Abhinav Sharan has been appointed as Vice President and Head of Retail Operations at Bata India Limited. With a distinguished career in retail spanning over 15 years, Abhinav brings a proven track record in retail strategy, franchise management, marketing, and operations across leading consumer brands.
In his tenure with Bata India, Abhinav has held multiple leadership positions including Assistant Vice President roles where he led franchise business, retail marketing, and visual merchandising. His prior experience includes key roles at Panasonic India, where he oversaw exclusive brand store operations and branch marketing, and at Pernod Ricard, where he was responsible for regional marketing in Punjab, Chandigarh, and Jammu.
Abhinav’s career also includes impactful stints at Nokia and LG Electronics, where he managed channel marketing, area marketing, and regional marketing initiatives across Northern and Central India. Known for his expertise in new store development, business transformation, and customer experience enhancement, he has played a significant role in shaping successful go-to-market strategies and delivering P&L growth.
An alumnus of IIM Indore, Abhinav has also been recognized with accolades such as BW 40 Under 40, Retail Professional of the Year, and Franchise Business Leader of the Year. His elevation marks a strategic move by Bata India as it continues to strengthen its retail leadership and enhance its customer-centric approach.