Dr. Vaibhav Mittal, Hon. D.

Karmic Beauty is our belief in the eternity of natural care and it's a philosophy that embraces the natural and conscious way of living. Our core values arise from the idea that everything is derived from the Earth and will go back to the Earth itself. As a responsible company, we consciously create high-quality products that celebrate a world where self-care is elevated to a natural, indulgent and luxurious experience. Karmic Beauty is awarded D2C Brand of the Year (Organic Products) and featured in Forbes India.

Lead the strategic vendor relationships and commercial operations across one of India’s most expansive and innovative educational campuses. With oversight of over hundreds of suppliers and franchise partners - ranging from regional vendors to national and international brands. Our teams manage leasing and rental operations across 200,000+ sq. ft. of commercial space on a 600-acre campus, including a first-of-its-kind 100,000 sq. ft. mall within the university grounds. Our role blends operational leadership with strategic vision, ensuring that all vendor partnerships align with LPU’s mission to offer world-class infrastructure and experiences for over 40,000 students and faculty. Passionate about building long-term, value-driven partnerships that support educational excellence, working at the intersection of business development, facilities management and student-centric services.

Lovely Autos is a multi-city authorised dealership of Maruti Suzuki India Limited. At present we have showrooms and workshops in different formats such as Maruti Suzuki Arena, Nexa Experience, Nexa Service, True Value, 1S, 3S, Maruti Commercial etc. Our spread is all across Punjab including Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Nawanshahr, Banga, Balachaur, Shahkot, Nakodar, Jandiala, Bholath, Bhogpur, Goraya, Adampur, Kartarpur. Our outlets are armed with state of the art infrastructure and technologically the most sophisticated service workshop. Lovely Autos tenders the most satisfying and gratifying experience to its customers for more than 25 years.

An Award Winning Portal - eRetailer of the Year [Indian Salon & Wellness Congress] At LovelyLifestyle.com, our aim is to help you lead a lovely yet fulfilling lifestyle, by providing you with the largest selection of earthy & premium lifestyle products. To keep you inspired by mother nature, we offer a growing selection of products under various categories including Natural and Organic Products, Luxury Ayurveda, Beauty & Personal Care Products, Health & Wellness Essentials, Aroma and Spa products, Baby Essentials etc. Our carefully handpicked brands create products from high quality raw materials and/or organic and natural ingredients. At our portal, you will see the best brands in India, including Shahnaz Husain, Organic India, O3+, Nyassa, Khadi Naturals, Organic Harvest, Kronokare, Kaya Skin Clinic among others. We also have a rich collection of natural beauty products from trusted international brands such as Rica (Italy), Spa Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Casmara (Spain), Macadamia (USA), Thalgo (USA), Dermalogica, Avene, Bottega Di Lungavita (Italy), Natio (Australia) & many more. With 10,000 products from more than 200+ brands, it is our promise and pleasure to serve you with the best of the lot at Lovely Lifestyle!

- Assisted in the development of the strategic plan for the category. - Helped ensure successful execution of category strategies and tactics - Worked with Category Managers to choose and align the product assortment based on customer buying trends. - Built product catalogs inclusive of new product launches and promotions. - Worked collaboratively with Inventory Management team to optimize inventory productivity to meet financial goals. - Monitored and reported on competitor price, promotion, assortment and presentation tactics. - Assisted in vendor relationship management. - Worked with Category Managers to develop the vision for how the overall assortment is represented in stores. - Worked with Direct Brands, Marketing, SPG, and Retail Sales and Ops departments to drive the overall success of department goals. - Analyzed and developed weekly reports that reflect category performance trends.

Academic Concentration: Global Marketing and Strategy. Extra-Curricular Activities: Ex Co-President, Babson South Asian Business Association (SABA) Ex Vice President , Alumni Relations, Babson Family Enterprise Association (BFEA) Active Member and Performer, Babson Sorenson Center for Arts

• Analyzed the risks/benefits of developing a national website for assisting piano customers in the buying/selling of used pianos. • Analyzed competition and revenue opportunity of selling used pianos online, impact on sale of new pianos, strategies for distribution of used pianos.

• Researched and analyzed the musical instruments industry, the competition in the industry, and the key trends affecting the future opportunities and threats faced by Steinway & Sons. • Analyzed and quantified the value of All- Steinway School designation for the music schools and conservatories in USA. • Developed a forecasting tool to help manage Steinway’s inventory of pianos with dealers and in production phase.

• Hosted more than 250 companies for on-campus recruitment, resulting in more than 3500 placement for students. • Visited almost 300 companies including Fortune 500 and 1000 companies that have development centers and offices in India to maximize employer outreach and campus placements. • Represented University at various international level conferences organized by apex industrial bodies & chambers such as CII, FICCI, PHD-CCI and ISA to network with key Industry officials, learn and understand the problems faced by Industry. • Established academic tie-ups with Cadence, SAP, EMC2, Infosys, Sun Microsystem, Free Scale Semiconductors & Oracle to design, modify and teach industry relevant courses. • Active member of the Board of New Initiatives which deliberates on the new ideas including adoption of best practices being followed by Industry and Strategic Planning for overall policy making and organizational growth. • Conceptualized and organized national level forums such as “Placement Conclave”, “HR Summit” to discuss challenges in recruitment of talent and plan new skill enhancement strategies for students. Placement Officer (July 2006-July 2007)

• Marketed the HughesNet Global certification programs from premier institutes such as IIMs in India to executives as EDPs. • Developed marketing strategies for their "Powered by HughesNet" program that offered live & interactive tutorials and testing services for other national entrance tests such as IIT-JEE and for national board exams for schools in remote areas. • Checked the efficacy and applicability of satellite based tutorial programs using the VSAT as a mass education dissemination platform in India.

• Founded Guitarisma in 2003, providing guitar lessons to local kids and musicians, developing lesson plans for all skill levels. • Led a team of guitar players to deliver weekly lessons, fostering a love for music and enhancing skills. • Achieved a high student retention rate and positive feedback, contributing to the growth and success of Guitarisma.