Responsibilities of the Candidate:

Own the brand's India P&L end-to-end revenue, margin, and profitability making the trade-offs needed to build a healthy, scaling business.
Define and drive the India growth strategy: market entry sequencing, channel mix, pricing, and expansion roadmap across retail and online.
Position the brand clearly within our house-of-brands portfolio, with differentiation in price, design, and audience.
Own store performance and expansion — driving sell-through, productivity, and the store economics that justify further rollout.
Partner with category and buying teams to shape assortment strategy, ensuring product-market fit for Indian consumers while staying true to the brand's global design DNA.
Set the direction for the India marketing engine — brand campaigns, influencer and community building, and performance marketing — and hold the team accountable for outcomes.
Build, mentor, and lead a lean, high-performing India team.
Own business reviews and reporting cadences covering performance, strategy, and course corrections.

Requirements:

Proven experience in business leadership, general management, or P&L ownership, with meaningful experience building or scaling a D2C brand; exposure to fashion/lifestyle, retail, or consumer brands is a strong plus.
Proven ability to own and grow a P&L — balancing revenue growth, margin, and working capital.
Strong grounding in brand building, retail operations, and consumer behaviour.
Entrepreneurial track record building or scaling a business, brand, or new market with founder-like ownership.
Experience or strong aptitude for working with global teams, balancing brand consistency with local relevance.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior leaders.
Bachelor's or Master's in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related discipline.