Leads Brand Connect has named Raksha Narayan Kotian as Business Head for Coração Do Vale, the Portuguese extra virgin olive oil brand for which the company holds exclusive sales, marketing and distribution rights in India.
In her new role, Kotian will lead the brand’s growth strategy in the country, with a focus on market expansion, premium positioning, luxury retail partnerships and strengthening its distribution network. She will also drive collaborations across hospitality, wellness, lifestyle and luxury businesses, while overseeing initiatives spanning corporate gifting, experiential marketing, influencer partnerships and diplomatic engagement.
Kotian brings more than 15 years of experience across the hospitality, wellness, beauty, lifestyle and luxury sectors. Over the course of her career, she has held leadership roles at organisations including Panache, Jean Claude Biguine, Kaya, Chrysalis Home Needs and Fairmacs Diplomatic Supplies, where she worked across business development, commercial strategy and premium brand building.
Commenting on the appointment, Richa Khandelwal, Founder and Managing Director, Leads Brand Connect, said, “We are delighted to welcome Raksha as Business Head for Coração Do Vale India. Raksha brings a rare combination of commercial leadership, luxury brand expertise, and relationship-building capabilities that perfectly align with our vision for the brand. As India’s luxury and wellness-conscious consumer segment continues to grow, her experience in creating strategic partnerships, developing premium business opportunities, and building trusted stakeholder relationships will play a pivotal role in accelerating Coração Do Vale’s growth journey. We are confident that her leadership will further strengthen the brand’s presence amongst the gourmet and lifestyle connoisseurs.”
Speaking on her appointment, Raksha Narayan Kotian, Business Head of Coração Do Vale said, “Coração Do Vale represents far more than a premium olive oil brand; it embodies heritage, craftsmanship, authenticity, and a lifestyle centred around wellness and refined living. Indian consumers today are increasingly seeking products that offer quality, provenance, and meaningful experiences. I am excited to lead the next phase of growth for the brand in India by building strong partnerships, expanding our market presence, and creating experiences that connect consumers with the rich Portuguese legacy behind Coração Do Vale. I look forward to establishing the brand as a preferred choice in the premium lifestyle and gourmet segment.”
Founded in Portugal, Coração Do Vale offers a range of ultra-premium extra virgin olive oils rooted in Portuguese heritage and craftsmanship, catering to consumers seeking gourmet and wellness-focused products.
