Abhishek is the Executive Director at Pacific Development Corporation Ltd., where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the group’s strategic direction and growth across real estate and allied sectors. With extensive experience in the construction and development industry, he has been instrumental in the planning and conceptualisation of several successful projects, while overseeing execution across the group’s ventures.
Abhishek’s expertise lies in strategic planning, project execution, and business development, supported by a hands-on leadership approach. He is an alumnus of Mayo College and Kirori Mal College. A keen reader and sports enthusiast, he is known for his dynamic personality, strong communication skills, and ability to drive sustained business growth.

Abhishek Raj is the Chief Operating Officer for Sports and Leisure Apparel Limited – Lacoste Licensee in India. As an integral team member, he has been instrumental in Lacoste’s growth journey in India from the last 17 years. In his 20 years of corporate journey, Abhishek has worked around most stimulating areas of modern retail, starting from Apparel Production, Merchandising & Buying, Retail Planning, Visual Merchandising, Project Management, New Business Development, Retail Operations, Travel Retail, E-Commerce, CRM, Marketing, T&D and Supply Chain Management. Abhishek has completed his Post Graduation in ‘Garment Manufacturing Technology’ from NIIFT and has also accomplished his Chief Operating Officer Programme from prestigious Indian Institute of Lucknow.

Bimal Sharma is the Head of Retail & Alternatives at CBRE, with extensive experience in retail real estate, leasing, and strategic advisory. He specializes in helping retailers, developers, investors, and occupiers navigate evolving market dynamics and unlock growth opportunities across traditional and emerging retail formats.
At CBRE, he leads the Retail & Alternatives practice, focusing on retail leasing, experiential and mixed-use developments, and emerging asset categories, while fostering strategic partnerships and supporting clients in achieving sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

A seasoned retail leader with extensive experience in driving business growth and strategic expansion. A postgraduate in Management, he brings a strong pedigree in the retail industry, with deep expertise in store rollout, market entry strategies, and brand partnerships. At Shoppers Stop Ltd., he leads Group Leasing, Strategic Partnerships, Design & Projects, and multi-format expansion initiatives. He works closely with promoters and board leadership to shape long-term growth roadmaps, drive commercial asset strategy, and build organisational capabilities.

Manish Vig is a retail expansion and business development leader with more than 25 years of experience in the Indian fashion and retail industry. He currently serves as Head, Expansion & Alternate Channels, International Brands at Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL), where he is responsible for driving store expansion, alternate channel growth, market development, and strategic partnerships for the company’s portfolio of international fashion brands.

At ABFRL, Vig is closely associated with the expansion of premium and luxury retail concepts, including brands under the company’s international portfolio. He has also shared insights on the evolving luxury retail landscape in India, focusing on store formats, location strategy, consumer experience, and sustainable expansion models.

Mukesh Kumar has nearly three decades of extensive experience in the retail and hospitality industries, having spent almost two decades with K Raheja Realty. He leads the operations, leasing and marketing of Infiniti Malls, Andheri and Malad—two of the company’s flagship properties. He is all set to focus on further elevating the retail experience at both malls by enhancing customer satisfaction, optimizing services, and introducing innovative technologies.
In his current role, Kumar leads the strategic direction and growth of the mall’s business while also driving new business initiatives for the organization. His responsibilities span end-to-end asset management, including leasing strategy, revenue optimization, operations, and the creation of compelling, experience-led retail environments that align with evolving consumer expectations.

Munish Khanna is the Chief Business Officer at Express Avenue, a leading retail and entertainment destination in Chennai. In his role, he is responsible for driving business growth and enhancing consumer engagement through curated experiences and initiatives at the mall. He has been associated with key customer-centric activations, including wellness and lifestyle events aimed at delivering holistic experiences for visitors. Known for his focus on relevance and impact, he plays a key role in shaping strategies that strengthen the mall’s positioning and patron connect in a competitive retail environment

Raghu Rajagopalan is a seasoned business leader and strategic advisor, currently serving as Advisor – Group Business Development at Lifestyle International Pvt. Ltd. With extensive experience in the retail and lifestyle sector, he plays a key role in shaping growth strategies, identifying new business opportunities, and driving long-term value creation for the organization.
With a career spanning leadership roles across prominent organizations, he brings a wealth of expertise in business development, market expansion, and organizational strategy. Raghu is widely respected for his ability to translate vision into execution and for mentoring teams to deliver sustained business impact.

