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Angana Maheshwari Founder and CEO, Veganologie B orn in India and raised in Germany and Luxembourg, then London, New York, and now Dubai, Angana Maheshwari has lived all over the world and is a true global citizen. She has always aspired to make the world a better place. Throughout her life, Maheshwari believed in giving back, with a desire to make a more positive impact on the world around her. While trying to find a sustainable vegan leather handbag during the pandemic, the lack of options for classically designed, well-made, practical, and affordable 100% recycled bags led her to start Veganologie. Veganologie, offers a collection of fully sustainable and ethical accessories, made from 100% recycled materials. “It seemed to me that there was a gap in the market that I could fill, and that would appeal to others, who also wanted to make decisions that didn’t harm the planet.” Ashok Goel Managing Director, Luxury Time Pvt. Ltd. A s a luxury consultant and distribution partner of LVMH brand watches in India, including Hublot, Zenith and Tag Heuer, Goel is no stranger to the world of luxury. He has been navigating the tricky world of luxury and smoothed the availability of high-end chronographs in India over multiple regulations and tax policies, to whet the appetite of the local consumer. A veteran in the industry, he knows the pulse of the Indian consumer, especially when it comes to watches. “India is a growing market when it comes to luxury.” 110 | | 111