The historic halls of the House of Commons, UK Parliament, resonated with applause, ideas, and a spirit of cross-border collaboration during the Global Brand and Leadership Conclave 2025, London International Summit and Awards. The prestigious gathering, hosted by The Brand Story and Observer Dawn, celebrated visionary leaders and iconic brands shaping the future of global trade, innovation, and India-UK partnership.
Held under the overarching theme, “India & UK – A New Chapter in Global Trade: Leadership, Innovation, and Market Strategies,” the conclave served as a unique platform for renowned business leaders, innovators, and policymakers to foster collaboration and spotlight emerging trends across diverse industries.
The event witnessed an elite convergence of influential personalities, with keynote addresses and felicitation ceremonies that spotlighted leaders making an impact on a global scale. Distinguished Guests of Honour included:
Mr Paul Scully, Former Member of Parliament, United Kingdom
Shri KC Tyagi, Former Member of Parliament of India (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha)
Mr Virendra Kumar Sharma, Former Member of Parliament, UK Parliament
The event commenced with a Conclave Theme Address by Mr Siddesh Pathre, Managing Partner, The Brand Story. He highlighted the transformative power of India-UK relations, acknowledged the exceptional award winners, and called for sustained collaboration through future summits.
A highlight of the evening was the Global Brand and Leadership Awards 2025, which honoured distinguished companies and individuals across a wide range of sectors for their innovation, excellence, and global influence. The awardees included:
AASOKA: India’s Iconic Brand for redefining digital learning as the best ed-tech startup of the year
Piramal Realty: Most Trusted Brand of the Nation in luxury real estate
DESI TRILL: Rising Star for leading the sound of new India as a top record label
CIFDAQ: India’s Rising Star for advancing crypto and DeFi access and rewards
Gravity Bath Private Limited: India’s Rising Star in bathroom fittings and sanitaryware
Finkeda: India’s Rising Star for offering comprehensive digital banking and financial services
Aspect Global: India’s Most Admirable Brand for cross-sector excellence
Denver: Most Trusted Brand in personal care and grooming
Perpetuuiti Technosoft: Most Trusted Brand for AI-enabled resilience solutions
RRP Electronics Ltd.: Most Trusted Brand in the semiconductor venture sector
Apollo Spectra: India’s Leading Brand in short-stay surgical hospital networks
Konica Minolta Business Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.: India’s Leading Brand for innovations in digital imaging and printing
The event also spotlighted individual excellence in leadership:
Mr Sahil Luthra, Founder & MD, Vijayan Trishul Defence Solutions: Young Leader Award for defence leadership
Mr Rohil Sharma, CEO, Perpetuuiti Technosoft: Leader of the Year for AI-enabled resilience
Mr Katsuhisa Asari, MD, Konica Minolta India: Leader of the Year 2025 for visionary digital growth
Mr Amiit Deep Kumarr, Founder & CEO, AssessCruve.ai: Most Inspirational Leader in AI advancement
Mrs Prreeti Jaiin Nainutia, Founder & CEO, Nirmooha Fashion House: HerPower Award for leadership in contemporary fashion
Mrs Monica Malhotra Kandhari, MD, MBD Group: HerPower Award for her visionary role in educational innovation
The conclave featured thought-provoking keynote speeches and a dynamic panel discussion that further deepened dialogue between India and the UK around leadership, business strategy, and innovation. It offered networking opportunities and powerful moments of shared purpose, encouraging sustained bilateral partnerships in the post-Brexit economic landscape.
Dr. Abhay Kaushik, Director and Editor-in-Chief of The Brand Story, addressed the gathering by congratulating the winners and thanking all dignitaries for their presence. He invited the participating brands and leaders to continue their journey of transformation through upcoming summits.
“The historic halls of the House of Commons echoed not just with applause but with the promise of a brighter, collaborative future. The Global Brand and Leadership Conclave 2025 stands as a beacon of how India and the UK can together script powerful stories of innovation, trust, and global excellence,” said Dr. Kaushik.
With support from The Brand Story and Observer Dawn, the summit reaffirmed the powerful role of public-private collaboration in propelling both nations toward shared prosperity. From digital innovation and AI to luxury real estate and fashion, the conclave celebrated the vibrant potential of Indian brands and leaders on the world stage, symbolising a new era of global leadership driven by purpose, vision, and partnership.
