The evening unpacked with Monaz Todywalla, CEO, PHD India; Richa Singh, Managing Director, Natural Diamond Council; and Priya Rege Jaggi, Associate Director Marketing, McDonald’s, exploring what it means to lead with confidence and ambition. The session was moderated by Neha Saxena, VP, Marketing at Affinity.  

The conversation then turned to the evolving consumer journey with Kanchan Kumari, Senior Digital Marketing Manager, Galderma; Bhairavi Rangarajan, Marketing and Omnichannel Transformation Leader, Kohler; and Arti Saxena, Director and Head of Marketing India, World Gold Council, exploring how brands can stay relevant in an increasingly informed, AI-enabled world. The session was moderated by Sonica Sharma, Sr. Director, Advertiser Sales at Affinity.  

The final conversation featured Payel Ghose, Senior Media Manager, Sun Pharma, and Urooj Ashfaq, Comedian and Influencer, who unpacked Gen Z’s relationship with authenticity, content, culture and choice. The conversations were moderated by Shalet Roy, Sr. Director, Advertiser Sales at Affinity. 

From asking for the opportunities you deserve to understanding evolving consumers and creating space for the next generation, the evening challenged the room to think differently about growth and influence. 

More than a Women’s Day celebration, the evening marked the beginning of Affinity Conversations, a platform designed to bring industry voices together, challenge perspectives and create space for conversations that matter.