Amit Nayak has joined RJ Corp Retail as the Chief Operating Officer wherein he will primarily be taking care of their Nike business, taking charge in May 2025. In this pivotal leadership role, Amit will be spearheading business operations, growth strategy, and end-to-end brand execution for one of the world’s most iconic sportswear labels in India.
With over 12 years of dynamic experience in the retail and lifestyle sector, Amit brings deep expertise in brand building, omni-channel retail, product design, and strategic merchandising. Prior to joining RJ Corp Retail, he served as Business Head for Performax and Umbro at Reliance Retail, where he was instrumental in scaling both brands across categories including apparel, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and kids.
Amit’s professional journey includes impactful leadership roles as Brand Head, part of the CEO’s office at Reliance, and earlier as a participant in the prestigious Aditya Birla Group Leadership Program. Starting his career in operations at NTPC, he later pivoted to retail with a strong foundation in category management, customer insights, and growth strategy.
An alumnus of Tata Institute of Social Sciences (Silver Medalist) and Vellore Institute of Technology, Amit is known for his results-driven mindset and collaborative leadership. His appointment at RJ Corp Retail marks a bold new chapter in advancing Nike’s footprint and customer engagement in India’s competitive retail landscape.