Shekhar Som — CEO

Strategic business leader with 27+ years of experience building, scaling, and transforming category-led retail businesses across global and Indian markets. Career spans leadership roles across Walmart, Tesco, and premium global brands- Rosenthal/Versace, Riedel & LSA. along with entrepreneurial experience in luxury retail. Proven track record of owning and growing businesses, driving margin expansion, building vendor ecosystems, and launching categories from the ground up. Known for combining commercial discipline with entrepreneurial agility—bringing together consumer insight, assortment strategy, vendor partnerships, and operational execution to deliver sustainable growth. Recognized for hands-on leadership, clarity of strategy, and ability to operate effectively across mass, premium, and luxury segments. CORE COMPETENCIES Enterprise P&L Leadership Category Strategy & Buying Excellence Vendor Ecosystem Development & Global Sourcing Assortment Architecture & Margin Optimization Retail Expansion & Omni-channel Execution Brand Partnerships & Licensing Strategy Operating Excellence & Performance Management Leadership Development & Cross-functional Alignment

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Retail Expert with extensive experience in luxury and category-led business strategies.

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Experience: 25 yrs 10 mos