Sourcing Professionals Alliance Hosts Landmark Meet & Greet Evening; Announces Founder Core Team.

The Sourcing Professionals Alliance (SPA) hosted a landmark Meet & Greet Evening marking a defining moment for the sourcing and buying fraternity. 

Conceptualized and led by Vishal Dhingra, the event witnessed participation from over 110 buying agents and liaison offices, making it a first-of-its-kind gathering for the industry.

The evening stood out for its extraordinary energy, vibrant interactions, and a strong sense of belongingness among members. Notably, the excitement among young and upcoming buying agents was clearly visible, especially with their active inclusion in discussions and decision-making, highlighting SPA’s progressive and inclusive approach.

SPA has already garnered recognition from various overseas trade shows and diplomats, and has successfully participated in and supported 6 trade shows, including 2 international trade shows, further strengthening its global outreach and industry presence.

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Addressing the members, Vishal Dhingra emphasized the importance of unity, professionalism and collective growth, encouraging members to actively contribute towards building a strong and credible industry platform.

The founder core team office bearers were then formally announced:
Chief Founding Patron – Vishal Dhingra
President – Amul Mehrotra (Ascent Sourcing)
Vice President – Tanya Bhatia (Serendipity Sourcing)
General Secretary – Sanjeev Jain (TQM Global Buying)
Treasurer – Deepak Joshi (MBG Group)

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Sharing his thoughts, the President, Amul Mehrotra, highlighted the association’s guiding philosophy: “One Team, One Vision, One Direction.”

Tanya Bhatia elaborated on the vision and objectives of SPA, emphasizing its commitment to fostering collaboration, transparency, and growth within the sourcing ecosystem.

The event was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including Jiro Kodera, Counsellor of Economy and Development, Embassy of Japan, New Delhi, and Ibrahim Mohammed, Commercial Counsellor & Head of Commercial and Economic Affairs, Embassy of Egypt in New Delhi. Both dignitaries appreciated SPA’s initiative and acknowledged its potential role in strengthening industry and international trade relationships.

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The presence of leading industry names such as Ranjiv Kapoor – Triburg, Piyush Kumar – Jofran, Vikas Dhingra – Speciality Merchandising, Sameer Thapar – Montrose, Dr. Nidhi Shankar – Green Linen Sourcing, Anupam Sharan – Mila Merchandising, H.P. Yadav – Maisons Du Monde, Ikjot Chhatwal – Cinnamon Sprinkle, Kumud Marwah – Francis Warcziag, Meenakshi Nehra Bhat – Tannvi Impex, Pawandeep Singh Sawhney – Indian Touch, Geetha Sashidharan-India Export Consultants, and many more further added strength and credibility to the gathering, reflecting widespread industry support.

Special appreciation was extended to the core committee members whose relentless efforts and commitment were instrumental in the structured formation of SPA and the successful organization of this event. Their behind-the-scenes contribution has laid a strong foundation for the association’s future.

The evening concluded with an engaging networking session, fostering meaningful connections among members. The founder core team received overwhelming appreciation and encouragement from all attendees.

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Sanjeev Jain, General Secretary, delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the distinguished guests, members, and organizing team. He reaffirmed SPA’s commitment to driving meaningful initiatives and working collectively for the betterment of the industry and its members.

With an inspiring start and strong industry backing, SPA is set to emerge as a unified voice for sourcing professionals—driving collaboration, innovation, and sustainable growth for the future of the industry.
CREDITS: PR received from official The Sourcing Professionals Alliance (SPA) WhatsApp chat. The content has not been edited and reviewed by us.

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