Ganesh Subramanian

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India33 yrs 10 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over two decades of experience in fashion retail.
  • Pioneered sustainable innovations addressing industry inefficiencies.
  • Expert in consumer demand recognition and supply chain management.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in sustainable fashion retail with a focus on consumer insights and supply chain efficiency.

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Skills

Core Skills

LeadershipInnovation

Other Skills

ApparelAssortmentBrand ManagementBusiness TransformationConsumer InsightE-commerceEntrepreneurshipFashionGlobal SourcingManagementMarket ResearchMarketing StrategyMerchandise PlanningMerchandisingProject Management

About

With over two decades of deep involvement in the entire spectrum of fashion and lifestyle retail—from fiber production to final sale—I have developed a keen understanding of the industry's significant inefficiencies and environmental impacts. My extensive experience with global brands revealed a disturbing reality: around 50% of products are ultimately unwanted by consumers, leading to over USD 600 billion in annual economic waste and substantial environmental harm. Fashion ranks among the top three industries for carbon footprint, alongside oil and food, yet struggles with low profitability. Recognizing the critical need for transformative change, I have pivoted towards spearheading sustainable innovations that prioritize both economic viability and environmental stewardship. My team and I employ cutting-edge technology and a shift in thinking to revolutionize the industry by putting consumer needs and sustainability at the core of our operations. Importantly, our approach addresses the pressing issue of production waste from its inception, a significant yet often overlooked challenge. Fashion's complexity in managing supply and demand has not only sharpened our skills but also provided us with the scalable tools and insights necessary to extend our sustainable practices beyond fashion to other consumer goods sectors. This cross-industry applicability of our solutions marks a pivotal expansion in our mission. I invite you to join this transformative journey. Your collaboration is crucial as we unite to implement impactful, scalable solutions across multiple industries, addressing some of the most pressing challenges of our time. Specialities: Abstraction, Pattern Recognition, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Innovation, Leadership, Creation, Brand development, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Process excellence

Experience

Stylumia

Founder & CEO

Oct 2015Present · 10 yrs 5 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area

  • Our mission is to enable Brands, Retailers and manufacturers all over the world provide customer-right products at the right time, at the right place and at the right price, using deep technology through recognising consumer demand patterns at Internet scale.
Consumer InsightRetailMerchandisingSupply ChainFashionAssortment+18

Myntra.com

3 roles

Head - New Initiatives

Jan 2015Oct 2015 · 9 mos · Bangalore

  • In the process of disrupting the status quo.
  • Create learning opportunities by giving guest lectures focussed on Indian youth in leading institutes of the country (IIT's, IIM's & others) and Indian and International Internet, Retail, e-tail and investment forums.

Chief Operating Officer

Promoted

Jun 2013Dec 2014 · 1 yr 6 mos · Bangalore

  • Provide consumer right selection, differentiated in curated looks , and deliver delightful consumer experience

Chief Merchandising Officer

Apr 2012Jun 2013 · 1 yr 2 mos · Bangalore

  • Provide a continually improving and differentiating, choicest of consumer-right fashion in curated looks, to discerning indian consumers. Developed own brands of Myntra across consumer segments.

Walmart

Vice President & General Merchandising Manager (Softlines)

May 2010Mar 2012 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Led the fashion , footwear, baby needs (solutions), jewellery and accessories (Softlines) business of Walmart JV in india across all retail formats

Reliance retail

Asst. Vice President - Buying and Merchandising (Reliance Trends)

Jan 2006May 2010 · 4 yrs 4 mos

  • Being the part of creation of a new retail format in India right from ground research to seeing it through to a successful scalable retail model.

Tommy hilfiger

Head - Operations, Tommy Hilfiger, Arvind Tommy JV

Jan 2004Jan 2006 · 2 yrs · Bangalore

  • Led the Tommy Hilfiger team in India launching the first premium international brand and successfully scaled up.

Arvind brands

Business Head

Feb 2002Jan 2006 · 3 yrs 11 mos

  • Led a team of brand, design and product for Brand Excalibur growing exclusive retail and overall business.

Indus league clothing ltd

Head - Supply Chain

Jan 2000Jan 2002 · 2 yrs

  • A start up experience establishing end to end fashion supply chain from procurement to distribution & customer service across all channels of distribution

Morarjee textiles ltd

DGM - Planning & Customer Services

Mar 1996Dec 2000 · 4 yrs 9 mos

Coats viyella india

Management Trainee / Quality Assurance Manager

Jan 1992Jan 1996 · 4 yrs

Education

Anna University Chennai

B.Tech

Jan 1988Jan 1992

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