Gaurav Dua, Vice President – Digital
I have been fortunate to be part of India’s early technology movement, and even more so for having had the unique opportunity to work at the intersection of retail, media, and technology over the past 25 years.
Looking back on this enriching journey, one moment stands out in particular. In 2009, I attended the IRF in Mumbai as a delegate, hosted by the IMAGES Group. Despite having traveled internationally for various exhibitions, including in Europe, I was pleasantly surprised by the scale and execution of the event, which was targeted at the retail ecosystem.
As an entrepreneur searching for venture funding in an India with no startup ecosystem, the chance to meet retail icon Mr. Kishore Biyani in person and discuss my plans was a decision I’m grateful I made. It was also an opportunity to connect with many key figures in the retail world.
What stood out, though, was not just the quality of the event, but the vision and hard work behind it. The event’s success was driven by the dedication of the team, led by our founder, Mr. Amitabh Taneja, whose vision played a pivotal role in shaping the relevance of the Images Group to the present day.
Little did I know that 15 years later, I would be proud to work alongside the Images Group, collaborating with all of you, including Mr. Lokesh Chopra, who has kept my number saved as ‘Gaurav Indianretail’ since that IRF event in 2009.
Under the inspiring leadership of our CEO, Mr. Bhavesh Pitroda, I look forward to leveraging my experience in technology, retail, and media to help the Images Group reach new heights.
To end this note, I cherish the memory of a photo with Mr. Kishore Biyani from IRF 2009!
