Teams

Louis Chua

Consultant

Louis has extensive experience in the Asia and IMEA (India, Middle East, and Africa) region. He has built a distinguished career in the FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) and F&B (Food and Beverage) sectors. His expertise includes driving growth initiatives across emerging markets through distribution channels and franchising/licensing.

Louis is passionate about franchising and licensing and has worked for international franchisors and licensors with the added experience of being a franchisee.

Akshansh Saxena

Consultant

Akshansh is a banking and wealth management professional with 15 years of experience. He has worked with HDFC Bank, DCB Bank, Whitehat Jr, Capital Quotient and several renowned local and foreign organizations. Akshansh was the Relationship Banker at HDFC Bank (Pune) spearheading a  portfolio of HNI customers.

A current member of the Advisory Board of Chauhan Mining Company and Sisodia Solar. Akshansh is also a technologist, wealth and marketing enthusiast.

From the City of Lakes – Bhopal and worked in Pune, Bangaluru, Goa, Nagpur and Noida, he is now settled in Bhopal. He has his own QSR business and also consultants for Mining, Renewable Sources of Energy, Hotel and Wealth Management companies.

Rakesh Nanda

Consultant Mentor

Rakesh has 25 years of experience in retail franchising in Australia, New Zealand and India under his belt

Rakesh is passionate about the defence and F&B industries and is currently active as a consultant in both sectors. He has been a consultant for the Franchise Association of India, Barista Cafe, Retail Food Group Australia, Marattha Chambers of Commerce Estb 1934 and Viksit Bharat Pune/ Maharashtra Chapter.

Edric Ho

Consultant Director

Edric is multi-faceted, with a background in consulting and experience in the startup and tech sectors. Having been at the helm of a marketing agency, Edric is well-versed in helping clients with digital strategies across various marketing channels.
Edric has also extended his digital expertise to managing a real estate endeavour, overseeing a popular website and video production.

Mex Cao

Principal Consultant

Mex is a serial entrepreneur with 15 years of experience in the technology sector. He has successfully launched three digital businesses and is working on several consultation projects to help businesses expand outside their home countries.

Mex specializes in creating digital marketing strategies and establishing strong omnichannel presences. He has been based in Vietnam for several years.

Niick Ruzzo

Consultant

Niick hails from California and has spent numerous years in Asia, assisting companies in comprehending the Asian markets. He has been a consultant and spokesperson for several companies and lives in Ho Chi Minh City.

Niick has a wide-ranging network throughout Vietnam and is strongly connected to the region’s business and social communities. His well-established relationships encompass a range of industries, including technology, finance, government, and local businesses.