| Firm Name | Analyst Name |
|---|---|
| AMSEC | Shradha Agrawal |
| Avendus Spark | Gnanasundaram Saminathan |
| Dalal & Broacha | Bharat Gulati |
| ICICI Direct | Kaustubh Pawaskar |
| LFC Securities | Harsh Dubey |
| Motilal Oswal | Soham Samanta |
| PL Capital | Sani Vishe |
| Ventura Securities | Vinit Bolinjkar |
Rajesh Kumar Singh
Independent Director
- A Bachelor of Science (Hons.) and CAIIB (Part- I & II), Professional.
- Retired General Manager from the State Bank of India, possessing over 36 years of expertise in finance, operations, and strategic planning, including more than 12 years in the Corporate Clients Group as General Manager and Business Head.
- Held the position of Chief Operating Officer of the Indian Visa Application Centre in Dhaka, Bangladesh, for more than four years.
- Held the Chairmanship of the Central Electricity Authority’s Bid Evaluation Committee for more than two years.
Samidha Bhatnagar
CHRO-India of Pearl Global
- Samidha Bhatnagar is the CHRO-India of Pearl Global.
- Samidha brings with her an impressive career spanning over 25 years in the Human Resources domain, with deep expertise in the manufacturing sector. She has a strong track record of aligning HR strategies with business goals, leading complex organizational transformations, and driving initiatives in talent acquisition, performance management, capability building, employee engagement, and HR automation.
- Samidha is a strategic thinker and hands-on leader, She is known for her ability to develop high-performing teams, implement innovative HR solutions, and foster a people-centric culture.
- Samidha has completed her MBA from Guru Jambheshwar University, Hisar and is currently pursuing a Management Development Programme at IIM Kozhikode, further enriching her strategic capabilities.
Vijay Yadav
Chief Operating Officer (COO) -India
- Vijay Yadav is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) – India of Pearl Global.
- Vijay has 25 years of experience across diverse global markets, he brings extensive expertise in Business Production Operations, Manufacturing Planning, Quality Management, and Strategy Formulation. He has worked with both value-driven and volume-led organizations in regions including India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Cambodia.
- Vijay has deep experience in handling woven, knits, and denim businesses.
- He is a professional with a postgraduate diploma in Garment Manufacturing Technology (GMT) from the National Institute of Fashion Technology.
Girish H G
CEO of Pearl Global Guatemala
- Girish brings over 35 years of experience in the apparel industry, excelling in manufacturing, planning, marketing, and merchandising across markets like India & Indonesia.
- His leadership has driven strategic initiatives, business development, and strong client relationships with top global brands.
- He is a professional with a postgraduate diploma in Foreign Trade Management and International Trade Relations and Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
Mrs. Jyoti Arora
Non-Executive, Independent Director
- Mrs. Arora is a retired IAS officer with 36 years of service, has held key leadership roles in Power, Infrastructure, Electronics, IT and Education sector
- She held key positions of Government of India like Special Secretary & Financial Advisor – Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Joint Secretary – Ministry of power
- She held various positions in Government of Haryana as Additional Chief Secretary – Higher Education and Technical Education Department/Agriculture & Cooperation, she was also the Managing Director of Power Utilities of Distribution, Transmission & Generation for about 10 years and was the Director Industries and Deputy Commissioner of 4 districts of Haryana
- She led various reforms in the Power Sector as Managing Director of Haryana Power Utilities and also as Joint Secretary in Ministry of Power
- At Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, she launched the first PLI Scheme for mobile manufacturing and hardware electronics of around INR 70,000 crores, besides supporting various emerging technologies.
- In education sector, she steered the State Private universities Bill and was instrumental in setting up of private universities like Ashoka University & Global Jindal University
- Her last assignment was State Information Commissioner Haryana
Mr. Rahul Mehta Narendra
Non-Executive, Independent Director
- Chairman of the Advisory Board at the School of Fashion Technology, Pune; Trustee for Sadhana Education Society, TRRAIN, and the Rotary Club of Bombay Mid Town.
