Mr. Deepak Seth is the Founder and Group Chairman of four renowned apparel manufacturing, sourcing and training groups operating in over 20 countries: PDS Multinational Fashions Limited, Pearl Global Industries Limited, PDS Multinational Group Limited, Lerros Moden GmbH and Pearl Academy of Fashions. Regarded as one of the pioneers of apparel manufacturing in India, he has also created many philanthropic organizations dedicated to community service. An active member of the ‘Apparel Export Promotion Council’ (AEPC) of India, he held the post of ‘Vice Chairman’ of the Eastern Region of AEPC for 2 years. He is also an executive member of the ‘Apparel Exporters and Manufacturers Association’ (AEMA) and was awarded ‘Udyog Ratna’ Award by the Haryana Government in 2006 for his entrepreneurial skills.
He is an Economics graduate from St. Stephens College, Delhi University and holds a MBA degree from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, India.

An alumni of Harvard Business School, Mr. Pallak Seth is a serial entrepreneur. At the age of 21, he started his entrepreneurial journey by setting up an apparel sourcing business in Hong Kong. In 1999, he established Norwest Industries, which has today diversified as PDS Multinational Fashions Limited. He supports ambitious founders to solve market frictions, leveraging technology as an angel investor alongside trusted partner. He had co-invested alongside many investors such as Sequoia Capital, Social Capital, Sherpa Ventures, Storm Ventures, Sierra Ventures and helped entrepreneurs through customers, co-investors, and partner introductions.
He is also Executive Director on the Board of Lerros GmBH, Germany and External Advisor to Bain Advisor Network, Bain since 2019.
He has Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics and International Business with Magna Cum Laude distinction from Northwestern University, USA.

An alumnus of the Pearl Academy of Fashion, Mrs. Payel Seth has been associated with the PDS Group as Promoter Director since incorporation. She has rich experience in the design and retailing of Indian and Western clothing, jewellery and accessories. Her entrepreneurial nature helped in establishing PDS's retail presence across India.She has led the education and Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives of the Group.

Ms. Yael Gairola is a C-Suite Executive with a track record of scaling, acquiring, and integrating Technology Companies and Start-Ups. Her expertise is in Strategy, Change Management, Turnarounds, Scale-ups, Operations, Commercial, Digital Transformation, Acquisitions, and Post-Merger Integrations.

She is currently the Chief Operating Officer in PANGAIA Materials Science, an impact-driven direct-to-consumer company bringing breakthrough innovations and patents into the world through lifestyle products.

Previously, Yael was associated with Coats Digital as Managing Director, Coats PLC as Group Director of Strategy and M&A, and The Boston Consulting Group as Consultant.

Born in Israel, she holds a Bachelor of Laws from Hebrew University Law School (Israel) and Master of Laws from Columbia Law School (New York), and an MBA from INSEAD (Singapore/France)

Mr. Mungo Park has forty-five years’ experience in investment banking/advisory, industry specialization, technology innovation in health, sustainability and information and communication technology. He is presently, the Founder and Chair of Innovator Capital Limited (“ICL”). It is a London based specialist investment bank, founded by him in 2003. From 2001 – 03, he worked with Columbus Asset Management and Navigator Asset Management (Chair) to develop novel - in the UK - corporate finance models. He also set up Portfin.com Limited (1999 – 2001). It was an internet company to provide “white label” platform for small to medium sized brokers and investment managers to offer to their customers. Prior to this, he has worked across Institutional Equity Sales and Research, Investment Banking (Biotech, Pharma, ICT), London Stock Exchange and as an Independent Advisor wherein he invested in and advised several companies.

Mr. Robert Sinclair was President Supply Chain of Global Brands Group (Part of Fung Holdings Limited Group). It is one of the world’s leading branded fashion accessories, footwear, and apparel companies with wholesales of $2.2 billion.
Prior to joining GBG, January 2016 until September of 2018, he was responsible for overseeing one of four business units within the newly restructured entity of Li & Fung Trading i.e., LFS SCS3 - a US$4.9 billion (FOB) business with 40 plus customers located in Asia, Latin America, North America, and Europe.
Before taking on the role as President of LFS SCS3, he was the Chief Operating Officer for Li & Fung Sourcing from April 2013 to April 2016 where he oversaw Sourcing Operations (Offshore Sourcing offices globally), Business Development and Strategy for Li & Fung’s agency business concerning apparel, footwear, and hard/soft goods. In July of 2011, he joined Li & Fung Sourcing as an Executive VP responsible for the Sports and Lifestyle business unit, overseeing key customers such as Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein Jeans, Timberland, DKNY Jeans, and several other accounts, totalling US$1.4 billion at FOB.
Prior to this, he worked overseeing Sourcing responsibilities at VF Corporation and Global VP - Product Development at Ralph Lauren. He also founded a Hong Kong-based agency KOMPASS in 2002. It provides a design driven, value-added services to clients.
He is a founding member and current Chairman of GAFTI (Global Apparel and Footwear Initiative). He is also an active member of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and served as an advisor to the Asia Industry Advisory Network for the College of Textiles, North Carolina State University.
Born and raised in Canada, Ottawa, Robert holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of Carleton, Ottawa, Canada and has lived and worked in Hong Kong, Singapore, and New York.

Mr. Nishant Parikh is the Joint Managing Partner, Corporate M&A, Private Equity, and Restructuring at Trilegal. He also serves on the Trilegal’s management committee and has extensive experience in the areas of corporate mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, and equity and mezzanine investments.

Mr. Parikh has advised several leading corporations, banks, funds, and financial institutions on a broad range of matters and is highly regarded as a trusted and strategic advisor in complex situations including contentious assignments. Additionally, His experience also entails advising boards and senior management on corporate governance issues and best practices.

Mr. Parikh holds the degree of BA LLB (Hons.) from the National Law School of India University.

Mr. Parth Gandhi is a senior investment professional with significant experience in India for over two decades. Previously, Mr. Gandhi was a Senior Partner and Managing Director at Apollo Global Managements, India joint venture with ICICI - AION. Mr. Gandhi serves on the International Advisory Board for Michigan State University, is a charter member of TiE Global (The Indus Entrepreneurs) and an active member of The Explorers Club and ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India). In his previous roles, Mr. Gandhi was a Managing Director at Navigator Capital Advisors Limited and prior to that was a Consultant with Ernst and Young.