The Fashion Entrepreneur Fund (FEF) is proud to announce that it has appointed Deepak Lamba, a distinguished media veteran, as its new chief executive officer. Lamba has over two decades of career experience in launching successful media initiatives for leading organizations.

Lamba hopes to create an atmosphere of cooperation and mentorship so that the entrepreneurs gain traction in these dynamic fashion and lifestyle industries while FEF focuses on supporting emerging talent within these industries with a specific business model focused on funding and strategic mentorship to serve as catalysts.

As a venture studio valued at Rs 540 crore, FEF is not only dedicated to funding but also to mentoring emerging talent through its unique model, which fosters growth and opportunity for fashion entrepreneurs. This includes a notable collaboration with Dharmatic to launch an annual web series, further strengthening FEF’s presence in the industry.

The Fashion Entrepreneur Fund boasts of an eminent investor pool comprising the likes of Akshay Kumar, Ravi Jaipuria,  Karan Johar, Naveen Jindal, Vinod Dugar, and other eminent business and entertainment personalities. With the ambitious goal of becoming the next unicorn in the fashion industry, FEF aims to achieve unicorn status by 2028 through strategic partnerships and investments.

Commenting on his appointment Deepak Lamba said, “I believe that powerful, meaningful experiences can shape industries and inspire individuals. With joining a progressive platform as FEF, my aim is to build communities and platforms that offer unparalleled value, both in terms of business and personal growth”.

On this occasion, FEF’s chairman Vagish Pathak and founder Sanjay Nigam stated, “With Deepak at the helm of the Fashion Entrepreneur Fund, we are poised to ignite innovation and drive sustainable growth in the industry, empowering visionary entrepreneurs to turn their dreams into reality”.

Lamb brings a wealth of expertise to FEF, having held key positions in the media and entertainment industry. Most recently, he served as the Founder and CEO of Times Strategic Solutions Ltd., and CEO of World Wide Media – the lifestyle and entertainment arm of the Times of India Group. He is also the Founder and CEO of Times Pro the education business unit of the Times of India Group. His leadership experience also includes roles as Business Head of Bloomberg UTV, as well as significant contributions at Viacom 18