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Metro Brands appoints Uttam Kumar as Chief Product Officer
Seasoned leader with over two decades of experience to drive product strategy and merchandising excellence.
MUMBAI: Metro Brands has just put its best foot forward in the product game. The leading Indian footwear retailer has appointed Uttam Kumar as its new chief product officer. With over two decades of experience across India and the APAC region, Kumar brings a strong track record in product strategy, merchandising, and retail transformation.
In his new role, he will lead the company’s overall product strategy and merchandising function, with a focus on strengthening portfolio relevance, enhancing speed-to-market, and building scalable capabilities to support profitable growth.
Metro Brands Ltd. CEO Nissan Joseph said, “We are delighted to have Uttam on board. His deep expertise in product strategy and merchandising aligns strongly with our vision of accelerating growth across our portfolio.”
Uttam Kumar added, “I am excited to join Metro Brands at such a dynamic phase of its growth journey. I look forward to working with the team to further elevate product innovation and deepen consumer-centricity.”
Prior to this, Kumar served as senior vice president for Product & Merchandising at Bata India, where he led enterprise-wide merchandising strategy and product roadmap. His career also includes leadership roles across APAC and Southeast Asia, with a focus on AI-led forecasting, digital product lifecycle management, and modern merchandising frameworks.
In an industry where every step counts, Metro Brands has brought in a leader known for helping brands walk taller and faster. With Kumar at the helm of product, the company is clearly aiming to stay several stylish steps ahead of the competition.