- An MBA from Bajaj Institute (1971), has over 40 years of experience in the garment industry.
- He was key in launching iconic brands like UFO Jeans, 109F, and Portico.
- Past president of the CMAI and the International Apparel Federation, he was the first Indian to lead the IAF.
Adarsh Sharan
CEO – India – Div 2
- Adarsh Sharan is the CEO of India Div 2 of Pearl Global.
- Adarsh has 26+ years of expertise across diverse global markets with specialization in cost effective and quality manufacturing, projects and business expansion, integrating product and design with marketing and business development, customer relationships, and creating an efficient supply chain leading to business growth and strategic business planning.
- He is a professional with a postgraduate degree in Garment Manufacturing Technology (GMT) from the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi.
Mr. Ashwini Agarwal
Non-Executive, Independent Director
- Founder and partner of Demeter Advisors LLP, a Mumbai-based family office firm
- A seasoned equity investor with 3+ decades of experience across emerging markets, especially India and South Asia
- Previously associated with, Ashmore Group plc as portfolio Manager and head of the India team
- Prior to Ashmore, he has worked with UBS, Kotak Securities, SSKI and SBI Mutual Fund in several capacities
- Mr. Agarwal is an alumnus of Shri Ram College of Commerce and IIM, Bangalore
Mr. Sanjay Kapoor
Non-Executive, Independent Director
- Founder & President, Genesis Luxury Fashion Pvt Ltd
- A banker turned entrepreneur with 2+ decades of experience in the Indian Fashion Industry
- Genesis Luxury is now a part of Reliance Brands Limited (RBL), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited
- Mr Kapoor has been pivotal in introducing several luxury International brands into India such as Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani, Armani Exchange, Paul Smith, Bottega Veneta, Jimmy Choo, Tumi, Coach and Michael Kors
- Member of Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and a recipient of several awards for his innovative initiatives in fashion retailing
- Mr Kapoor is an alumnus of Shri Ram College of Commerce and University of Rochester
Dr. Rajiv Kumar
Non-Executive, Independent Director
- Chairman of Pahle India Foundation, a non-profit making research think tank
- Member of Global Leadership Council, GASP, New York
- Director on Parley India Foundation
- Chancellor of Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune
- Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Giri Institute of Development Studies, Lucknow
- Previously associated with NITI Aayog as Vice Chairman
- He has a wide experience spanning across 4+ decades having worked in academia, government, industry as well as in multilateral institutions
- Dr. Kumar has a Ph.D in Ecnomics from Lucknow University and a D.Phil from Oxford University
Sebastian del Pinal
Partner and CEO
- Sebastian del Pinal is the CEO of the Guatemala Operations of Pearl Global. Having been educated in Autin, Texas, Sebastian has focused relentlessly on developing talent and making Guatemala a center for manufacturing excellence focused on processes, social , environmental and community engagement.
Amant Dewan
Partner
- Amant is a Partner of Pearl Global Guatemala
- He graduated with an MBA from Harvard Business School and B.A. in Economics from Brown University
- Amant has focused on investing in and building apparel manufacturers in Guatemala for the past 10 years. He previously worked in the private equity funds of Goldman Sachs and Citicorp Venture Capital, investing in the U.S. and Asia.
Matthew Healy
CEO - Branding & Licensing
- Matthew P. Healy is the CEO of Pearl Unlimited, a division of Pearl Global.
- He brings 35+ years of expertise in product design and development, merchandising, global sourcing sales execution and private label and brand marketing in the apparel industry.
- He has worked in several multinational companies such as Sean John – OOC, Tommy Hilfiger, Delta Galil USA, Kenneth Cole and Calvin Klein, implementing successful strategies to increase revenues and new product lines.
- He was running his own company named Apparel Partnership Group, LLC for 10 years before taking up this project with Pearl Global.
