Maneka Thadani Brand Head, Christian Louboutin, India Luxury marketer, Maneka has over two decades of progressive experience in the luxury and lifestyle space across industries including hospitality, publishing, fashion and luxury goods. She was incremental in launching Gucci in India and thereafter handled Marketing & Communications for the brand for over thirteen years. Currently Maneka works with Christian Louboutin and is spearheading the brand in India. Her three mantras for life are , “be unapologetically authentic and true to who you are, evolution is key - we must shed our old skins to become the best new versions of ourselves and stay curious - It keeps you well informed and on the pulse of things.” She further adds, “I am a meticulous planner, it is the only way I manage to multi-task and get it all done. So for me, my morning is all about organising the day ahead, mapping down my tasks to ensure it is a productive and fruitful one!” “Luxury for me extends beyond a mere physical product to something as ephemeral as an experience, a memory, an emotion or a state of mind.” Neeraj Walia Neeraj Walia began his professional career at McCain Foods in August 1999. In July 2012 he joined Louis Vuitton India Retail Pvt Ltd as Marketing Manager for India and was elevated to Retail Manager in September 2014. Following his fiveyear stint at Vuitton, he joined Montblanc India Retail Private Limited as COO in June 2017 and was appointed as CEO in 2018. He was promoted to his current role as Managing Director & CEO in March 2021 and is handling both retail and wholesale for the brand in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan. Montblanc as a brand has been iconic in writing instrument innovation ever since the Maison first revolutionized the culture of writing in 1906. Neeraj, who loves teaching and music, has three mantras for life: “stay curious, have gratitude and be genuine.” “Luxury is all about experience.” Managing Director & CEO, Montblanc India Retail Private Limited 106 | | 107
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