education and content space including notable wins at Filmfare OTT Award, Asian Academy Creative Awards, Global Event Awards, EEMAX Global, and WOW Awards Asia.

With over two decades of rich experience in the F&B industry, Tarak Bhattacharya serves as the Executive Director and CEO of Mad Over Donuts. Under his leadership, the acclaimed donut brand has grown from a 12-store set-up in Mumbai to a chain of 150+ stores across 6 cities in India, serving over 10 million delighted patrons.

Over his illustrious career, Tarak has worked with several renowned F&B companies. He headed Operations for Barista, one of India’s first and most successful coffee brands, and was later appointed as the COO for MGH Restaurants Pvt. Ltd. to lead two of their popular brands- Nando’s and Barista for their markets in Bangladesh and Nepal. Having worked across continents with diverse cultures, Tarak has a keen understanding of local sensibilities that he uses to inform business strategies.

In 2011, Tarak was named COO at Himesh Foods Pvt. Ltd. for their Singaporean gourmet brand Mad Over Donuts. He was promoted to Executive Director and CEO in 2019. A multi-faceted leader, Tarak currently manages diverse aspects of operations, planning and human resources at Mad Over Donuts India.

Tarandeep Singh Sekhon is the Chief Business Officer at BOUNCE Inc India - World Leaders in Freestyle Sports with 32 venues across 16 countries.

Tarandeep with over two decades of experience in entertainment drives sales, marketing, strategic development and business expansion for BOUNCE - country's largest trampoline park combining elements of the world’s most exciting freestyle activities in a 40,000+ sq.ft. indoor arena. Prior to BOUNCE, he has been instrumental in driving footfalls and building the national footprint for brands such as KidZania, EsselWorld, Water Kingdom & Fame Cinemas.

He holds a MBA Degree in Retail Management and Marketing from The ITM Business School where he was rewarded with the Dean's Award for Top honors in Academic Excellence. He also holds a PG Certification in Digital. Besides being passionate about his career and excelling on the professional front, Tarandeep is a passionate cricketer, ardent sports buff, motorcycling enthusiast and loves travelling.