Shivika Goenka

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At the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, Shivika Goenka is shaping a playbook for businesses—one that blends heritage with an understanding of new-age consumers. As director, luxury & education, she straddles two worlds, yet anchors both in a common philosophy: building future-ready, experience-led ecosystems. Her ventures reflect this duality. The Gift Studio reimagines gifting as a design-led, personalised experience, moving the category beyond transactional purchases. “The focus has been on creating differentiated platforms that respond to emerging aspirations, not just existing demand,” says Goenka. Meanwhile, RP Goenka International School signals her push to transform education into a globally benchmarked, student-centric ecosystem, with a strong emphasis on inquiry-led learning and technology integration. The intent is to “move beyond conventional learning models and build an ecosystem that prepares students for a rapidly evolving world.” Her leadership style is defined as much by learning as by building. Working within a legacy conglomerate gives her the advantage of institutional depth, but also the responsibility to evolve it. “I am building, but I am equally learning,” says Goenka. Her broader luxury strategy, including the group’s investment in Falguni Shane Peacock, points to an integrated “luxury stack” that combines designer IP, immersive retail, and digital scalability. The goal is clear: to position Indian luxury on the global stage. As co-chair of the CII Schools Forum, she advocates closer alignment between education, industry, and policy to address India’s skills gap.