Kaajal Shivdasani

CEO, The Nanson

Kaajal is the CEO at The Nanson, a private members’ house in Singapore where business, culture and community intersect. She leads the team in convening thought leaders, entrepreneurs and change makers through bold conversations, cultural programming and curated experiences — building a dynamic space where ideas spark, perspectives collide and meaningful connections are formed.

A brand builder at heart, Kaajal brings over 20 years of global consumer and marketing leadership experience. She has launched three brands from scratch, taken one public, and driven growth across complex, multi-market environments. Prior to her current role, she was part of the global Häagen-Dazs team, leading the brand’s relaunch in China and establishing manufacturing in Asia. Her career spans iconic brands including Nutella and Ferrero Rocher, with responsibility across more than 90 markets from Korea to Latin America.

An active angel investor and board member, Kaajal advises early-stage start-ups on brand strategy, positioning and market entry into South-east Asia. She has been part of the judging panel for the Singapore Tourism Board accelerator, helped launch a travel and hospitality-focused VC fund in the region, and was recognised as one of Campaign Asia’s Top 50 Marketers in APAC.