Executive Director, KA Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. Karyna Bajaj joined her family’s restaurant business KA Hospitality in 2016, and has since been instrumental in taking the company to newer heights. As Executive Director, Bajaj has been overseeing Hakkasan and Yauatcha in India. She has ensured that the global brands remain at par with their international counterparts, while also creating local dining experiences. Bajaj holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Business Strategy from Emerson College, Boston, and is an alumni of the famous Aiglon College Switzerland. She was featured in Forbes India’s 30 under 30 for the year 2019. Bajaj focuses on introducing new brands to the F&B space and maintaining consistency and innovation within the current brands. She has also been working on creating a new legacy of authentic casual dining restaurants. This shift began in September 2016, with the launch of Nara Thai, a Bangkok institution that KA imported to Mumbai in the third quarter of 2017. Her latest venture, CinCin – an Italian diner and bar, has “Luxury means ultimate comfort; to be happy and content is luxurious to me.” Karyna Bajaj a unique concept that focusses on Venetian Cicchetti, handmade pasta and wine. Wanting to create experiences that go beyond just eating and drinking, creating a new openness to food serves as a driving force for Bajaj. Design Director, Jaipur Rugs Based in Jaipur, Kavita Chaudhary has completed her education at The School of the Art Institute, Chicago and seeks inspiration from nature for her designs. “That moment of union with nature, when you all immersed in its deep beauty, on a hilltop, in a forest, an open sky above — this is my biggest inspiration.” Today, Kavita is a globally renowned designer, who has always used rugs as a form of artistic expression and her designs are modern interpretations of ageold techniques. Among her many achievements, she has received accolades for her designs, including the German Design Award for three consecutive years in 2016, 2017, and 2018. Her most prized possession includes a selection of the best original carpets unseen and unknown to the world. She believes that ‘authenticity and purity in the basic things of life’ is true luxury. When she needs a much need break you can find her in Uttarakhand or the hidden culture and pristine coral reefs in Belize. “The Top 50 list features women with substance and character. These are powerful, influential and bold women who play a major role in shaping India. They lay a beautiful foundation for a new generation who can make a difference.” Kavita Chaudhary 28 | | 29
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