Preeti Reddy is a seasoned leader in consumer insights and consulting, having served as CEO of IMRB/Kantar and later as Chairwoman, South Asia at Kantar. As part of Kantar’s global leadership team, she played a key role in shaping strategy and driving growth.

A recognized thought leader, she has been instrumental in advancing the consumer insights industry in India. She has served on advisory boards of MMA, DSEU, LeadUp, and CMEE at IIM Lucknow, and was Chairperson for CII-Indian Women Network (Western Region).

Preeti has been named one of Impact’s ‘50 Most Influential Women in Indian Media, Marketing & Advertising’ for five consecutive years (2015–2019). She currently serves as an Independent Director on the boards of ICICI Prudential AMC, ICICI Lombard, Popular Vehicles & Services Limited, and JSW Cement, and advises XLRI’s Centre for Gender Equality and Inclusive Leadership (CGEIL).

With a BA (Hons) in Economics from LSR, Delhi University, and an MBA from XLRI, Jamshedpur, her career spans advertising, consulting, and consumer insights, including leadership roles at VST Industries, Tata Burroughs, and LMRB Sri Lanka.

A champion of strategy, marketing, and corporate governance, Preeti continues to shape industries while mentoring the next generation of leaders.

With nearly 40 years of experience in the Insights and Strategy industry, Sharmila Das is a seasoned professional and thought leader driven by an insatiable curiosity to uncover deeper human truths. Her passion lies in translating insights into strategic actions that create meaningful impact.

Recognized as one of the 60 Global Insights Legends by ESOMAR and Insight250 at the ESOMAR Congress 2023, Sharmila has played a pivotal role in shaping the market research landscape in India. As the co-founder of Purple Audacity, she has built one of the most respected insights and strategy consultancies, known for its method-neutral approach. Her earlier leadership roles at KANTAR Group’s qualitative division PQR, where she spearheaded the North and South markets in India, laid the foundation for her entrepreneurial journey.

Beyond her corporate success, Sharmila is deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of researchers.

With over 23 years of expertise in consumer research, business growth, and transformation, Dixit is a seasoned business strategist with a proven track record of driving sustainable growth, strengthening client relationships, and optimizing business performance through data-driven decision-making.

His expertise spans both quantitative and qualitative research, including touchpoint audits and political polling (opinion and exit polls). He specializes in translating business insights into strategic actions, enhancing market positioning, and creating a lasting competitive edge.

A strong collaborator and cross-functional leader, Dixit is passionate about fostering innovation, building high-performance cultures, and driving business success through leadership, strategy, sales, marketing, and technology-driven solutions. With a naturally curious mindset and high energy, he thrives in dynamic environments, embracing challenges with a solutions-oriented approach.

Dixit is deeply committed to streamlining operations, identifying growth opportunities, and leading transformational change. As a catalyst for innovation and strategic thinking, he empowers teams and delivers exceptional value, making him a driving force in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape.

Smriti, is a Quallie by heart, wearing the passion to go deep to understand consumer truths and craft insights that make a difference for brands

She started her consumer insights journey 22 years back, with The Nielsen Company and boasted of a successful career across Global MR firms in India.

In 2016, Smriti took her entrepreneurial journey setting up InQognito Insights, determined to disrupt the market, driven by new thinking and innovative solutions. . In her leadership the brand has shown consistent double digit YoY growth over the last 8 years.

Smriti takes pride in blended solutions, which includes traditional with advanced neuromarketing and behavioural sciences in every-day assignments, with an aim to curate actionable insights.

With over two decades of experience, Ankesh Saxena is a market research leader, AI-driven strategist, and industry innovator. As Co-Founder & CBO at Acutus AI Insights, he focuses on integrating AI into research methodologies to enhance data accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.

He is also the Founder of The Research Pulse Wire, a platform dedicated to industry knowledge-sharing and thought leadership, and the host of The Collaborative Canvas podcast, where he engages global experts on market research, AI, and consumer insights.

Ankesh is a certified Market and Social Research professional, an ESOMAR and MRSI member, and a PGPSDM graduate in Digital Marketing. He excels in team leadership, client relations, strategic negotiations, and operational efficiency. His expertise lies in bridging traditional research with AI-driven methodologies to drive business growth and innovation.

Passionate about mentorship and industry transformation, Ankesh continues to shape the future of market research by advancing AI adoption, promoting ethical research practices, and empowering the next generation of professionals. Through his ventures, he is committed to delivering impactful insights and redefining the role of technology in research.