Rajesh Jain is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for Sports And Leisure Apparel Limited – Lacoste Licensee in India. He has been constantly nurturing the brand since October 2009. With his persistent efforts and focused vision, he has built and propagated Lacoste in India as a complete Lifestyle brand, offering a unique and original universe for different verticals including clothing for women, men and children, shoes, leather goods, watches, etc. His strong belief in his own quote, “Top Line, Bottom Line, Growth, Customer Delight and Human Resource Development – Everything else is merely incidental” has cultivated the brand with firm establishments reaching out to every major city/ metro of the country today.

Rohit Gopalani plays a pivotal role in driving business growth, revenue strategy, and asset performance across the company’s portfolio of premium shopping destinations.He works closely on curating the right tenant mix, enhancing brand collaborations, and delivering high-impact consumer experiences that drive footfall and tenant success.
Rohit combines strategic foresight with execution excellence, ensuring sustained growth and competitiveness in an evolving retail landscape.With extensive experience in retail real estate and mall management, Gopalani is responsible for leading key functions including leasing, revenue optimization, partnerships, and commercial strategy. Rohit brings a results-driven leadership style, with a focus on innovation, experiential retail, and long-term value creation. His contributions continue to shape Inorbit’s growth as a leading player in India’s organized retail and shopping centre ecosystem.

Shibu Philips is a seasoned retail and mall management professional with over 25 years of experience in launching international quick service restaurants and world-class shopping destinations in India. An alumnus of IIM Kashipur and a graduate of Mumbai University, he has been a pioneering force in transforming the country’s retail landscape since the early 2000s.
He has played a pivotal role in the launch and success of some of India’s most prominent shopping malls, including Inorbit Mall (Malad, Mumbai), Oberoi Mall (Mumbai), and Lulu Mall (Kochi). A Level 3 Certified Shopping Centre Manager from the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), he has also received global recognition from the body at the Maxi Awards in 2007 and 2014.
Currently serving as Director – Shopping Malls at Lulu Group India, he is leading the development and operations of an ambitious pipeline of new malls nationwide.

Sumit Ghildiyal is an industry veteran and seasoned business development leader with over 25 years of experience across retail, F&B hospitality, and telecom. He currently heads Business Development at the national level for MAX and Easy Buy at Landmark Group, which operates over 800 stores across 5 million square feet of retail space in India. He has played a pivotal role in driving Landmark Group’s expansion, growing the store network from 205 to over 495 locations across 210 cities, with a strong focus on Tier 2 and Tier 3 market penetration.
Recognized among the top 30 BD Heads by IMAGES Retail in 2023, Sumit is known for his execution-driven leadership and strong people-first philosophy.

Sumit S. Suneja is a seasoned retail industry leader with over 26 years of experience spanning retail expansion, leasing, franchising, business development, strategic partnerships, and international market growth. At 91BRANDS, he plays a key role in driving the company’s retail growth strategy, leasing initiatives, and brand expansion efforts across India.
Known for his expertise in retail real estate, leasing, growth strategy, and partnership development, Suneja has built a reputation for successfully scaling brands across both physical and digital channels. At 91BRANDS, he is focused on strengthening strategic alliances, accelerating retail expansion, and helping global brands establish a stronger presence in the Indian market.

With over 25 years across retail, fashion, telecom, and consumer-facing businesses, Vineet had the privilege of building brands, scaling teams, and navigating the evolving pulse of the Indian consumer. For 15 of those years, he led Bestseller India as CEO, building the business from the ground up into one of the country’s most respected fashion retail portfolios.

Currently, Vineet is investing my time in a different kind of building, working closely with early-stage startups and high-growth founders, advising them on how to shape strategy, build authentic brands, and lead with purpose. Vineet has a special fascination for businesses at the intersection of retail, technology, and consumer culture. Whether it’s through angel investing or advisory roles, my goal is to support businesses that create long-term value not only through growth, but through trust.