All Writers: List

Prof Akosua K Darkwah is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Ghana and a former Director of the Center for Gender Studies and Advocacy (CEGENSA) at the University of Ghana. She holds a B.A in Psychology and Sociology from Vassar College and a doctorate degree in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has been teaching in the Department of Sociology Department at the University of Ghana since 2002.

Her research focuses primarily on the ways in which global economic policies and practices reconfigure Ghanaian women's work. Over the last two decades, she has explored this question with various segments of Ghana's female working population; traders of global consumer goods, factory workers, domestic workers, oil sector workers and farmers. Her work is published in a range of scholarly outlets including Women's Studies International Forum, International Development Planning Review, Journal of Gender Studies, Contemporary Journal of African Studies, Journal of Contemporary African Studies and Feminist Africa.

Raman Datta is a global market specialist who carries along experience of international markets with his many endeavours – Brands & Sourcing Leaders Association (BSL), Ai Glocal, Nera Global Style, Sands of India & Brand Brullen, to name a few.

With over three decades of extensive experience in the lifestyle Industry, he stands as a strong proponent of the idea to bring about change. His attention to detail make him an excellent consultant, speaker, and coach. 

He has been a strong advocate for growth of India’s textile trade and its position in the world and has been actively collaborating with numerous government, non-governmental, and private organisations.

Jess Davies is a Professor in Sustainability at Lancaster University and the Director of the Centre for Global Eco-Innovation. She is an interdisciplinary researcher focused on nature-based solutions that help us tackle climate change and environmental risks, and create healthier, sustainable and resilient landscapes, cities, and food systems.

Fashion, Retail & Education Industry Veteran | Spiritual Tech Entrepreneur | 25+ years of experience | Former CEO of Ants Consulting & COO of Future Group Co- Mother Earth | MBA from IIM Bangalore & Post Graduate from NIFT | Passionate about tech, innovation and sustainability.

Viral Desai is an renowned entrepreneur and environmentalist. He is the CEO of Surat-based textile processing house Zenitex. Under his leadership, Zenitex has bagged several state, national and international awards for energy conservation and sustainability. Desai is very active in environmental protection. Currently, he runs a nationwide movement under the 'Satyagraha Against Pollution and Climate Change' campaign and making people aware about protecting the environment.

Ria Devereux recently submitted and defended her PhD which focused on microplastics in rivers and estuaries case study:The Thames River at the University of East London. Previous to that, she did a masters in marine science and a project on microplastic abundance within Cnidaria and Ctenophores within the North Sea. Devereux has a strong interest in plastic pollution especially within marine and freshwater environments with research papers published within the area.

Danielle Dove is Surrey Future Fellow and a Fellow of the Institute for Sustainability at the University of Surrey. Her research centres on Victorian and Neo-Victorian literature, with a specific focus on dress and fashion history, material culture, and sustainability.

Katherine Duffy s a Senior Lecturer in Marketing at the Adam Smith Business School. Her research interest lies broadly within consumer culture and explores two research domains: 1) sustainability and circularity 2) the digitalisation of consumption. Her approach is qualitative and interpretivist.

Her research is published in a range of international journals including Journal of Management Studies (FT50), Journal of Business Research, Consumption Markets and Culture, Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, Journal of Marketing Management and Gender Work and Organisation.

Beginning his career, as a salesman in 1985, Susil S Dungarwal, is one of the few, who has grown from the ‘Shop floor’ to the ‘Board room’ in the retail & shopping mall sector. Over the last 38 years, he has headed various retail chain stores and shopping malls. Along the way, he left his mark on renowned retail brands such as Saint Mark, Sampath Jewellers, Paramveer, Silknots International, Big Kids Kemp, Saree Kemp, Shoppers Stop, Varsha Lifestyles, Haiko Supermarket, The Loft, The Culture Shop (now Suriti), and The Loot, to name a few.

He has been advisor to some of the best names in the shopping mall sector, prominent being Lulu Group, DLF Group, TATA housing, Malabar Group, Omaxe Group, Supertech Group, Gokulam Group, Chaudhary Group (Nepal), Alpine Group (Nigeria), Smile group (Oman), etc.

Over the years, he has advised a staggering 100+ malls, collectively spanning about 35 million square feet across six different countries. It is no surprise that he has earned the nickname as the ‘Mall Mechanic’ a testament to his unparalleled expertise and invaluable contribution to the ever-evolving world of shopping mall development and management.

He has been a keynote speaker and panelist at various Indian and international shopping mall forums, seminars and conferences.  He is also winner of over 40+ national and global awards for his achievements in the retail and shopping mall sectors.

He recently authored a book titled The Mechanics of Malls, which has been globally appreciated. His first two books as a part of the ‘Knowledge Series’ covering the entire retail sector prospects of India, were released by The Economic Times Intelligence Group (ETIG) titled Changing Gears – Retailing in India 2000–2001; the second edition of the same Knowledge series was published in 2002–03.

Through his career Devangshu Dutta has worked at ahead-of-the-curve initiatives. Beginning with broadcasting (All India Radio, 1986-1991), Devangshu commenced his career in the consumer sector in 1990 with the leading modern retail chain in India of that time, eventually heading the category that contributed one-third of the company’s sales. He then worked as part of the launch team of a 50:50 JV of an international fashion brand in marketing & distribution. Thereafter, he joined a small consulting firm at its earliest stage and contributed to its growth into the largest consulting firm in the retail and consumer products sector as a joint-venture with the leading global consulting firm in the sector. In 1999-2000 he co-founded an internet-based supply chain solutions business.  Subsequently, Devangshu founded Third Eyesight (a specialist management consulting firm) in 2003 and co-founded PVC Partners (an early-stage venture acceleration firm) in 2007.

Consulting: Devangshu has led consulting engagements related to strategy, operations and organisational change for clients from Asia, Europe, and the USA, with size ranging up to annual sales of over US$ 80 billion, from sectors including lifestyle and fashion, food & grocery, agri-business, home & DIY, consumer services, quick service restaurants, e-commerce, information technology, professional services and social development. Third Eyesight’s clients include market-leading corporate businesses and family firms from across the world, as well as government organisations, investors, and trade associations in various sectors.