Chandrika Maheshwari is a media entrepreneur and platform builder known for conceptualising and shaping impactful leadership, recognition, and content-driven platforms in India. As Director and Co-Founder of Nexbrands Inc, she plays a key role in defining brand vision, narrative direction, and the creation of scalable intellectual properties that operate across national and regional markets.
Over the years, Chandrika has worked closely with leading MNCs, institutions, and emerging enterprises, contributing to the development of strategic platforms that bring together influential voices from business, governance, entertainment, and social sectors. Her work focuses on building ecosystems where ideas, leadership, and culture intersect to drive relevance and long-term impact.
She is the Founder of the India 2030 Leadership Conclave, a future-focused leadership platform that has evolved from its earlier identity as the Brand Vision Summit. The conclave reflects her vision of aligning leadership conversations with India’s long-term growth narrative, while celebrating excellence and fostering meaningful dialogue across industries.
Chandrika has also led the content vision and editorial direction for Live Your Best Life, Unscripted, a branded podcast created for Herbalife India. The wellness-led storytelling platform has recently seen strong traction, crossing over 100 million cumulative views across digital platforms, and has emerged as a credible and engaging format featuring leading personalities from sports, entertainment, and health.
Extending her work into the media space, Chandrika will take on the role of Managing Editor at People Who Matter, an upcoming digital-first media platform. In this capacity, she will lead editorial vision, narrative curation, and content direction, focusing on spotlighting voices, ideas, and stories that are shaping contemporary India.
Through her work, Chandrika continues to build platforms that go beyond recognition, aiming to inspire deeper engagement, thought leadership, and sustained influence. Her approach combines strategic clarity with cultural sensitivity, enabling brands and platforms to connect meaningfully with audiences at scale.
