Experienced business leader and retail strategist with 19+ years of experience in initiating and establishing marquee retail brands contributing to the India growth story; skilled at business and digital transformation. Has the distinction of launching and building some of the best lifestyle brands in India - FBB, Central, Brand factory, Westside and Littlewoods. Demonstrates success in heading business units and brand concepts to deliver stupendous results in revenue and profitability growth via operational excellence, building leadership teams and brand marketing strategy. Areas of Expertise include go-to-market strategy, profit and loss management, organizational culture, consumer insights, sales leadership, continuous process improvement, market assessment, customer experience, retail planning, strategic initiatives and talent management towards enhancing organizational value and performance. Skilled in Business Expansion, Retail Marketing, Operational Excellence, Corporate Development, and Board Leadership. Strong operations professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in Mechanical Engineering from Bangalore University.