Soumabrata Sarkar has recently taken on the role of Vice President & Business Head – Offline Business at KALKI, a leading name in India’s ethnic fashion industry. Based in Mumbai, Soumabrata brings with him a wealth of experience spanning over a decade in retail leadership, strategic operations, and business development across top apparel and lifestyle brands.
Before joining KALKI, Soumabrata served as Deputy National Sales Manager at Vedant Fashions Limited (Manyavar-Mohey), where he led the retail and Large Format Retail (LFR) business across India. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in scaling the organization’s retail footprint, driving operational excellence, and integrating e-commerce strategies that strengthened the brand’s position in the highly competitive ethnic wear segment. His leadership was marked by a data-driven approach, collaborative execution, and an unrelenting focus on enhancing customer experience.
Soumabrata’s career journey reflects his deep understanding of India’s evolving retail landscape. Having worked with renowned global and Indian brands like VF Corporation, adidas, and Reebok, he has honed his expertise in sales strategy, franchise management, visual merchandising, and retail optimization. His entrepreneurial stint as Co-Founder of Urbanshri Creation further showcases his innovative mindset and passion for blending traditional retail with digital channels.
At KALKI, Soumabrata will spearhead the company’s offline business strategy, overseeing store expansion, retail operations, and brand experience across India. He will also be responsible for making KALKI a preferred global Indian brand and driving the company’s efforts to expand its global footprint. His proven track record in driving profitability, optimizing processes, and nurturing high-performing teams positions him perfectly to lead KALKI’s next phase of growth.
With his strategic acumen and passion for the fashion and lifestyle sector, Soumabrata Sarkar’s appointment marks an exciting chapter for KALKI as the brand continues to strengthen its omnichannel presence and deliver contemporary ethnic wear experiences to customers nationwide.