LUXURY CONNECT. 29th Feb 2012, 12 PM. press launch

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1 LUXURY CONNECT

2 LUXURY CONNECT 29th Feb 2012, 12 PM press launch

3 INDIAN LUXURY PRODUCTS & SERVICES SEGMENT India is the second fastest growing economy in the world, next only to China. 9% real GDP growth in 2010, forecasted to yearly growth percent of 7 through There will be 219,000 ultra wealthy households in India by and the spending power will know no bounds. The luxury market in India has witnessed a healthy growth of 20% over the years and is projected to reach USD billion by 2015.

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5 LUXURY CONNECT Luxury Connect has been formalized by pioneers, instrumental in bringing luxury brands like Gianni Versace, Versace Collection, Versace Home, Corneliani, John Smedley, Tween Damat ADV, Ferre, Cadini, etc to India. We bring together the best strategy thinkers of India who have practical know-how of managing luxury brands within India and in overseas market. Luxury Connect is a services based organization with a clear focus on luxury, aiming at 4 verticals: - Luxury Training and Education. - Consulting - Luxury E-commerce. - Sourcing

6 Mission Statement To be the recognized performance leader in services & solutions to shape and lead the Luxury Segment

7 The Focal Point Single-minded focus on Luxury

8 LUXURY CONNECT LUXURY CONNECT EDUCATION By 2022, Indian Luxury Products & Services Segment will roughly require Manpower to the count of 1.76 million heads. According to research report A Comprehensive Study on Manpower Requirements of Indian Luxury Sector by Luxury Connect Education (LCE), it has been found that the existing Manpower lacks in Professional Luxury Expertise and at times is not able to keep up to the standards of a Luxury Brand. LC has linked up with globally reputed educational institutes to provide luxury specific education & training at both executive and student level

9 A Comprehensive Study on Manpower Requirements of Indian Luxury Sector Survey with sample size of 500 Respondents; Students, working executives and company heads/owners/ceos. City Coverage: Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore & Hyderabad Problem Areas Top 3 product preferences: Fashion & Apparel, Fragrances and Jewellery. Top 3 Programs: Brand Management, Buying & Merchandising and Retail Operations Management. Luxury Connect Education will soon be publishing this Research Paper.

10 Luxury Buying Management Luxury Merchandising Management Luxury Sales Management Luxury Buying Management Luxury Retail Operations Luxury Seminars Luxury Brand Management Luxury Supply Chain Management Luxury Visual Merchandising Luxury Marketing & PR LUXURY CONNECT EDUCATION

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12 LUXURY CONNECT LUXURY Business Management Program As a stepping stone to reinforce the linkages between Indian & European Luxury Environments, Luxury Connect has signed an agreement with SDA Bocconi School of Management to launch its first Luxury Business Management Program in India by April, Founded in 1971 by Universita Bocconi, SDA Bocconi School of Management was first pioneer in Italy and today enjoys international recognition as a leading management School. SDA Bocconi, is ranked 28th in the Financial Times global MBA rankings 2011, and 83% of its students in the MBA programme are international students. Luxury Connect with its experience in Luxury and expertise in Education Industry, brings in the local adaptation required to run such an esteemed Program in India.

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14 LUXURY CONNECT LUXURY Courses with EIML, Paris Luxury Connect is also in talks with EIML, Paris (International School of Luxury Brand Management) to introduce various Luxury Courses in the fields of Cosmetics, Fragrances, Jewellery, Watches and Hospitality. EIML is a part of 30 year old GES ( Reseau des Grandes Ecoles Specialisees) Network. With over 2800 students, the GES Network is now one of the largest networks of higher education in France, comprising of 6 renowned Institutes. Together with EIML, Luxury Connect visions to initiate these Education & Training courses by late Q2 of 2012.

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16 LUXURY CONNECT LUXURY Customer Experience Management Program Envisaging the huge shortage of quality Sales personnel in luxury, Luxury Connect has tied up with Jean Claude Roustant to launch Luxury Customer Experience Management Program in India. Having served as Retail Training Director at Louis Vuitton for 13 years, Jean Claude Roustant helped the development of LV culture across the Globe. Besides LV, he has also served as GM at AIHH (Association of 11 finest watch making brands) and at FHH (Foundation of Haute Horlogerie, Geneva). This Program focuses on Customer Experience, Luxury Service Quality and Retail Sales & Management etc.

