Job Summary:

We are looking for an accomplished Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the overall business and strategic growth of one of India's leading Apparel Manufacturing Groups.

The CEO will have overall responsibility for business performance, P&L, growth strategy, operational excellence, customer relationships, merchandising, manufacturing, supply chain, and organizational development. The role requires a transformational business leader with a strong understanding of the apparel and fashion ecosystem and a proven track record of scaling large businesses.

Key Responsibilities:

- Define and execute the organization's overall business strategy and long-term growth roadmap.

- Own the complete P&L, revenue, profitability, cash flow, and business performance.

- Develop and execute strategies to drive sustainable revenue growth and market expansion.

- Lead overall business operations across manufacturing, merchandising, sourcing, planning, supply chain, sales, marketing, retail, and eCommerce.

- Drive operational excellence, productivity, quality, cost optimization, and process improvement across the organization.

- Develop and implement effective merchandising and product strategies aligned with market and customer requirements.

- Strengthen relationships with key customers, brands, retailers, international clients, and strategic partners.

- Identify new markets, business opportunities, product categories, and strategic partnerships.

- Drive digital transformation and leverage technology across business and operational functions.

- Establish organizational KPIs and performance management frameworks to drive accountability and business results.

- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing senior leadership team.

- Ensure effective collaboration across merchandising, manufacturing, sourcing, finance, HR, marketing, supply chain, retail, and eCommerce functions.

- Monitor industry trends, consumer behaviour, competitive dynamics, and emerging opportunities in the fashion and apparel market.

- Develop strategies to strengthen the company's competitive positioning and brand presence.

- Drive strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.

- Ensure strong governance, risk management, compliance, and sustainable business practices.

- Represent the organization with key customers, investors, industry bodies, partners, and other external stakeholders.

- Provide strategic direction to the Board / Promoters and ensure alignment on business priorities and growth objectives.

Required Skills & Experience:

- 27-32 years of overall professional experience, with flexibility for exceptional candidates.

- Proven experience as a CEO / Managing Director / Business Head / P&L Head / Senior Business Leader.

- Strong leadership experience within the Textile, Apparel, Fashion, Garment Manufacturing, Retail, or related industry.

- Proven track record of managing large-scale businesses with significant P&L ownership.

- Strong understanding of the complete apparel and fashion value chain, including merchandising, manufacturing, sourcing, planning, supply chain, retail, and eCommerce.

- Strong expertise in business strategy, operational strategy, and organizational transformation.

- Proven experience in driving revenue growth, profitability, market expansion, and operational excellence.

- Strong commercial, financial, analytical, and strategic planning capabilities.

- Experience managing large and complex cross-functional organizations.

- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.

- Strong understanding of domestic and international apparel markets and customer ecosystems.

- Ability to build high-performing leadership teams and create a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

- Strong entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to drive innovation, transformation, and long-term growth.