Akshay Gupta

About Akshay Gupta

As the Co-founder & CEO of Luxury Connect Business School (LCBS), I am committed to building India’s premier platform for luxury management education. With over 15 years of cross-sector experience in luxury, hospitality, and education, my journey blends strategic foresight with hands-on leadership across operations, brand development, and institution building.Along with LCBS, I play a key role at Luxury Connect, India’s leading luxury consultancy, advising global luxury brands and helping them adapt to the Indian market. I’ve had the privilege of working closely with marquee hotel chains such as The Oberoi Group, Taj Hotels, Hilton group and Gleneagles gaining first-hand insights into excellence in service, customer experience, and brand storytelling — all of which continue to influence my leadership ethos today.At LCBS, I’ve led the design and launch of India’s 1st MBA in Luxury Brand Management, building an institution that now serves as a bridge between aspirational talent and global luxury expectations. From corporate trainings to academic collaborations, the school has partnered with top-tier brands across fashion, automobiles, real estate, and hospitality — equipping students and professionals to thrive in the evolving luxury landscape.In recognition of my work in building a niche educational model, I was honoured with the ‘Edupreneur of the Year’ award, a milestone that reflects my belief in the power of purpose-driven education.I continue to be inspired by the possibilities of transformation — for individuals, brands, and the industry at large — and remain committed to empowering the next generation of India’s luxury leaders.

Experience

1. Co Founder & CEO

   Luxury Connect Business School

   Jul 2025 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   As Co-founder & CEO of Luxury Connect Business School, I’ve led the vision, strategy, and growth of India’s premier institute dedicated exclusively to Luxury Brand Management. From launching the country’s 1st MBA in Luxury Brand Management to designing corporate programs for iconic Luxury brands like DDFS, BMW, Silhouette Eyewear, Central Park and others, my focus has been on bridging the gap between global luxury standards and Indian talent.

Education

• Kendall College

  B.A, Hospitality Management

  2009 — 2009

• Luxury Connect Business School

  Certificate Diploma, Luxury Customer Experience Management

  2012 — 2012

• Les Roches

  Swiss Hotel Association Diploma, Hospitality Management

  2006 — 2008

• Luxury Connect Business School

  Executive Diploma in Luxury Management

  2014 — 2014

• SDA Bocconi

  Luxury Brand Management, Luxury

  2012 — 2012

Skills

• Micros
• Front Office
• Management
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service
• Food
• Hotels
• Resorts
• Tourism
• Pre-Opening
• Inbound Lead Generation
• Opera
• Property Management Systems
• Hospitality Industry
• Customer Satisfaction
• Training
• Time Management
• Hospitality Management
• Rooms Division
• Revenue Analysis
• Online Lead Generation
• Restaurants
• Hotel Management
• Restaurant Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Hospitality
• Banquets
• French
• Fine Dining
• Marketing