Education
About Breaking The Ceiling -
Breaking the Ceiling with Ashwin Bhadri is an initiative to bring together the brilliant minds in the business to share their idea-focused entrepreneurial journey to foster learning and inspiration.
About the Guest -
Hitesh Keswani is the Managing Director of Aspect Hospitality India Pvt. Ltd., one of India’s most dynamic F&B groups with a portfolio spanning fine dining, casual concepts, nightlife destinations, and international collaborations.
What began with the launch of Silver Beach Café in 2010 has today evolved into a powerhouse of celebrated brands such as Akina, Estella, Nom Nom, Radio Bar, Tuya’s, The Coconut Boy, The South Table, and Nom Nom Express, alongside global imports like Opa Kipos (Dubai) and Brunch & Cake (Barcelona).
With over 12 years of hands-on entrepreneurship and a current turnover of ₹120 crores projected to double by 2026, Hitesh is steering Aspect Hospitality into its next phase of aggressive expansion, including plans to launch 51 Nom Nom Express outlets in a single day across Maharashtra.
Driven by instinct, innovation, and an unwavering belief in guest loyalty, Hitesh continues to shape India’s evolving foodscape, one experience at a time.
About the Host -
Hi, I am Ashwin Bhadri the CEO of Equinox Labs - India's leading Food, Water & Air Testing Lab. Equinox is an Expert in FSSAI Compliance and Food Safety Management for Corporates and FnB Companies. Equinox Labs is a pioneer in Food Safety Monitoring and FSSAI Compliance. Equinox caters to a wide range of clients, including BPOs', MNCs', Food Caterers, Bakeries, and many more.
I am a National Level Speaker on FSSAI and I have trained over 50,000 people on FSSAI. I personally advise over 500 companies on their FSSAI Compliance, EHS Policies, and Critical Infrastructure Maintenance. I work with several elite brands to help them develop Food Safety Programs and also work closely with FSSAI for implementing the new food safety orders in the country.