Akash Talesara

Vice President : Product Development & Merchandising at Asian Star

Akash Talesara has a strong background in product development and merchandising in the jewelry industry. Akash is currently the Vice President of Product Development & Merchandising at Asian Star Company Limited, where they oversee creative development and merchandising for Jewel Art. Previously, they served as the General Manager of Design & Merchandising at Emerald Jewels Industries India Ltd., where they focused on developing new products and establishing outsourcing channels. Prior to that, Akash was the General Manager of Product Development at Gold Star Jewellery Ltd., leading a large team and securing patents for technology and trade marks. Akash also held positions at Firestar Diamond Group and NIRAV MODI, where they contributed to the conceptualization and brand building of products. Akash began their career at FINE GROUP, where they managed design and product development for various international markets. Akash started their professional journey as an intern at Gitanjali Gems Ltd., working on collections for Asmi and Nakshatra Diamond jewellery. Overall, Akash's work experience highlights their expertise in product development, merchandising, and brand building in the jewelry industry.

Akash Talesara has a diverse education history. From 2000 to 2003, they attended the National Institute of Fashion Technology in India, where they pursued a degree in AD: Precious Metal & Gemology. During this time, their focus was on merchandising, manufacturing, and product engineering. In 2004, they briefly attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, specializing in design management. In 2005 and 2006, Akash enrolled in the Welingkar Institute of Management and obtained a diploma in Import & Export Management. Later, in 2011 and 2012, they attended the prestigious Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, where they completed a degree in AMM, specializing in manufacturing engineering. In 2012 and 2013, they returned to the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad for further education, although the specific degree and field of study are unknown.

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