Paresh
CEO, Alpha Clothing
- He is the CEO of Alpha Industries Ltd and joined the PGL group in 2021.
- He’s a proven leader with over three decades of experience & expertise in manufacturing and trading knit & woven garments.
- He has worked with global brands across North America, Europe and Australia.
Jonathan Raimbault
Marketing & Design
- Jonathan Raimbault leads marketing & design in Spain.
- He is an international apparel expert with 15 years of experience in purchasing, sales and marketing.
- He has worked in some of the world’s most-reputed MNCs including Mango, Inditex, & Beximco, and successfully implemented strategies to increase revenues.
Amit Kumar
Director
- Graduate in commerce from Delhi University and Clothing Production Management from National Institute of fashion Technology (NIFT), Delhi
- Over 20 years of experience in the apparel business in India and Indonesia
“Manufacturing apparel for export is like running on a treadmill with its speed continuously increasing. To meet the expectations of our exacting buyers we need continuous improvements in efficiency, innovative and solution-oriented production techniques, and great fashion and design produced with impeccable quality.”
Narinda Leon
Design Head
- Narinda heads the Design division for Pearl’s UK branch
- She is responsible for overlooking the designing and development processes for UK and Southern Hemisphere
Kulbhushan Aggarwal
Director - Finance (Vietnam)
- Kulbhushan, is heading Finance, Logistics and Administration of PGVCL
- Chartered Accountant from ICAI in 2004
- With over 17 years of experience in Telecom, Banking and Apparel Industry,has worked with Airtel, ICICI Bank, Orient Craft Ltd.
Sumit Lath
CFO
- Sumit is the CFO of the Hong Kong vertical of Pearl Global
- He is a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and he completed his CS from The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
- With an experience of over 11 years in finance, he has worked with companies like Mukesh Choudhary and Associates, Federal Bank, Tolaram Group and Must Garment Group
Narendra Somani
CFO
- Narendra joined Pearl Global as the CFO-India in 2021
- He has over 27+ years of experience in Corporate Finance, Treasury operations, Financial Planning, Taxation and Commercial Operations.
- He gained his expertise by working with brands like Surya Roshni Ltd, SU-KAM Power Systems Ltd, Surya Manufacturing, Intex Technologies and Modelama Exports
Sanjay Sarkar
Country Director
- Sanjay acts as the Country Director for Pearl Global’s presence in Bangladesh
- He is a Chartered Accountant with Post Graduate Degree in Financial Management and leads the finance, operations, supply chain and commercials for Pearl Global.
- With an experience of over 32 years in the industry, Sanjay plays a key role in expanding the business and ensuring that processes are optimized.
Vikas Mehra
CEO
- Vikas Mehra is the CEO of the Bangladesh Operations of Pearl Global
- His journey with Pearl began in October 2021. He is responsible for handling the overall operations of both Woven and Knits business.
- His role is to align and integrate processes for a seamless system that can cater to fashion requirements in the US, UK, Europe and Australia.
Joanna Hales
Senior Vice President
- Joanna leads the UK division as the Senior Vice President.
- She is responsible for business and creative development, sales and marketing in Australia, Southern Hemisphere and UK
Gurusankar Gurumoorthy
CEO (Vietnam and Hong Kong)
- Guru heads the Vietnam and Hong Kong unit of Pearl Global.
- Guru’s varied experience of all aspects of the supply chain from Manufacturing, Sourcing to Retail gives him a unique ability to lead a sustained profitable growth, deliver strategies that offers critical solutions to customers, mentor talent and build a sustainability focused manufacturing operations known for excellence.
Rajesh Ajwani
Commissioner
- Rajesh heads P.T Pinnacle Apparels in Indonesia.
- He graduated from Bombay University and is a certified Chartered Accountant from The Institute Of Chartered Accountants of India. Rajesh earned his MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
- He has over 30 years of experience in the fields of apparel manufacturing, product marketing and sales.
