Branding Speakers

Swapan Seth, CEO of Equus, is a visionary force in advertising, renowned for infusing campaigns with creativity and strategic acumen. His innovative approach has not only propelled Equus to new heights but has also redefined how brands engage audiences. As a speaker, Seth offers thought-provoking insights into the future of consumer engagement and the art of communication, drawing from his vast experience and industry foresight.

Santosh Desai is a renowned brand guru and the MD & CEO of Futurebrands. He is a veteran advertising executive and a former President of McCann-Erickson. An alumnus of IIM-Ahmedabad, his work focuses on the evolving consumer culture in India and the relationship between culture and brands. His keynotes, delivered to global boards like Microsoft and Coca-Cola, provide highly insightful and accessible analysis on Branding & Design and Understanding India.

Falguni Nayar founded Nykaa in 2012 after a long career in investment banking, building it into a leading beauty and lifestyle platform that married curated assortment, content-led discovery and physical retail into a profitable public company. Her talks distill practical lessons on category creation, omnichannel scaling, founder governance and disciplined risk—offering executives concrete frameworks for growing consumer brands in emerging markets.