" Luxury Begets Luxury "

Vishal is a seasoned luxury brand management & marketing professional and an alumni of Indian Institute of Management (K) with over 35 years in managing businesses with a core focus on marketing, branding and PR activities of iconic international luxury lifestyle brands and leading Indian brands at its helm.

A fore-runner in setting up international luxury lifestyle brands in India, he was the Country Head, India & Saarc for the iconic brand Montblanc. In his pursuit to establish International Luxury Lifestyle brands as a segment in India, he further launched iconic brands of the likes of Canali, Burberry. Baccarat, Acqua di Parma, Wedgwood, Harry Winston and Girard Perregaux. With an in-depth understanding of 'Luxury' as a segment, Vishal  has undergone trainings at world class luxury academies like the ‘Montblanc Academy’,Hamburg with merit certifications.

With his passion for luxury, Vishal has the distinction of establishing international luxury lifestyle brands in India from inception and has successfully created a market for these brands through multiple marketing and sales channels by setting up exclusive boutiques in premium five star hotel chains across the major metropolitans and also by developing alternative channels of sales and distribution through shop-in-shops with premium jewellers and high end retailers.

As a key luxury marketing professional, Vishal was invited by the management at Parker to reposition the Parker Premium brand and launch Waterman in India as the Head of Luxury Business. In addition, he has a wide exposure of working with top Indian conglomerates like Tata Tea Ltd and has had stints in heading the largest garment outsourcing buying house in Mumbai catering to renowned international clothing chains like Primark, Macy’s, Next and more.

With a keen interest in international legacy brands, the last stint of his career was with India Sotheby’s International Realty as a Global Real Estate advisor for super prime residential homes based out of New Delhi.  

He is an avid music listener with interest in all genres of music and is widely travelled. A born sportsman, has represented his state at the national level in Cricket, Badminton and Billiards.

Alicia is an experienced luxury real estate professional with over a decade in the luxury real estate indistry in Italy with a degree in Economics from the Catholic University of Milan and a diploma from the classical high school.

Belonging to a family which has been in the real estate business for the last 40 years, Alicia learnt the nitty gritty of real estate and developed a keen eye for the business.

With a passion to further hone her skills, Alicia ventured out and was associated with world class luxury real estate brokerage firms with stints at Christie's and Sotheby's International Realty in Italy.

Over the years, Alicia has stitched together great client relationships within Italy and internationally and has successfully advised clients and concluded on numerous real estate transactions.

She defines herself, as a  'Seamstress' who sews a bespoke solution for her clients. The cities she specializes in are, Rome, Milan and Pavia.

With over 13 years of experience in real estate, Sofia specializes in high-value residential property acquisitions, investment strategy, and portfolio structuring for HNWIs, family offices, and overseas investors. She has successfully led off-market transactions in Greece, Cyprus, and London, advising clients on wealth diversification through exclusive real estate opportunities. 

Holding a Master’s degree in Property Finance from London and a Bachelor’s in European & International Studies, Sofia bridges financial expertise with real estate acumen. She has worked with HNWIs facilitating international investments, and is currently advancing her skills through financial planning certifications to provide a more holistic approach to wealth management. Fluent in English, Greek, and Arabic, she offers a distinct edge in catering to elite clientele across Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S.

With a keen eye for exclusive off-market deals, Sofia curates strategic investment opportunities in Greece's most sought-after luxury destinations. Leveraging an extensive network and deep market knowledge, she delivers bespoke real estate solutions tailored to the unique needs of discerning investors, ensuring maximum value and long-term growth.

Shweeta Patil is a fore runner in India’s luxury real estate market, bringing over 20 years of expertise in providing exceptional investment opportunities to high-net-worth individuals and NRI's.

Extremely well versed with Indian real estate laws, she ensures seamless real estate transactions with her in-depth knowledge of the legal framework and meticulously aligns the same to the best interest of her clients. 

Over the years, Shweeta has cultivated lasting relationships with top executives, legislators, business leaders, and global industry figures, enabling her to curate bespoke real estate portfolios that cater to her clients’ unique needs and aspirations.

Specialising in premium markets such as Mumbai’s South Bombay (SOBO), Pune, Gujarat, and Bangalore, Shweeta offers high-value opportunities with a focus on , enhanced ROI and exceptional capital appreciation.

Her market expertise and ability to foresee emerging trends allow her clients to make data-driven, strategic investment decisions. Leveraging her strong negotiation skills and vast networks, Shweeta is an asset for her clients in the luxury residential & commercial real estate domain.

With an endeavour to redefine luxury real estate advisory, Shweeta combines comprehensive market intelligence with a client-centric approach, ensuring each client receives bespoke solutions . Her strategic focus on long-term growth and wealth-building allows her clients to create healthy portfolios through profitable and high-value investments.

A sector agnostic marketing, sales and brand professional with 17+ years of experience across diverse product categories and markets.

As the revenue driver for the business, I have setup S&M operations across various markets,catalyzed the change from legacy to research driven decision making. Business planning, marketing strategy, sales management, maintaining positive cash-flows and establishing corporate strategies for sustained topline revenues are an integral deliverables in my role.

The stints in media with DNA and ABP across Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune and West Bengal markets, honed my skills in, marketing strategy, edition launches, product creation and management, innovative trade marketing, integrated solutions for advertiser brands, consumer insights & product research. It also exposed me to driving revenues from IPs, events and customized solutions.

In Advertising I have delivered effective 360 degree brand solutions for clients across paints, retail, personal care, realty, fashion, media banking and dotcoms. E.g. Hutch, Reliance Infocom, Asian Paints, ICICI Bank, First India Credit, The Telegraph, Shoppers Stop, SKF, Fair One, MP Jewellers, Zee Music.

A performance oriented professional, I lead by example and tend to create ‘solutions oriented’ competencies in teams.