The Fashion Entrepreneur Fund (FEF) announced the appointment of Deepak Lamba, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). With a career spanning over two decades, Lamba 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 contributions at Viacom 18.
In his role at FEF, Lamba aims to foster collaboration and mentorship opportunities, empowering entrepreneurs to thrive in the fashion and lifestyle sectors.
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.”
Vagish Pathak, chairman and Sanjay Nigam, founder of FEF, said, “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.”
As a venture studio valued at ₹540 crore, FEF combines funding with strategic mentorship to emerging talent, which fosters growth and opportunity for fashion entrepreneurs.
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 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.