The Brand Called You

The Brand Called You is pleased to welcome Vikram Paul, a tall leader from the healthcare and pharma industry on the podcast today. Vikram is the Head of the Global Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Development of Rhenus Logistics. He is a seasoned healthcare-focused supply chain executive. Vikram has worked in several parts of the world besides India, including South East Asia, Middle East, Africa and North Asia. He has also worked with BAX Asia and other multinational companies for almost three decades.In a very interesting discussion with host Ashutosh Garg, Vikram takes us through the details of managing supply chains in the pharma industry. A professional with vast experience, Vikram has a lot of knowledge in the field. He talks about the changing nature of supply chains and a paradigm shift in consumer needs. Vikram throws light on the distinctness of pharmaceutical supply chains and how they differ from traditional supply chains.

Today on The Brand Called You, Ashutosh is in conversation with a very accomplished leader from Malaysia, Ernest Balasingam. Ernest is the Founder of Back2Basics Consultants. He is the Senior Partner of Messrs. Gibb & Co Advocates & Solicitors in Ipoh. He manages one of the largest cycle charities in South East Asia. And Earnest is also a triathlete!Ernest engages in a very interesting conversation and shares his professional journey with the viewers. He shares the scope of work at Back2Basics Consultants and explains how he became a certified trainer for HR development. He also throws light on the significance of the name Back2Basics. He describes the Human Resources Development Fund of Malaysia and how it helps upskill and train staff in Malaysian companies. Ernest started out as a hotelier and has a lot of experience in managerial responsibilities. He holds his experiences at Hyatt as the most important and life-altering!

The Brand Called You is pleased to welcome a senior professional from the food and travel industry, Erik Wolf. Erik who currently resides in Spain is the Executive Director of the World Food Travel Association. He is recognised as the Founder of the Modern Food Tourism Industry. Eric is the Author of ‘Have Fork will travel’, a handbook for trade.In this very interesting conversation with host Ashutosh Garg, Eric shares his incredible experiences with us. Having worked in the food and travel industry for the past several years, Eric has gained a lot of knowledge and grassroot experiences. Eric explains that food tourism is basically travelling for a taste of a place in order to get a sense of place. He shares a research that displays 53% of leisure travellers choose their destination based on the food first!

The Brand Called You is back with an inspiring episode. We are delighted to welcome finance guru Sachindra Nath on the podcast today. Sachindra Nath is the Chairman and Managing Director of U Gro Capital, a fintech startup focused on SME Credit Gap. Over the last three decades, he has built diversified financial services including asset management and lending in the capital market.In conversation with host Ashutosh, Sachindra shares his incredible experiences as a finance guru. After working for diverse financial projects, Sachindra set on an entrepreneurial journey with a goal to make an impact in society.

The Brand Called You is pleased to welcome serial entrepreneur from Thailand Marcus Luer on the show. Marcus is a member of the Young President Organisation and a podcast host himself! He is the Founder and TSA, TES, TDG, HUBBER, BRE & GLORY.In conversation with host Ashutosh Garg, Marcus takes us through his incredible journey as a sports entrepreneur and leader. Driven by the idea of trying out new things constantly, Marcus has a number of businesses to his name. Marcus has launched 8 business ventures in the pandemic itself!

The Brand Called You welcomes the very talented Dr. Venkatesh Murthy on the show today. Venkatesh is the Assistant Professor for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at IIT Jodhpur. Formerly he was at the Indian Institute of Management, Rohtak.With a widespread experience in both the leading institutions of India, Venkatesh is extremely knowledgeable. In conversation with our host Ashutosh, he shares his experience of working in both these institutions and gives some great insights for the youth aspiring to join IIT and IIM. As a Professor for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Venkatesh talks about the stance of entrepreneurship in India.

The Brand Called You is pleased to welcome the incredibly talented technology professional turned entrepreneur, Dr. Murali Murti. Murali is the author of Supersonic. He is a Senior Partner with Sigma Ventures. He has done his doctorate on knowledge processes and their role in innovation- a comparison of selected Chinese and Indian practices. Over the past three decades, he has been the CEO of major IT Companies.Murali’s book Supersonic, is a historio techno-thriller. He has integrated history and technology while retaining the touch of a thriller read. Murali talks in detail about his book and explains why he picked thriller as his genre. Being the talented writer that he is, Murali also shares what makes a good writer and more importantly, a good story.

The Brand Called You welcomes the extremely talented Meera Gandhi on the podcast today. Meera, who is from New York is the Founder and CEO of The Giving Back Foundation. She is a TV Show host of two incredible shows one of them, her own- The Meera Gandhi Show.In conversation with host Ashutosh, Meera shares her professional journey with us. A giver since a very young age, Meera was always finding ways to help people out. As a high school student, she spent time with handicapped kids and learned and respected her privileges. She has been working with various social ventures ever since. She even had the opportunity to meet Mother Teresa several times during her social projects.Meera talks about her own venture, The Giving Back Foundation where she helps lesser privileged children get access to education. She shares that the foundation is a platform for three mandates- education, positive dialogue/debate, and mental wellness.

The Brand Called you is delighted to have Sajid Chougle on the show today. Sajid is the Creative Head of Luma World, a gaming organization. In his own words, he is an adventurer. Sajid loves engaging in activities like Bungee Jumping, Mountain climbing, and a lot more!Sajid, who is in conversation with our host Ashutosh Garg, talks about his professional life and his unique gaming company Luma World.An organization established two years ago, Luma World is the brainchild of 4 individuals catering to the education of children. Sajid describes Luma World as an Experience Design Company. Their goal was to make education more engaging from a child’s point of view. Sajid explains that they use flashcards, board games, and picture books to enhance the child’s understanding.

The Brand Called You welcomes the very accomplished Superna Yamuna Chopra on the podcast today. Superna is a well-being coach. She is a yoga therapist and before taking this avatar she was a senior advertising professional with JWT for almost 18 years!In conversation with our host Ashutosh Garg, Superna shares her professional and spiritual journey with us. After an incredible career in the advertising industry, Superna reached a point where she wanted to explore the greater purpose of her existence. She describes her epiphany as a divine discontent.