Current Role: Founder, Chairperson, and Chief Executive Officer of Lumina Ventures — a market-leading enterprise at the forefront of sustainable consumer goods and transformative retail innovation.
Key Highlights: With over two decades of experience in business strategy, brand building, and global market expansion, Riya has redefined how sustainable products are manufactured, marketed, and distributed. Since founding Lumina Ventures in 2015, she has scaled operations to serve millions of customers across three continents, forging strategic alliances with Fortune 500 companies and securing multiple rounds of growth funding. Her leadership has earned Lumina Ventures recognition as one of the "Top 100 Most Innovative Companies" by Global Business Review. Riya has been featured in Forbes, Bloomberg, and The Economic Times, and has addressed audiences at the World Economic Forum and international entrepreneurship summits. Her accolades include the Women in Business Excellence Award (2023), Global Impact Leadership Award (2022), and a spot on the “50 Most Influential Business Leaders” list.
Personal Touch: A passionate advocate for women’s economic empowerment, Riya actively mentors emerging female leaders through global initiatives and serves on the advisory boards of several non-profits focused on sustainability and inclusive growth. She enjoys curating unique travel experiences, practices mindfulness as part of her daily routine, and believes in lifelong learning — often dedicating weekends to advanced executive courses and thought-leadership forums.