Ambreen Khan believes that the world only seeks innovative minds. She dabbles with diverse work interests - that offer her opportunities to keep her self motivated and moving ahead! In her current role as the communications head for The Indian Express, she also attempts to craft & curate programmatic campaigns that give their readers a wider range of information. Based out of Delhi, she is also associated with IHCL for collaborations & brand makeover.

A cultural entrepreneur dedicated to the Himalayan region, she has curated nine editions of this trans-Himalayan dialogue platform. A published author on Gandhi, she promotes regional art, heritage, culture and the environment in Uttarakhand. She actively engages in India-Sweden relations, focusing on sustainability, climate action & Himalayan geopolitics. A former journalist with The Pioneer, ANI/Reuters, BBC, & HTV Wales, she founded Porcupine Media to drive impactful storytelling.

Kapil hails from the world of advertising and represents his award winning company - Tree Design as a co-founder in New Delhi. But his heart is also set in the mountains of Kumaon where he spends his out of office days in peace and serenity. His understanding of brands and giving them shape and life is borne from that serenity. He is also committed to the cause of working for social change in the remote regions and making a value driven impact in peoples lives.

Mahima practices law in New Delhi, after having studied and lived internationally, bringing a unique perspective of diversity and adventure to Himalayan Echoes. Working for inclusivity, she contributes philanthropically to promote education for children in remote areas of Uttarakhand. She reads extensively, hikes on challenging terrain, and is an all-weather runner!

A member of the Managing Committee of the Delhi Branch of the Sri Aurobindo Society, Puducherry, Meera mentors the Khushali Project at the Madhuban Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Nainital and founded The Sunlit Path, a charitable boutique. She previously worked as Regional Cargo Director at KLM Royal Dutch Airline for India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. A nature enthusiast, Meera enjoys gardening, the mountains, and is an avid golfer.

Namita Gokhale is the author of twenty-five books across genres, Himalayan studies, mythology, travel, and children’s literature. Her debut novel Paro is a Penguin Modern Classic, and her works include Mystics and Sceptic and Treasures of Lakshmi. Recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award (2021) for Things to Leave Behind, she is also co-founder and co-director of the Jaipur Literature Festival. Deeply inspired by the Himalayas, her work revives oral traditions, while nurturing new literary voices.

Navroze Dhondy, an alumnus of the University of Allahabad, has shaped the Indian Advertising industry over 4 decades. His career began with LINTAS (LOWE), then moved to HTA (JWT), and later served as CEO of TBWA–ANTHEM and PERCEPT. Founder and MD of Creatigies Communications since 2002, he has brought fresh perspective to Indian brands in India and abroad. He is a passionate poet, writer and photographer.