Apeksha Gupta Chief Marketing & Growth Officer, Galeries Lafayette India (Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.) Currently leading marketing and growth at Galeries Lafayette India, Apeksha Gupta is responsible for shaping the brand’s entry and long-term positioning in one of the world’s most dynamic luxury markets. Her role spans building a culturally relevant luxury proposition, driving consumer acquisition and retention, and architecting integrated growth strategies across channels, while ensuring alignment with global brand codes and local market nuances.

With over 23 years of experience, 16 years within the Aditya Birla Group, Apeksha brings deep expertise across marketing leadership, business strategy, and P&L ownership. Her cross-industry and cross-consumer segment exposure equips her with a holistic understanding of consumer businesses and the evolving retail ecosystem. She is particularly known for her ability to translate complex business challenges into integrated, future-forward growth strategies that deliver both brand differentiation and measurable impact.

Apeksha has also played a pivotal role in shaping The Collective in its formative years, ABFRL’s luxury retail concept that was the pioneer in introducing curated, multi-brand luxury experiences in India. This experience lends her a nuanced perspective on how Indian luxury retail has evolved, from early adoption to today’s more mature, experience-led consumption, informing her approach at Galeries Lafayette India. Apeksha is a compelling voice on topics such as:

● The evolution of luxury consumption in India, particularly among new-age and male consumers
● Building globally rooted yet locally relevant luxury brands
● The rise of experiential and omnichannel retail in premium segments
● Scaling new retail formats and destinations in emerging luxury markets

Her diverse, industry-agnostic experience brings a distinctive and practical lens to conversations around the future of luxury and retail in India.