As an entrepreneur, she spearheads Sublime House of Tea, which she established in 2013 and introduced rare gourmet teas to the Indian market. Today Sublime House of Tea enjoys pan Indian market salience and offers a portfolio of 80+ products that has expanded beyond tea to include a range of fine spices and dry fruit as well.
As a journalist, writer, editor, and publisher, she helms the editorial board of the Falcon News, Prestige’s widely popular, quarterly news magazine, with a readership of over 50,000, as well as that of The Luxury Collection, the premium luxury lifestyle magazine circulated among high net worth individuals in India and abroad.
As a connoisseur of art, a philanthropist and a businesswoman to boot, she runs Sublime Galleria, Bengaluru’s gallery in the sky, as a platform for upcoming artists to showcase and market their work. Sublime Galleria achieves its mission both by holding art shows and by commissioning art for high end hotels, offices and residences. The Galleria also regularly conducts art auctions, the proceeds from which are earmarked for charitable causes.
As a media and communication expert, she drives Sublime House of Media and Sublime House of Events, and offers strategic communication and brand activation solutions for a diverse portfolio of clients.
As a restaurateur and gourmand, she steers Maayaa, the South Indian fine dining restaurant in Bengaluru, whose eclectic menu evidences both Uzma’s finely honed creative instincts and her rich knowledge of the culinary landscape.
As a much sought after orator, she is regularly called upon to deliver keynote addresses and make expert presentations at prestigious institutions and platforms, including the Indian Institute of Management, Chhavi ICGF, IFFB - Indian Fashion Forum, CII Karnataka Marketing & Brand Conclave, Rotary 3190 and CII Y20, among others.
Uzma’s many talents have won her recognition from leading industry and social institutions. These include, ‘Transformational Leaders 2022-2023’ at WRC Leaders Asia - the CEO Awards India, ‘IIHM Women Achievers in Hospitality’ from IHC, ‘Female Real Estate Professional of the Year’ at the 2nd BERG Awards, Singapore, ‘Woman Achiever of the Year’ Award at the Global Real Estate Brand Awards, ‘Woman Entrepreneur of the Year’ award by the Bangalore Management Association (BMA), FICCI-FLO Award for ‘Indomitable Spirit’ in inspiring the modern woman, ‘Female Real Estate Professional of The Year’ by Bangalore Real Estate Awards, and ‘Woman Super Achiever in Real Estate’ by ABP News Real Estate Awards.
Uzma Irfan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, with focus on Management, from the American Inter Continental University in London, from where she graduated with Honors and a dual degree.
