Athena School Of Management

Athena School of Management students with Ms. Barbara Werschine, a distinguished global luxury leader and former CEO of Bompard and Head of the Hermès Leather Division, during an exclusive luxury leadership interaction in Paris 🇫🇷

Such moments reflect Athena’s commitment to providing students direct access to the highest levels of global luxury leadership, offering insights into heritage-driven brands, craftsmanship excellence, and strategic leadership at the heart of the Paris luxury ecosystem.

Crafting Futures – A Forum for Redefining the Next Era of Indo-French Collaboration | Paris

Athena School of Management was proud to be represented in Paris at Crafting Futures – the first-ever Indo-French Luxury Summit, held during Paris Fashion Week.

Representing Athena, Prof. Aditya Singh, Director – Athena School of Management, delivered the Welcome Address and played a key leadership role at the forum, contributing to high-level discussions on luxury, heritage, sustainability and Indo-French collaboration.

Organised by the Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie Franco-Indienne (CCIFI) in partnership with the Embassy of India in France, the summit brought together leading voices from the global luxury ecosystem to explore synergies between French savoir-faire and Indian heritage & craftsmanship.

Athena’s presence at this landmark forum reflects its growing global luxury footprint in Paris and its commitment to offering students exposure to international leadership platforms and real-world luxury ecosystems.

📍 Paris | Crafting Futures Luxury Forum

Athena School of Management students in conversation with Ms. Yosser Zmitri, General Manager - L’Oréal Luxe, gaining direct exposure to global luxury leadership in Paris 🇫🇷

Through on-ground participation and volunteering at international luxury platforms, Athena students engage with industry leaders and gain real-world insights at the heart of the global luxury ecosystem.

This interaction took place at Crafting Futures: Where Indian Innovation Meets French Luxury - the first-ever Indo-French Luxury Summit in Paris, organised by the CCIFI Arts, Culture & Luxury Club in partnership with the Embassy of India, Paris, as part of the Franco-Indian Year of Innovation 2026.

An evening where Indo-French luxury met at its finest.✨

Athena School of Management, through the Athena Center, was proud to be part of an ultra-exclusive Black Tie Dinner in Paris during Paris Fashion Week, bringing together leading voices from luxury, arts, culture, business and investments.

Hosted at the elegant Salons de l’Hôtel des Arts et Métiers and organised by the Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie Franco-Indienne – Arts, Culture & Luxury Society, the by-invitation evening set the tone for meaningful dialogue on the eve of Crafting Futures: The First Indo-French Luxury Summit in Paris.

Athena School of Management is pleased to share that Prof. Aditya Singh, Director – Athena School of Management and member of the CCIFI Arts & Luxury Club, will be leading the Forum, delivering the Opening Address, and moderating Panel 2 at Crafting Futures: Where Indian Innovation Meets French Luxury.

Organised by the CCIFI Arts, Culture & Luxury Club in partnership with the Embassy of India, Paris, the forum brings together leaders from luxury, heritage, sustainability and culture to explore the future of Indo-French collaboration as part of the Franco-Indian Year of Innovation 2026.

Athena students are also supporting the forum as part of the organising committee, gaining hands-on exposure to the planning and ex*****on of an international luxury platform in Paris.

📅 23 January 2026
📍 Hôtel Le Marois, Paris | ⏰ From 4:30 PM
🔗 Register here:
https://www.weezevent.com/widget_billeterie.php?id_evenement=1577289&widget_key=E1577289&locale=en_GB

At Athena, learning goes far beyond the classroom 🍫✨

Our students experienced the first-ever Salon du Chocolat India, immersing themselves in a world of luxury craftsmanship, creative storytelling, and a spectacular chocolate-themed fashion show.

This is experiential learning in action where global events become live classrooms and industry exposure shapes future leaders.

2026 is the year to think global, lead boldly, and create impact.
Wishing our students, faculty & partners a successful year ahead. ✨
Happy New Year!

Our Athena School of Management students, alongside our Director Prof. Aditya Singh FRSA FRAS FRAI, had the privilege of attending the grand opening of Andreu World’s new Mumbai showroom, marking 70 years of design excellence and craftsmanship - a landmark evening celebrating innovation, sustainability and the future of luxury design.

From engaging with global design leaders to experiencing first-hand how a top international luxury brand is expanding in India’s design capital, the event offered our students invaluable industry insights and real-world luxury exposure - the best classroom is the world itself!

Here’s to learning, connecting and shaping the future of luxury together! 💫

🎄✨ Season’s greetings from the Athena family!
May your Christmas be filled with cheer, celebration, and success.

Athena students at the CII Big Picture Summit 2025 in Mumbai!

Our students had an incredible experience at one of India’s biggest Media & Entertainment industry forums, where business meets creativity at a global level.

The Summit, themed “The AI Era – Bridging Creativity & Commerce,” brought together industry leaders, creators, policymakers, and innovators to explore how technology, storytelling, and commerce are reshaping the future of showbiz and media.

Athena students got firsthand insights into the business of showbiz, networking opportunities, and unforgettable interactions with Bollywood talents like Ishaan Khattar, Rajkummar Rao & many more, gaining inspiration and industry perspective beyond the classroom!

Athena students attended Cosmoprof India 2025 at Jio World Convention Centre, gaining hands-on exposure to global beauty brands, product innovations, packaging trends, and real industry insights.

Experiences like these help our students build a deeper understanding of how the beauty & luxury sector operates on a global scale — preparing them for future leadership.

Athena students proudly participated as both delegates and organizing committee members at the Rotary Model United Nations Assembly 2025 in Mumbai.

Our delegates brought home multiple awards — reflecting their academic excellence, diplomacy, and expertise in international affairs & geopolitics.
Meanwhile, our organizing team steered a 100+ delegate conference with finesse, showcasing world-class leadership & management skills.