17 LUXURY CONNECT The Advisory Board Yashovarthan Saboo- CEO, Ethos Swiss Watch Studios Vinod Kaul- Ex Chairman, FDCI Sacha Orloff- CEO and Founder, Sacha Orloff Consulting Group Lippi Lal- CEO, LILAC VC Kapoor- MD, Kapoor Enterprises Amruda Nair- The Leela Luxury Hotel Chain Anita Khatri- GM, The Times Group Jean Claude- GM, Luxury Customer Experience Rajesh Pratap Singh- Designer Amar Aggarwal- MD, SPA Group Nilesh Kulkarni- Luxury Specialist, AT Kearney Andrea Gamberini- MD, MSM Amit Dutta- CEO, Quitessentially

18 LUXURY CONNECT LUXURY CONNECT CONSULTANCY Luxury Connect Consultancy (LCC) specializes in providing Consultation Services to a Brand looking forward to enter highly desired Indian Retail Shores. LCC also does Brand search for an Investor wishing to partner with an International Brand. LCC is a proven change agent specializing in 360 Brand Management covering topics like Partner Search, Market Segment Analysis, Marketing & Advertising Strategy Formulation, Target Clientele- Profile Study, Buying & Merchandising Management, Operations Management, Location Proposition & Study etc

19 Brand Identity Creation Talent Management System Mystery Shopping Market Segment Analysis Marketing Strategy Formulation Retail Location Proposition Operations Management Online Marketing Campaigns Target Clientele Study Buying & Merchandising Management LUXURY CONNECT CONSULTANCY

20 LUXURY CONNECT Sacha Orloff Consulting Group Her highness Princess Alexandra de Kerros Boudkov Orloff is the CEO and Founder at Sacha Orloff Consulting Group. She has also served as Managing Director of de Grisogono and has also been part of Senior Management at Groupe Horloger Breguet. Core expertise operates in the service and retail industry, specializing in serving the high-growth potential of GCC and Middle Eastern markets. The Group brings to Luxury Connect a wealth of expertise to brand development strategy; investments and acquisitions, and operational performance. Luxury Connect along with SOCG will organize specialist seminars and publish research papers that will enable India to sustain its position as a major force in the market.

21 LUXURY CONNECT LUXURY CONNECT E-COMMERCE Indian E-Commerce Market is projected to be worth 10 Billion USD by This is evident already by the surge in the number of new e-commerce players emerging in India. Start-ups are being offered Venture Capital even before their going live online. After having done a detailed need-gap analysis, Luxury Connect realizes the potential and is working on a unique to be watched out for model which will eventually change the face of the Luxury e-retail Sector of India.

22 Focus on Luxury Products Luxury Holiday Packages Luxury Apparel Luxury Mobiles Luxury Accessories Luxury Furniture & Furnishings Luxury Writing Instruements Luxury Handbags Luxury Footwear Luxury Homeware LUXURY CONNECT E-COMMERCE

23 LUXURY CONNECT LUXURY CONNECT SOURCING India- a major Sourcing hub since decades. The country has all the resources to be the back bone of Global Luxury. With the opening of 100% FDI in Mono Brand Retail in India, the 30% local sourcing clause is bound to play a decisive role in shaping up the future of Luxury Brands in India. Assistance to International Luxury Brands in sourcing Luxury Goods & Services from Indian Subcontinent. The Service has been further extended to Indian Luxury Brands who wish to set-up their Retail Points overseas. Offers a unique collaboration between Consultancy & Sourcing.

24 Product Design & Development Retail Data Analysis Re-Order Proposal Vendor Procurement Factory Compliance Shipping & Logistics Quality Audits Vendor Management Raw Material Procurement Production Control & Management LUXURY CONNECT SOURCING

25 LUXURY CONNECT Brand Portfolio Retail Gianni Versace Carolina Herrera Sergio Rossi Versace Collection Corneliani Versace Home Cadini John Smedley Damat ADV Tween Ferre Ferrante Princepe Arreddo Classic Jagtar Brioni Etienne Aigner Giuseppe Zanotti Versus Replay Miss Sixty Roccobarocco Sourcing Beretta Conte of Florence Robe de Kappa Napapijri Newport Mavi Lacoste Jones Tip Top

26 The Core Team Mr. Abhay Gupta: Founder, Promoter and CEO Awarded the "Retail Icon" for this year and appeared at Forbes Luxury Trend Report 2012 as one of the Industry Leaders, Mr. Gupta needs no introduction. A pioneer and veteran of luxury in India, he helped not only bring in but establish luxury brands like Versace, Versace Home, Versace Collection, Corneliani, John Smedley, Tween Damat ADV, Arredo Classic etc in India. Mr. Bhattacharya: Co-founder & Chief Sourcing Officer He comes with an experience of over 35 years in the sourcing and education business with a vast international exposure of joint ventures & tie up s. He was instrumental in setting-up and operating for five years, The Pearl Academy of Fashion s Bangladesh Campus. Mr. Love Ranga: Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer A NIFT graduate, brings in the required youthful incisive mind and energy, as a specialist in the fields of Planning, Luxury Buying & Merchandising, Operations Management and Sourcing. Having served as a strategy thinker in past and being an e-commerce enthusiast, he acted as one of the founding forces of Luxury Connect.

27 LUXURY CONNECT LUXURY CONNECT LUXURY CONNECT Registered Address: 4273-B5/6, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 70, India Office Address: 402, Avalon Apartments, New Manglapuri, MG Road, New Delhi 30, India M: LUXURY CONNECT The Branding

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