AKSHITH VINUKONDA
ESSEC BUSINESS SCHOOL · SINGAPORE 2026–27 · EXCELLENCE SCHOLAR

MSc Marketing Management & Digital

"Moving from execution mechanics to brand architecture."

This strategy journal documents how academic theory at ESSEC (#1 in Asia, QS 2025) translates directly into real-world luxury brand strategy, consumer psychology, and market execution.

THE STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK: LEARNING → APPLICATION
01 / LEARNING
Consumer Psychology
ESSEC Curriculum
02 / QUESTION
Why do luxury brands retain pricing power?
Strategic Inquiry
03 / APPLICATION
Independent Maison Audits
Field Research
04 / OUTPUT
Published Strategy Case
Projects Thinking Journal Case Studies
FOCUS AREAS AT ESSEC
Luxury Brand Strategy

Preserving exclusivity, Maison heritage, craftsmanship storytelling, and clienteling in global markets.

Consumer Behavior & Insights

Deconstructing decision heuristics, luxury consumer motivations, and status signalling in Asia-Pacific.

Digital Marketing & AI

Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), AI-driven audience modeling, and omni-channel ecosystem design.

Marketing Analytics

Attribution modeling, Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) optimization, and data-backed brand growth.

Omni-Channel Experience

Connecting boutique physical experiences with friction-free digital luxury touchpoints.

Growth & Innovation

Scaling high-consideration brands while maintaining equity and sustainable pricing power.