Brands
Stanley Lifestyles appoints Venkat Gorti as joint managing director
MUMBAI : Stanley Lifestyles has tapped Venkat Gorti as joint managing director, betting on a seasoned global operator to sharpen execution and steer its next phase of growth.
Gorti joins the Bengaluru-based luxury furniture maker with more than three decades of leadership experience across manufacturing, technology and supply-chain–led businesses. Known for blending strategy with rigour on the factory floor, he has built a reputation for transforming complex operations into profitable, scalable engines.
At Stanley Lifestyles, Gorti will focus on tightening manufacturing excellence, securing the supply chain through deeper vertical integration and pushing digitalisation to deliver consistent customer delight. Expansion, including potential mergers, acquisitions or divestments, will also be firmly on the agenda as the company balances long-term brand building with the demands of the public markets.
Founder of Stanley Lifestyles, Sunil Suresh, added that Gorti’s global exposure and people-led style equip him to lead the company’s next chapter, marrying scale with luxury ambition.
A mechanical engineer and EGMP alumnus from IIM Bangalore, Gorti has held senior roles at ABB, Oracle, GE, Flextronics, Wipro Hydraulics, Honeywell and Homag, with assignments spanning the Middle East, Europe, the Americas and Asia. His career cuts across electricals, electronics, aerospace, hydraulics and woodworking, giving him a rare, cross-industry lens.
Recognised among Asia’s top 100 inspirational leaders in 2022 and former chairperson of the Furniture Fittings Skill Council, Gorti arrives as Stanley Lifestyles accelerates its retail and manufacturing ambitions.
The message from the boardroom is clear: Indian luxury furniture wants to think bigger, move faster and play on a global stage.
Brands
Rohini Laya Venkateswaran named executive director at Gillette India
P&G veteran with two decades of experience steps into leadership role
NEW DELHI: Rohini Laya Venkateswaran has been appointed executive director at Gillette India Pvt. Ltd., bringing with her more than two decades of experience across sales, strategy and brand leadership within the consumer goods sector. In her new role, she will help steer the company’s strategic direction and growth while strengthening its footprint in the grooming and personal care category.
Venkateswaran joins the board after a long career at Procter & Gamble, where she spent nearly 21 years shaping sales strategy, building brands and driving market expansion across India and international markets.
Most recently, she served as chief sales officer for India at P&G. Prior to that, she was vice president and country manager for east gulf markets, overseeing operations in Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar while also guiding sales strategy across the Gulf region, including the UAE.
Earlier in her career, she led sales strategy and planning for India while serving as marketing leader for brands such as Olay and Old Spice. During this stint, she focused on reshaping go-to-market channels and building awareness through digital, social and influencer-led campaigns to drive growth.
Her journey at P&G also included roles such as director sales strategy and planning leader India, associate director modern retail and ecommerce, regional manager for Delhi and Rajasthan, and several key account and trade marketing roles across the country. She also spent time in the United States working on the P&G Walmart international team, collaborating on global retail initiatives.
Venkateswaran holds an MBA in marketing from SP Jain Institute of Management and Research and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from RV College of Engineering.
With her mix of sales acumen, brand-building experience and global exposure, Venkateswaran’s appointment signals a sharpened focus on growth and market leadership for Gillette India.
