Arif Sheikh, Bsc. MBA (UK) COO, Retail, Ansal API Group   

An Retail executive with 23 years of International retail experience with proven retail skills and track record of which last 11 years as Director / CEO / President of International retail chains and shopping centers.   Currently he is COO, Retail, Ansal API Group.   Winner of Excellence in leadership award from Global retail forum, and much acclaimed Dubai Shopping festival best retail chain/CEO, 99 award. “Big Picture” focus. He has a history of steering business fundamentals that stimulate revenue and customer growth and consistently guided start ups to multi million dollar performers through unparalleled growth. He is widely acknowledged as an intuitive business strategist and balanced profit driven leader. A speaker on various retail forums in India and abroad with streak of retail articles and various publications and appreciated by electronic and print media for his work in retail.

Dr. Kaneez Fatima, M.Com, Ph.D (Retail Management)  Director, Aravali Institute of Management Studies, Udaipur    An astute professional with 16 years of relevant experience in the domain of higher education specifically in Retailing, Finance, Banking and Research and development.    Presently associated with Aravali Institute of Management Studies as Professor and Director. Also associated with The Udaipur Urban Cooperative as Member, Board of Directors.   

She is life member of Indian Society for Training and Development and is a speaker on various national and international forums.