Our Team
Rini Bankhwal | Partner, Digital
Rini is a Marketing and Strategy professional with 12 years of experience working across India and Europe in the Fashion, E-commerce, and Technology sectors. She holds an MBA from HEC Paris, France, and a background in Fashion Merchandising from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), India.
Her expertise lies in Brand Strategy and Digital Marketing, having worked with well-known brands such as L'Oréal, Nicobar, Lenskart, and Fabindia. She has also contributed to initiatives at the intersection of fashion and sustainability as a founding member of Fashion Revolution’s India chapter and through her work with UN Women and the British Council.
Currently based in Paris, France, Rini leads our Digital initiatives.
Samyak Jain | Partner, Design
Samyak is a seasoned professional in luxury marketing, brand building, and digital business strategy, with over a decade of experience spanning prestigious categories like luxury apparel, horology and jewelry. As a Senior Manager at organizations such as, The Watches of Switzerland Group, Ralph Lauren, and Amazon Fashion, he has developed comprehensive digital marketing and e-retail strategies for leading luxury brands, ensuring seamless integration across channels. His other accomplishments include managing 3 seasons of India Fashion Week as a Project Lead overseeing the event end-to-end and subsequently launching the Designer Collaborations & Premium Brands category at Amazon India.
Samyak teaches Brand Building and Strategy to emerging creatives, enriching the next generation of talent at design colleges. Armed with an MBA from NYU Stern’s renowned Fashion & Luxury Focused program and a background in Communication Design from the National Institute of Design, India, Samyak is uniquely positioned to marry the creative and commercial needs of brands and businesses in the luxury sector.
He is currently living between New York and London and leads our Design initiatives.
Divya Patil | Partner, Tech Engagement
Divya is a technology and strategy professional with over five years of experience in enterprise technology, digital transformation, and innovation. She holds an MBA from HEC Paris and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering from Rashtreeya Vidyalaya College of Engineering, Bangalore. Her career spans enterprise software, cloud modernization, AI-driven innovation, and regulatory compliance, enabling her to bridge the gap between technology and business strategy effectively.
At SAP, Divya played a key role in developing AI and ML-driven solutions to enhance enterprise product offerings, improving both customer experience and developer efficiency. She has worked extensively on GDPR compliance, ensuring businesses align with European data protection laws, as well as on modernizing cloud and legacy systems to drive operational efficiency for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Beyond her corporate experience, Divya has also contributed to the startup ecosystem. During her MBA, she worked as a consultant for an early-stage venture, advising on pricing strategy and preparing grant applications to secure funding. Based out of India, she leads our technology engagement initiatives.