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Sussanne Khan says modern luxury is built on warmth and intention
MUMBAI: Luxury is getting a quiet makeover, and it has little to do with price tags. At Network18’s Innovate & Evolve Privé, powered by Liebherr, designer and entrepreneur Sussanne Khan said the new definition of luxury rests on warmth, intention and emotional intelligence.
Khan explained that design has shaped her life from the beginning and that true luxury lies in beauty with purpose. She shared that her work at The Charcoal Project is less about furniture and more about crafting stories within spaces. According to her, today’s idea of luxury sits at the crossroads of technology and emotion. Homes must feel soulful yet smart, blending natural materials, rare textures and thoughtful automation without losing their human touch.
She stressed that sustainability can no longer be treated as a trend. It must sit at the centre of every design choice. She highlighted practices like transforming industrial waste, empowering local artisans and experimenting with new eco-friendly materials. Curiosity, she said, is a designer’s greatest strength, because evolution stops the moment certainty begins.
Jewellery designer Farah Ali Khan added her own spark to the discussion with a story that drew both laughs and admiration. She revealed that she first tried interior design because of her mother, then dabbled in television and film, still unsure of her path. A trip to Los Angeles for what she hoped would be a carefree adventure turned into an academic triumph when she unexpectedly fell in love with gemology. She joked that she arrived hoping to party and instead became the Indian nerd who topped her class.
Farah described her design philosophy as one rooted in purpose. She cited Steve Jobs, saying design is function before anything else. Her jewellery brings together modern tools and traditional craftsmanship, creating pieces that combine precision with heritage.
With voices like these shaping the conversation, Innovate & Evolve is shining a light on how India’s idea of luxury is shifting. The new blueprint is clear: luxury today is less about excess and more about meaning, mindful choices and the willingness to evolve with intention.
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Magellanic Cloud names Syed Ameeruddin CEO of e-surveillance arm
Keeping a sharper eye on the future, Magellanic Cloud is putting a seasoned watcher in charge.
MUMBAI – Magellanic Cloud Ltd. has elevated Syed Ameeruddin as Chief Executive Officer of its e-surveillance business, bringing its iVIS and Provigil operations under a unified leadership to accelerate growth in intelligent monitoring and infrastructure solutions.
Ameeruddin, a nearly two-decade veteran of the company, steps into the role after leading the e-surveillance vertical. His career trajectory—from Business Development Manager to the top of the vertical—reflects a steady climb built on operational depth, client engagement, and strategic execution across multiple subsidiaries.
Over the years, he has played a central role in expanding the company’s footprint, strengthening client relationships, and streamlining operations. He has also been instrumental in integrating acquisitions, helping align new businesses with Magellanic Cloud’s long-term strategy while stabilising performance across diverse domains.
More recently, Ameeruddin has contributed to securing key mandates spanning railways, the National Highways Authority of India, and the BFSI sector—wins that have bolstered the company’s order book and deepened its presence in critical infrastructure.
Commenting on the move, Joseph Sudheer Thumma said Ameeruddin’s leadership has been “pivotal in shaping the e-surveillance business,” citing his ability to drive growth, build teams, and deliver strategic wins as key to the company’s journey. His elevation, Thumma added, is expected to further accelerate expansion in AI-driven surveillance and infrastructure solutions.
The transition comes as demand surges for AI-enabled monitoring, centralised command systems, and large-scale deployments across mission-critical environments. Magellanic Cloud’s e-surveillance segment—anchored by iVIS and Provigil—has emerged as a significant growth engine, delivering projects across banking, transport, highways, and public infrastructure.
In his new role, Ameeruddin will focus on scaling platform capabilities, expanding deployments in complex environments, and developing integrated solutions that enhance real-time intelligence and operational resilience. He will continue to serve as Chief Operating Officer of the company alongside his new responsibilities.
With this leadership shift, Magellanic Cloud is doubling down on its ambition to stay ahead in India’s rapidly evolving surveillance ecosystem—where seeing, increasingly, is not just believing, but predicting.
