Mr. Narresh Mehtta
Chief Operating Officer, HiDesign

Narresh Mehtta is associated with Hidesign, the leading luxury brand as the Chief Operating Officer. He has joined Hidesign with a 25 years of experience spanning across various industries such as FMCG, engineering, healthcare, apparel and retailing. Besides, Narresh has been associated with various companies such as Godrej, Blue Star, Oracle Finance. His last assignment was at Raymond Ltd. as Director-Business Development and Franchise Retail Operations.

In his new role, he will be responsible to observe the daily operations, provide company-wide alignment and help shape the company strategies.

Narresh brings with him extensive operations expertise, strong leadership and organizational skills along with a successful record of time management. In the past, he has also been sponsored for prestigious programs such as the Strategic Management Program by Ross School of Management, Michigan University.

Session 2

11:30 - 12:30 Session 2: THE REALITY OF RETAIL, THE EXPERIENCE IS IN THE BRAND Moderator: Mr. Devangshu Dutta, Chief Executive Officer, Third Eyesight
Devangshu Dutta is chief executive of Third Eyesight, a specialist consulting firm focused on the consumer products and retail sector, and managing partner of PVC Partners, an investment firm... Read More
Mr. Alokendra Banerjee, Director (Marketing), National Textile Corporation
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Mr. Narresh Mehtta, Chief Operating Officer, HiDesign
Narresh Mehtta is associated with Hidesign, the leading luxury brand as the Chief Operating Officer. He has joined Hidesign with a 25 years of experience spanning across various industries such as FMCG, engineering, healthcare, apparel and retailing... Read More
Mr. Vikram Raizada, Executive Director & CEO, Tara Jewels Ltd.
Vikram Raizada has over two decades of experience in industries including fashion and lifestyle, media and advertising. In his current role, he plays a central part in ideating and developing the brand’s vision and building its retail presence across India... Read More
Mr. Samir Sahni, Director, JDS Apparel
Mr Samir Sahni is a retailer by heart, a keen customer observer and a detailed buyer. Specializing in the buying and category management of kids wear, women swear and lifestyle categories, he has a passionate leadership style of working... Read More
Mr. Sayed Habib, Business Head Franchise, Head Of Buying & Business Development, Danube Home
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Mr. Deepak Aggarwal, Director, Kazo Fashion Ltd.
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Mr. Steve Rosenblum, Founder & CEO, The Kase - Paris
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Session 5

15:15 - 16:15 Session 5: BUIDLING & MAINTAINING THE BRAND -
What it takes for Franchisor - Franchisee to grow together Session Moderator: Mr. Prasad Sangameshwaran, Editor, cat.a.lyst, The Hindu Business Line
Mr. Narresh Mehtta, Chief Operating Officer, HiDesign
Narresh Mehtta is associated with Hidesign, the leading luxury brand as the Chief Operating Officer. He has joined Hidesign with a 25 years of experience spanning across various industries such as FMCG... Read More
Mr. Chackochen Mathai, GM – Business Development, Trends in Vogue Pvt. Ltd. (A Cavinkare Group Company)
Chackochen has excellent communication and executions skill and has used his skills extensively and gained over 23+ years of experience in the field of franchising in India with double MA and pursuing Ph D... Read More
Mr. Joseph Manuszak, Director Franchise Sales, Chem Dry
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