Speaker Bio:  

A.Shamshuddin
Director, Jetking Infotrain
Shamshuddin has 18 years of experience in training students in Computer Hardware and Networking. Prior to this he has worked for Cordinal Tech Solutions and Cartel Network Solutions as Managing Director. He is a Mtech postgraduate in Computer Networks.
Ankur Gupta
Founder, Brew Berrys Hospitality
Ankur is Founder of Brew Berrys Hospitality. Brew Berrys is with 40 stores across 28 cities in India, Brewberrys is now one of the most upcoming Cafe chains in the country, it is all set to cross the 100 stores mark by the end of 2012. He is Co-founder and Director at Bionic Hospitality, which has 9 food brands and cuisines under its banner. The company is currently into franchising of these F&B Brands. He is a Graduate in Hotel and Tourism Management, He has trained in major 5 Star Hotels and has a rock solid foundation in the Hospitality Industry.
Chackochen Mathai
GM - Business Development (Franchising), Green Trends
Chackochen Mathai is a great orator, instructor, and executive coach with a passion to create successful entrepreneurs.With over 22 years of rich experience in the ultimate "Franchising" business, Mathai Chackochen has a long list of accomplishments, accreditations and accolades to his credit. At the age of 45 he has created hundreds of successful entrepreneurs across the country. He has successfully handled brands like DSRC, SSI, Aptech, NIIT, CADD Centre and Internetworkz.
Vittal Bhandary
Founder and Managing Director, Little Elly
Vittal is the visionary lead for the organization. His entire working life has been centered on child development. In the last twenty five years he has been leading multiple initiatives in bringing learning and development to the young citizens. He has led businesses in children publications, learning aids, pedagogy support, early schooling and daycare. Since the turn of the century Vittal has focused on Preschool and childcare, bringing the best of the world to the Little Elly environment. His journey began by setting up successful preschool and childcare environments in the Middle East. Subsequently in 2004 Vittal relocated to India and set up the Little Elly preschool environment followed by Elly Childcare. His vision is the driving force for whole group
Kiran M K
National Franchise & Marketing Manager, Coffee Day Xpress
Kiran brings in 14 years of industry experience. Currently he heads the Franchising & Marketing at Coffee Day Xpress, which is a division of Amalgaged Bean Coffee Trading Company (ABCTL).
Ranjan Kumar Dodda
CEO, Hyderabad House
Ranjan has an overall 13 years of industry experience. He is known for his excellence in managing diverse operations encompassing new unit set up, turnaround management & growth, supervising operations for units including F&B, banquets and restaurants to ensure high quality of operating standards. Previously, he was Vice President- Group Brands for business development at Hyderabad House. Ranjan has initiated new avenues in Food and Beverage Department, such as Drive-Inn Services, Theme Parties and Corporate take away.
Sushilkumar
Retail Head, Concorde Cuppa Beverages
Sushil has an experience of over 25 year of experience in FMCG industry. He has started his career with Hindustan Lever have been in FMCG industry all along. Worked with Coca Cola in Bangalore as a Key Accounts Manager as his last assignment, before he moved to the Middle east. Worked in the Middle east for about seven years, Heading the Frozen and Chilled business along with the retail operation with Suhail Bahwan Group in Muscat, Oman. He is with Cuppa from the start with respect to whole aspect of the business & roll out.
Sankaranarayanan S.P
Franchise Regional Manager-South, Jigsaw Abacus
Sankaranarayanan. S.P. is the Franchise Regional Manager-South of Jigsaw Abacus .Sankaranarayanan started his career as an Accounts professional in early 1985.In his long career he functioned different roles such as Finalization of Accounts, Liasoning with the Bank and other Financial Institutions.Prior to his stint in Jigsaw Edu Solutions,he worked in Genesis IT Innovations Ltd and Integrated Audio Visual India Ltd.In the year 2009 he changed his profession to Marketing and took care of the South India operations of Jigsaw Edu Solutions Ltd.From that time and till now he has done more than 35 Franchises in South India.
Sheetal Jethy
Manager- Franchisee operations, Educomp Solutions
Sheetal has vast years of experience.She has worked with Apple kids, Zee interactive learning systems. She is a MBA graduate with around 6 years’ experience in Sales, Business Development, Channel Management, Key Account Management, New Market Development, Marketing, People Management with well known organizations in the Education sector.
Preethi Vikram
Master Franchisor, Podar Jumbo Kids
Preethi is the Head of Bangalore Chapter, Early Childhood Association and has been associated with it for the past 7 years and has gained insight into the various aspects of teaching at different Podar institutions including preschool and daycare. She is also a comprehensive member for N.A.E.Y.C for last three years.She has been instrumental in managing and upholding the evidence of quality of Podar educational institutions through her training sessions. Her vision is to make learning experiences holistic by merging pedagogical understanding with practitioners insight. She is not only the Master Franchisor for Podar, but also prides herself in running a successful franchise center. Her current focus is on creating a sense of shared mission, vision, and strategy in an organization characterized by empire building within various departments