Priyanka Gill

Priyanka Gill (born 2 June 1980) is a British fashion journalist, entrepreneur and angel investor[2] currently based in Delhi, India.[3]

Priyanka Gill
Born (1980-06-02) 2 June 1980
NationalityBritish
Alma materConvent of Jesus and Mary, Waverley, Mussoorie, Vidya Devi Jindal School (schooling)
Lady Shri Ram College for Women (BA)
King's College London (MA)
OccupationPOPxo (Founder and CEO)[1]
Spouse(s)Raj Gill
Websitepopxo.com

Career

Gill invests in lifestyle brands and early-stage technology start-ups. She is an investor in Bea's of Bloomsbury, a chain of cake shops in London, Yeildify, Campanja, SoundOut, and Raptor Supplies.[4]

In 2006, Gill started her blog named eStylista.[5] It went on to become POPxo.com. Besides the blog, she has also contributed to several international publications, such as The Independent and Travel and Leisure. Gill is currently a contributing editor for Harpers Bazaar India. She also writes for publications such as The Guardian,[2] Vogue India and Hello Pakistan.[4]

Art collector

Gill is a collector and investor in modern Indian art.[6] In 2009, she bought Tyeb Mehta’s Mahisasura for US$1.2 million at a Christie's auction in New York. This work was sold at Christies inaugural Indian sale in Mumbai in December 2013 for US$3.2 million.[7] Gill supports Indian art by hosting art soirees and receptions.[8][9]

Personal life

Priyanka is married to Raj Gill, an independent trader based in London. The couple is ranked as number 33 in list of Asian Power Couples Hot 100 presented by Red Hot Curry.[10]

See also

References
  1. https://in.linkedin.com/in/priyankagill%5B%5D
  2. "How can your small business stand out to a potential investor?". The Guardian. 27 November 2012. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  3. https://www.popxo.com/2016/10/priyanka-gill/
  4. Sharma, Meera (5 November 2012). "Bollyspice.com chats to Priyanka Gill about fashion and blogging". Bolly Spice. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  5. Reeves, Maila (18 December 2012). "Priyanka Gill: An Angel's Advice for Entrepreneurs". The Next Women. Archived from the original on 7 July 2014. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  6. Bhuyan, Avantika (13 December 2013). "Christie's India palette". Business Standard. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
  7. Elliott, John (20 December 2013). "0 Christie's wakes up the Indian art market with a $15m Mumbai auction". The Independent. Archived from the original on 7 October 2014. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
  8. "Christie's and Priyanka Gill Exclusive Tour". Curzon. 12 November 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
  9. "Christie's Hosts a Private Art Viewing in New York to Introduce eStylista.com". Peepul. 16 September 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
  10. "Asian Power Couples Hot 100: Surname - G". Red Hot Curry. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
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