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The Himalayan Times (THT), Nepal’s number one English daily, has been a trusted voice in Nepalese households for over a generation, fostering a relationship enriched by credibility, relevance, and consistency. Returning on 4–5 December 2025, THT BrandFest Nepal presents an engaging two-day summit that brings together insights, real-world examples, and meaningful conversations on the ever-evolving landscape of branding and marketing. Building on the momentum of BrandFest 2024, this year’s edition welcomes eight distinguished international speakers who will share global viewpoints and emerging trends shaping the future of branding. Complementing these keynotes, panel discussions featuring leading Nepali experts will offer grounded perspectives tailored to Nepal’s market reality. With a curated mix of theory, practical illustration, and strategic direction, BrandFest 2025 aims to broaden understanding, spark inspiration, and raise the standards of branding practice nationwide.

 

 

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Suhayl Limbada

Suhayl Limbada

Market Lead & Chief Marketing Officer KFC Thailand.

Suhayl Limbada is the Market Lead and Chief Marketing Officer at KFC Thailand, a Gold Cannes Lion winning marketer and champion of creativity. Over his career, he has helped shape and modernise some of the world’s most iconic brands, including KFC and Cadbury, and has been a key architect of business turnarounds across Africa, Middle East and Asia. Recognised globally for creative excellence, Suhayl has been honoured with multiple awards, including Cannes Lions, The One Show, Effie’s, Clio Awards, and the Grand Prix at the London International Awards. He is known for pairing bold ideas with commercial impact, taking the road less travelled, and bringing lateral thinking to complex challenges. Guided by heart-led leadership, Suhayl believes in winning through people and building cultures where talent thrives. His dynamic skill set and extensive experience make him a valuable contributor to the industry, with a voice that is respected and valued by marketers and industry peers alike.

 

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Go Big or Go Home: The Provocative Masterclass on Growth through Culture

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In today’s cluttered, hyper-connected world, brands don’t grow because they shout the loudest, they grow because they mean something in the hearts and minds of people. In this keynote, Suhayl Limbada, Cannes Gold–winning CMO and Market Lead behind some of KFC’s most culture-defining work, unpacks a simple but uncomfortable truth: growth is a cultural game, not just a marketing one.

Drawing from a decade of transforming markets across Africa and Asia, Suhayl shows how brands achieve disproportionate impact when creativity, commercial discipline and deep cultural empathy collide. This is a session for marketers who are tired of playing safe, who know that long-lasting, meaningful growth comes from brands brave enough to venture into uncharted territory with the courage and conviction to shape culture, not follow it.

And ultimately, it goes beyond campaigns. Suhayl reflects on the behaviours that separate brands that participate in culture from those that shape it, curiosity over ego, humility over hierarchy, courage over convenience. Because in the end, the brands that win aren’t the ones with the biggest budgets, but the ones with the deepest humanity.