Aankith Aroraa CEO, Streamline Beauty India Private Limited Aankith Aroraa, a graduate of Monash University in Melbourne with a marketing degree, went on to earn his Master’s degree from S.P Jain in Mumbai. With over 20 years of professional experience in the FMCG and Telecom industry, he gained exposure to the professional salon business when he represented India at prestigious forums for P&G and Wella. A strategic thinker, he has led Streamline Beauty India Private Limited to become the number one importer of prestigious beauty brands in India. The company represents market leaders like Olaplex and Kevin Murphy, and has developed five homegrown pedicure brands under the umbrella of Saniolla Naturals Pvt Ltd. To balance work and life Aankith says, “My work-life balance hack involves dedicating five days to hard work and enjoying two days of unwinding and relaxation. This approach keeps me productive and refreshed. Meditation is my secret weapon for recharging and maintaining focus amidst a dynamic work environment. On vacation his top destination “My favorite ride is a Ferrari on the Melbourne Albert Park Grand Prix race track.” is Bodrum in Turkey. Luxury to him is “...Beyond mere extravagance; it’s about adding value to my life.” Masaba Gupta Fashion Designer, Entrepreneur and Actor Masaba is one of the youngest fashion and beauty industry icons of the industry and the first Indian designer to have a series on her personal and fashion journey - Masaba Masaba on Netflix. She started her eponymous womenswear label, House of Masaba, at the age of 19. House Of Masaba, founded in 2009, is a quirky print-heavy label that features stand-out designs with a strong play of print, colour and cut. Each design is a powerful conversation in print for an ever evolving consumer. Over the years the brand has forayed into beauty, fashion jewellery, and many more segments, with a global presence, and has become a go-to- resort wear label across the world. Known as the ‘Queen of Prints’, Masaba has been featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list (2017) along with the Fortune 40 Under 40 list. Last year, the designer delved into the beauty space with the launch of LoveChild By Masaba an honest, embracive, and playfully-vibrant beauty brand, made with empathy at its core. The brand offers an extensive range of high- performing products for all “I love reading biographies and watching documentaries, I think that’s inspirational.” ages, skin colours and cultures. Today, she even has a How I Masaba where she sits down with her fellow entrepreneurs for conversations. 30 | | 31
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