Lifestyle International Pvt. Ltd., part of Dubai-based retail and hospitality conglomerate, Landmark Group has announced the joining of Rishi Vasudev as the new CEO for Lifestyle and Home Centre from 1 June 2020.
Lifestyle International Pvt. Ltd., which has been operating in India since 1999, comprises Lifestyle stores (large format departmental stores), Home Centre (home improvement stores) and Max (value fashion chain) as well as International fashion apparel brands Bossini and Kappa.
To enable a smooth transition of leadership, Rishi will work closely with Vasanth Kumar who has been with Lifestyle for 15 years and was serving the role of Managing Director.
“We are delighted to welcome Rishi on board. His experience in fashion and consumer understanding will be a great asset to the business,” said H. Ramanathan, Chairman of the Board – India, Lifestyle International.
Rishi brings to the table 21 years of experience in the fields of fashion and retail, along with an understanding of both online and offline infrastructures.
Previously occupying the role of Senior Vice President and Fashion Group Head at Flipkart Group, Rishi was instrumental in differentiating the three businesses under the umbrella of Flipkart Group (Flipkart, Myntra and Jabong), along with formulating the overall fashion strategy.
He also helped the company create critical national and international ties for imminent growth and building private brands to set up the online marketplace.
Apart from his stint at Flipkart, Rishi has held positions of responsibility in some of the biggest brands in India. From serving as the CEO of Calvin Klein and Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Arrow, Gant and Izod for Arvind Brands Limited, to spending 8 years at Aditya Birla Group working on brands like Grasim and Louis Philippe, he has had an impressive career graph in retail, making him a prudent choice for helping Lifestyle International on its growth trajectory.
