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Press Release 10 February 2020

8 Illustrious Speakers To Catch Live at Knowledge Sessions of ASW2020

Boasting of over 30 knowledge platforms by more than 100 speakers including engaging and insightful workshops, seminars, open house discussions, vendor sessions and much more -- Apparel Sourcing Week 2020 brings to the table a fabulous opportunity to align oneself to the industry, right from understanding business opportunities to overcoming various challenges faced by companies.
Organised by Apparel Resources - a leading media house that comes with over two decades of prolific experience and insightful penetration into the textile and garment industry, ASW 2020 will have a number of industry experts speaking on various trending topics. Here are some of the prominent ones:
Anant Ahuja
Head of Organisational Development
Shahi Exports
Anant Ahuja is the Head of Organisational Development at Shahi Exports, India's largest apparel manufacturer, employing over 100,000 people. Since 2012, Anant has been spearheading positive changes across the business through innovation and strategy to align the company's growth with the development of people, community and the environment. His belief that the private sector is a critical lever for development and sustainability led him to start Good Business Lab, a labour innovation start-up that conducts research to find common ground between worker well-being and business interests. He graduated with a BA in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania.
Topic for panel discussion - Sustain Business with Sustainability - Significance of Sustainable Practices in the Factory/Workplace and How to Balance Cost
Dr. Mohan Kumar
Director
Digital Fashion Factory
Dr. Mohan Kumar has over 25 years of experience in Biomedical, Semiconductor and Healthcare industries. Most recently, he led a team at Philips Healthcare to launch a low-cost, portable ECG for emerging markets like India. Dr. Mohan works on several innovations involving wearables, hearables, VR/AR and next generation eTextiles specific to sports and healthcare. He recently founded Digital Fashion Factory (DFF), which has launched products for women's wellness and will soon launch a smart sports tech product. Dr. Mohan obtained his Doctorate in Electronics Engineering from Imperial College London in the domain of 'Ultra Low Power Wearable Systems'.
Topic for panel discussion - New Product Categories for the Future - Discussion on Athleisure, Activewear and Smart Garments
Mayank Shivam
Director – Strategic Initiatives
Amazon India
With over 15 years of experience across Management Consulting, Entrepreneurship and E-commerce, Mayank Shivam currently leads Strategic Initiatives for Amazon Fashion that includes key brand partnerships; fashion technology innovations and new businesses; forging new fashion opportunities for India's largest and most preferred fashion destination. Mayank began his career with McKinsey & Co., working on strategic and organisational engagements for clients across India, US and Europe. Later, he moved to fast growing e-commerce sector in India, and is now helping shape the future of online fashion in the country. An MBA from IIM Lucknow and a B.Tech from IIT Kanpur, he has earned gold medals in both institutions for his academic excellence.
Topic for panel discussion - Changes in Global Consumer Trends - Directions That Will Impact Fashion Retail
Nohar Nath
Founder and CEO
Kiabza
The Founder and CEO of Kiabza, Nohar Nath started the re-commerce website in 2018 for buying and selling of branded fashion. He has over 20 years of experience, having run Kishco Group's global business which is primarily based on recycling/upcycling of producer and consumer textile wastes of all types. He holds an MBA degree in Marketing from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), Mumbai. Nohar has delivered speeches at the World Recycling Conference twice (2015 and 2017).
Topic for panel discussion - The Challenges of Circular Economy - How Reuse, Reduce, Recycle, Repair, Share are Creating Their Own Challenges
Satyen Momaya
CEO
Celio Future Fashion Pvt Ltd
Leading the Indian business right from operations and management to marketing related activities and revenue generation, Satyen Momaya - CEO at Celio Future Fashion Pvt Ltd - is responsible for the growth and development of the brand. A seasoned professional, Satyen holds over 20 years of experience working across Retail, Telecom and Consumer Durables industries. He has a successful track record in building a strong profitable business and achieving market growth objectives. He believes in collaborative leadership, building a winning team and follows the motto of 'Execute without Excuse'. Satyen was previously associated with Levis Strauss India Pvt. Ltd. for 9 years, heading the retail business in his last stint with the brand.
Topic for panel discussion - Retail Disruption as We Enter the Next Decade - Factors That Will Disrupt the Market in Coming Decade
The one-of-its-kind sourcing show ASW 2020 looks quite promising, doesn't it? All set to take place at Bengaluru's Sheraton Grand Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center, from 20 to 22 February 2020, the event looks forward to your esteemed presence.
Vasanth Kumar
Managing Director
Landmark Group
Vasanth Kumar is the Managing Director of Lifestyle International Pvt. Ltd. - a leading retailer in India, and part of the Landmark Group, Dubai - a multi-billion-dollar retail and hospitality conglomerate. At the helm of the company, Vasanth is responsible for driving the growth strategy for Lifestyle and Home Centre, and nurtures a robust private label program - which accounts for a significant part of the company's sales today. With an illustrious career spanning 28 years, Vasanth has a rich and diverse experience across Fashion, Retail, FMCG and Consumer Durable industries in India. He has an M. Tech from IIT, Madras, and a PGDBM (MBA – Marketing & Finance) from XLRI, Jamshedpur.
Topic for panel discussion - Retail Disruption as We Enter the Next Decade - Factors That Will Disrupt the Market in Coming Decade
Vineet Gautam
CEO & Country Head
BESTSELLER India
A retail virtuoso, Vineet Gautam is currently the CEO & Country Head of BESTSELLER India. Vineet joined the brand in January 2010, and in a span of 10 years, he has been able to take BESTSELLER India from 15 doors to 1300+ doors. A Hotel Management graduate from IHM-Delhi, he has over 20 years of experience in the retail sector. Aiming for BESTSELLER to be India's topmost fashion retail company, Vineet believes in facing each new challenge with grit, dignity and humility. Prior to assuming his current role, Vineet led the Retail and Business Development for all brands under UCB.
Topic for panel discussion - Retail Disruption as We Enter the Next Decade - Factors That Will Disrupt the Market in Coming Decade
Wicrant Gambhir
Head of Apparel Sourcing
Page Industries Ltd.
An alumnus of IIM and NIFT, Wicrant Gambhir is currently working as the Head of Apparel Sourcing for Page Industries Ltd. (Jockey India), Bengaluru. In the last 25+ years, he has managed production for leading export houses, quality for global brands and sourcing for Indian brands and retail companies. A qualification in Goldratt’s Theory of Constraints (ToC) and Senior Assessor for the GCI competencies have added to his domain competency of Product Lifecycle Management. Tech Automation of Process Flow, Inter-functional Team Experience and Continuous Improvement are some of his special interest areas.
Topic for panel discussion - Sourcing in Times of Industry 4.0 - Using Technology to Make Supply Chain More Agile

About Apparel Sourcing Week 2023

Apparel Sourcing Week 2023, a two-days Sourcing Show not only provides the Asian manufacturers a platform to showcase their products & manufacturing capabilities to the Brands & Retailers from all over the world including India, but also extends them a chance to attend the multiple seminars (headed by industry experts), workshops, open-house discussions and networking opportunities organised during these three days, which would help the manufacturers get a better understanding of Indian and International Retail and evolving dynamics of sourcing in various markets and retail formats.

About the Organiser

Apparel Resources is well known for its benchmark publications – Apparel Online, StitchWorld and Resource Guide published from India, Bangladesh & Vietnam. These publications have been around in the industry for over 35 years, supporting, guiding and standing by garment exporters and the retail industry globally, providing them a platform to source better.