Thursday, 04 DEC 2025 | 14:00 Hrs – 14:45 Hrs
TOPIC : BEYOND THE CHAIR SERIES I: INDIA’S SALON INDUSTRY TRANSFORMATIONS: LEADERSHIP, SCALE & THE NEXT FRONTIER
Abstract – India’s salon industry is undergoing a seismic shift—from service-led formats to experience-driven ecosystems. In this high-impact panel, leaders from the country’s largest salon chains unpack the forces reshaping the sector: digital integration, tiered expansion, talent upskilling, and the rise of wellness and dermatology-led offerings. With each brand operating 250+ salons, this conversation dives into operational scale, consumer evolution, and the future of franchising, loyalty, and tech-enabled beauty. Expect candid insights, bold predictions, and a roadmap for what’s next—beyond the chair.
MODERATOR
CEO
TRUEFITT & HILL
SPEAKERS
FOUNDER & CEO
ENRICH SALONS
FOUNDER
NATURAL SALONS
CEO & DIRECTOR
LAKME SALONS
CEO
LOOKS SALON
Siddha Jain
CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER, BOMBAY SHAVING COMPANY
Siddha Jain is the Chief Business Officer (CBO) at Bombae by Bombay Shaving Company, a bold and innovative brand redefining women’s grooming and personal care. Joining Bombay Shaving Company when it was focused on male grooming, Siddha was entrusted with building the women’s brand—now known as Bombae. Leading an almost entirely all-women team, she focuses on creating category-first products rooted in real consumer needs. In just 2.5 years, Bombae has achieved a remarkable ₹50 crore ARR, with plans to double by March 2025. An alumna of IIT Bombay, IIM Bangalore, and ex-Bain, Siddha is passionate about women’s wellness, tech, and most of all people.
Maria Antonietta Plantone
CO-FOUNDER & CEO, PDT COSMETICI
Maria Antonietta Plantone is the CEO of PDT Cosmetici and the visionary behind the brand Physio Natura. With over 25 years of expertise in creating skincare products, her journey began in a galenic laboratory in Puglia with her husband, combining the passion for natural ingredients with a commitment to sustainability. Under her leadership, Physio Natura has become a benchmark in the Italian cosmetics industry, known for innovative formulas that honour local heritage. Maria Antonietta champions excellence, teamwork and dedication to delivering high-quality, eco-conscious skincare solutions.
Namrata Soni
CELEBRITY STYLIST & FOUNDER, SIMPLYNAM
Launched in 2020, Simply Nam is new & innovative Indian beauty brand that combines the best of science and nature – to create safe, effective and long-lasting products with guaranteed results. For many years, She has worked as a makeup and beauty professional. She has been taught by and worked with the best, and learnt from 20+ years of experience, what Indian women want and need in their every day makeup & beauty routine. Through her new collection of products, she hopes to help women look and feel like the best version of themselves. A year after its inception, the innovative beauty & cosmetics brand – designed in Scandinavia, with the Indian woman in mind is ever expanding; with sheet masks, liquid lipsticks, make up bags and more. All products are developed and produced in close collaboration between Namrata Soni and some of Scandinavia’s best laboratories and the most experienced manufacturers. Every formulation is uniquely designed for Indian skin, as well as the Indian lifestyle and climate. The brand is 100% vegan and cruelty free, and we are a clean beauty brand.
Dolly Kumar
MANAGING DIRECTOR, ANCOROTTI INDIA
Dolly Kumar, a Cosmetic Engineer and visionary leader, is the Director of Ancorotti Cosmetics India Pvt. Ltd., a joint venture with Ancorotti Cosmetics, Italy. She works with major B2B clients like HUL, Reliance, Tata, Purplle, Nykaa, and Sugar, driving innovation in the Colour Cosmetics sector by introducing global trends to the Indian market. Dolly is also the Founder and Director of Cosmic Nutracos Solutions Pvt. Ltd., which launched brands like GAIA and Skinella. With her deep market insight, innovation, and exceptional R&D team, Dolly’s ventures are reshaping India’s beauty industry.