- Former Secretary, Tourism, Civil Aviation & Commissioner, Tourism, Govt. of Rajasthan; CMD – RTDC & Rajasthan State Hotels Corporation.
- President of New Tourism Foundation

- Former Secretary, Tourism, Civil Principal and Member Secretary, Board of Governors, IHM, Pusa.
- Member of the HRACC committee of the Ministry of Tourism

- Former Executive Chef of Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai
- Man behind award-winning Souk; iconic Golden Dragon and world ranking Wasabi

- Pinakin launched ‘Etcetera’ - India’s first lifestyle store
- Earned the unique distinction of being the first crusader of the ‘India Modern’ aesthetic.

- Founder & CEO of Indian School of Hospitality.
- Over three decades of experience in the hospitality industry with global brands as a leader

- Well-known interior designer, author, newspaper columnist and film producer