Vakil completed his schooling at a top British educational institute where academics, sport and outdoor adventure remained at the forefront of the curriculum. Vakil started his professional career in a US Fortune 100 company and considers himself fortunate to have learnt during those early and young years a philosophy of perseverance, resilience and the ability to think ahead.

In 1997, he and his two brothers conceptualised and co-founded Marina Retail Corporation, under which brand Marina Home retail chain operates. He remains at the forefront of Marina Retail Corporation’s expansion and brand building strategy

The avant-garde lifestyle and home décor company is head quartered in Dubai (UAE) and operates  its large format showrooms across most Middle East markets, North Africa and the Indian subcontinent.

Stylish, cosmopolitan and unique in its concept with strong emphasis on high quality Marina Home is a desired name of repute in the markets it operates in and offers a strong aspirational value.

Born in India and having lived and worked in Switzerland, Spain and the UAE Vakil understands cross-cultural influences to the core can be vividly seen co-existing in his company’s  corporate culture and in the design harmony of its product mix that the sprawling Marina Home showrooms feature.

He remains at the forefront of Marina Retail Corporation’s expansion and brand building strategy and its vision to take the brand forward globally through company owned operations as well as its continued franchising plans.

As its co-owner, Vakil ensures Marina Home’s philosophy is clearly visible in its environment thus bringing in continued year on year growth and global accolades for the organisation.

A thought leader and a member of several business forums, Vakil is regularly seen as a speaker at International business events and conventions.