With over 25 years across retail, fashion, telecom, and consumer-facing businesses, I’ve had the privilege of building brands, scaling teams, and navigating the evolving pulse of the Indian consumer. For 15 of those years, I led Bestseller India as CEO, building the business from the ground up into one of the country’s most respected fashion retail portfolios. At Bestseller, we launched and scaled brands like JACK & JONES, VERO MODA, ONLY, and more. What began as a challenger in a competitive market grew into a network of over 1,800 physical touch points across India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal including exclusive stores, SIS formats, and digital commerce. I was deeply involved in every part of the journey: retail strategy, P&L management, omnichannel expansion, consumer segmentation, and team development. I always believed that brand success comes from consistency in product, experience, and culture and that great companies are ultimately built by great people. Today, I’m investing my time in a different kind of building. I work closely with early-stage startups and high-growth founders, advising them on how to shape strategy, build authentic brands, and lead with purpose. I’m especially drawn to businesses at the intersection of retail, technology, and consumer culture. Whether it’s through angel investing or advisory roles, my goal is to support businesses that create long-term value not only through growth, but through trust.