OUR ADVISORY BOARD
At AFFLUENTIAL, we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled insights into the luxury market. Our newly established Advisory Board exemplifies this commitment, bringing together a distinguished group of industry leaders and visionaries. Their collective expertise ensures a comprehensive understanding of affluent and high-net-worth consumers. This esteemed panel provides strategic guidance, fosters innovation, and enhances our global perspective.
With the Advisory Board’s support, AFFLUENTIAL continues to set the standard in luxury market intelligence, offering our clients a distinct competitive advantage.
CHRISTIAN FODDIS
FORMER PRESIDENT APAC ZEGNA
Christian Foddis brings over 30 years of senior executive experience from globally renowned luxury brands such as Zegna, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Valentino. Having held leadership roles across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, Christian offers a truly international perspective on luxury retail strategy, brand positioning, and growth acceleration. His sharp understanding of evolving consumer trends and his proven ability to drive business transformation make him an invaluable asset as AFFLUENTIAL expands its work with the world’s leading luxury and premium brands.
“Christian’s global luxury retail experience will help guide AFFLUENTIAL in sharpening its value to C-suites navigating the dynamic landscape of affluent consumers,” Ali Mirza
EMMA SHERRARD
FORMER CEO QUINTESSANTIALLY
With over two decades in global luxury, lifestyle, and impact investment sectors, Emma Sherrard is best known for her leadership in scaling Quintessentially across Asia-Pacific, where she served as Global CEO and later Non-Executive Chairman. Today, she is a board member, advisor, and investor across luxury, travel, and financial services companies. Her deep understanding of high-net-worth consumer behaviours, combined with her ability to forge powerful strategic partnerships, will bolster AFFLUENTIAL’s capabilities in advising brands on brand loyalty, global mobility, and premium customer experience.
“Emma’s exceptional network and understanding of the luxury mindset position her perfectly to help our clients deepen their engagement with the world’s most influential consumers,” Ali Mirza
NIPUN MEHRA
FOUNDER AND CEO OF ULA
Nipun Mehra, Founder & CEO of Ula, a high-growth B2B e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia backed by Jeff Bezos, brings a strong background in technology, mobile commerce, and innovation. Formerly with Amazon and Sequoia Capital, Nipun has worked at the heart of digital transformation and startup ecosystems across Asia. His entrepreneurial insight and digital acumen will be critical as AFFLUENTIAL leverages data and technology to uncover affluent consumer trends in rapidly evolving markets.
“Nipun’s experience at the intersection of tech, data andenterpreneurship will shape how we deliver cutting-edge insights in a more agile and scalable way, and help us design a sustainable growth path” Ali Mirza
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