Pushpa Bector Senior Executive Director, DLF Retail As a senior executive director of a formidable real estate and luxury brand, Pushpa Bector has set a standard for many to follow in her footsteps. She has played a significant role in shaping the retail landscape of India. Through the launch of the initial DLF Malls starting with DLF Promenade more than a decade ago, Pushpa was amongst the first few to introduce to the discerning customer a retail experience that is not defined by a transactional exchange. Pushpa has led DLF’s retail portfolio by pre-empting global industry trends. She began her career at Oberoi Hotels and Resorts before going on to work for Jubilant FoodWorks as Marketing Head for Domino’s Pizza. Her initial experiences in the hospitality industry provided her with the knowledge she would later use at DLF. In her current role as a Senior Executive Director, she is responsible for providing executive leadership and management of DLF Retail Malls (including Premium & Luxury) across marketing, leasing, finance, and operations. A Harvard Alumni, she is passionate about music and cinema. While she enjoys her time in the boardroom, “Stay passionate, remain resilient, and seize every opportunity to make a positive impact on the world around you!” she also cherishes quality time spent with her children and family. Her favourite holiday destinations include Australia and Kerala, and her favourite ride is her BMW 3 series. Rahul Mishra Originally from Malhausi, near Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh, Mishra won Best Student Designer of The Year when he graduated from the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, in 2005. In 2009, Mishra became the first non-European designer to win a scholarship to Milan’s Istituto Marangoni. He made his debut in 2006 at the Lakme Fashion Week with a collection using cotton handloom from Kerala. Rahul Mishra is the first Indian designer to showcase at the Paris Haute Couture Week and win the International Woolmark Prize in 2014. Over the years, he has showcased his work at fashion weeks in London, Dubai and Australia, in addition to India Fashion Week. He has also become known for incorporating traditional Indian textiles and handmade artisanship to his work. Mishra is the only Indian to have won the award. His work featured in London’s Victoria & Albert Museum in 2015 to 2016 following his Woolmark Prize in 2014. His eponymous label hosts a thriving national and international distribution channel with its headquarters in New Delhi, two flagship stores at prime locations “We need to represent India on the global stage, highlight the real treasure of this country, the artisanal heritage and expertise that is passed down generations.” in India and a communications office in Paris. The brand is known for its savoir-faire in hand craft and sustainability that present fashion as a tool to create participation and empower the local craft community of India. Fashion Designer, Founder, Rahul Mishra 12 | | 13
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