Thomas Kastgen, Chairman

Thomas Kastgen is a Member of the Board and currently the acting Chairman of Leading Brands of the World, the only professional entity aimed at driving the ‘Luxury Business’ in India. With a keen interest in luxury he has dedicated the last 15 years of his life to the luxury goods trade in Europe and the Middle East. Over a year ago the potential of the Indian luxury market caught his eye and since then he has focused his expertise towards understanding the Indian luxury market and developing strategies that will work best in India.

In his capacity as CEO of Middle East Aston Martin, Mr. Kastgen has also spent the last year analysing the Indian luxury automobile market and is responsible for creating India’s first white paper on luxury automobile trading.

In the Middle East, Mr. Kastgen is responsible for strengthening the market positioning of Aston Martin as one of the leading luxury sports car brands. He has also implemented various innovative marketing concepts, developed the Middle East dealer network and successfully built a strong network of high net worth individual customers and retailers for luxury products.

Mr. Kastgen has always had a special interest in the luxury automotive trade, after graduating from the German Business School he held management positions with Mercedes Benz and Audi in Europe. For the last 8 years he has been in the Middle East working with Audi and currently Aston Martin.

E-mail: thomas.kastgen@leadingbrandsoftheworld.com

Devyani Raman, CEO

Devyani Raman is the CEO of Leading Brands of the World, currently the only professional entity aimed at driving the ‘Luxury Business’ in India. Devyani realized the ‘premium gap’ in the Indian luxury brand representation market and with due diligence and quick footedness progressed with the reality of forming ‘Leading Brands of the World’ and to direct a business venture understanding the varying measures in luxury brand management specifically in the Indian terrain.

As the company’s CEO Devyani Raman continues to remain at service to the companies ongoing ground and elevated levels of input and is committed to thinking, deciding and acting for the best interests of their clients within the realm of their brand international guidelines here in India.

Progressing with Devyani Raman’s first and deeply committed endeavor -Leading Brands of the World Private Limited that has evolved through financial commitment of European and Indian investors who in turn have ongoing international professional experience and skill sets over a decade in the luxury trade market – Amalgamation of eastern hospitality and local norm recognition with western exposure to international standardizations leading to the creation of India’s first professional brand management and consultation firm specializing in ‘Luxury brand representation’.

Her aim is to work in clarity of partnerships and produce brand befitting work that allows continuum in a sphere of professionalism towards client’s needs that fuels Leading Brands of the World to higher ground.

Her prior experience in the luxury business includes working with the British Luxury Council in London with a posting in India to start up operations for the World Luxury Council as director business development.

In 2005, under her direction, her team showcased bespoke and leading events including a befitting platform for HRH Prince Michael of Kent’s visit to Mumbai and Delhi in 2005 for the launch of World Luxury Council in India. As well as ideate, conceptualize and implement Aston Martin (Middle East) Luxury Automobile Trade Forum with related industry leaders in New Delhi. Furthermore, Devyani was a moderator at India’s first luxury conference hosted by Hindustan Times and co-hosted a private cocktail reception for the global heads of luxury brands attending.

Devyani Raman is unique as per record of professional expertise. She has experienced professional on ground realities through her tenure working with Highland Distillers (Macallan and The Famous Grouse Whisky as country manager), Celebrity event management with Procam International, International business networking events for London’s premier club Chinawhite.

Devyani is additionally the sole licensee and CEO of Luxury Marketing Council in India.

E-mail: devyani.raman@leadingbrandsoftheworld.com

International Consultants
Alex Foley & Associates, London
Gregory Furman, Founder & Chairman, The Luxury Marketing Council, New York
Radha Chadha, Managing Director,
Chadha Strategy, Hong Kong

Business Development
Frances Shenker, COO
Email : frances.shenker@leadingbrandsoftheworld.com

Enquiry
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