Pankaj Bhasin
CEO (Woven)
- Pankaj is the CEO of the Woven Division (India) at Pearl Global.
- He graduated from the Delhi University and completed his post- graduation in Apparel Production and Merchandising from Pearl Academy of Fashion. He began his journey with Pearl Global.
- As the CEO, he handles procurement and execution of the business for the Woven processes.
Sundeep Chatrath
CEO (Knits Division)
- Sundeep is the CEO of Knits Division at Pearl Global.
- He graduated from Delhi University in 1989 with a Bachelor’s in Science.
- Sundeep has over 35 years of experience in the vertical of Merchandising with brands like Rangi International, Rolex Hosiery, J.C.T and more.
Jeffery Kreindel
Executive Vice President
- Jeff heads up the Sales and Marketing efforts of Pearl Global North America as Executive Vice President.
- With over 38 years of experience in the apparel industry, he has led US efforts for major manufacturers such as Must Garment USA, Kikit Jeans, Solutions, and Ilio.
- Jeff has traveled extensively to India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, China, and Hong Kong providing him with comprehensive knowledge in garment sourcing.
- He is a graduate of Philadelphia University with a BA degree in Textile Management and Marketing.
David Ayala
Global Creative Director
- David is the Creative Director of Pearl Global.
- He is a graduate from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising with a degree in Fashion Design along with a certification in Esthiology from the Aveda Institute.
- He has over 20 plus years of design leadership experience with brands like Macy’s, Walmart, UNIQLO, Levi’s, Puma and Calvin Klein Jeans.
Amy Rosenberg
Vice President - Merchandising - US
- Amy is the Vice President of Merchandising in the US for Pearl Global.
- Amy graduated from American University in 1995 and has over 28 years of experience in the fashion industry. Amy is a highly experienced and driven merchandiser, with a strong background in brand management, product development, market analysis, trending and business development. Amy has worked with some of the biggest brands in the United States including CK Jeans, Macy’s, Walmart, One Jeanswear Group and Jordache.
Dr. Mahesh Seth
Vice President - Operations
- Dr. Mahesh Seth leads the operations of Pearl Global in the US.
- He has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin, and a MBA from Michigan State University.
- He has been an advisor to the founders of Pearl Global from its inception, and has led the US operations on a full time basis since 2006. Prior to that, he had founded a process control software company in the US, which was eventually acquired by an Austrian company.
Ratna Singh
Group CHRO
- Ratna is the Group CHRO of Pearl Global
- She has over 20 years of experience in the field of Human Resources with special focus on talent development, talent management, talent retention, talent acquisition, team building, corporate events and more.
- She graduated from Delhi University in 1995 and has worked with some of the most renowned brands like Flipkart, McKinsey and Company Inc, Evalueserve and Sadhan Enterprise.
Sanjay Gandhi
Group CFO
- Sanjay is the Group CFO of Pearl Global, his journey with Pearl Global began in 2019.
- He graduated from Shriram College of Commerce in 1997 and is a certified Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He has also done a ‘Strategic Thinking’ program from ISB in 2013.
- He leads and drives the strategic relationships with Pearl Global business partners, financial institutions and investors.
- He has over 22+ years of experience, working with companies like Olam International, , Kalyani Group of Companies, Toshiba Group etc.
Pallab Banerjee
Managing Director
- Pallab is the Managing Director of Pearl Global Industries Ltd.
- He completed his Bachelors from Delhi University in 1990 and a diploma holder in Apparel Marketing & Merchandising from NIFT, and did his Financial Management from eCornell.
- He has been in the apparel industry for 3 decades, out of which 20 years were in Gap Inc. In his last assignment before joining Pearl he was Vice President of Global Sourcing and Managing Director of Gap India operation
- With world class experience in Supply Chain Strategic Solutions, he is able to devise competitive , long term strategies with the unique ability to identify trends that the brands pick on and develop.
Kumar Shailesh
Executive Director
- Bachelor degree in Science from Magadh University
- Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations from LNMI Patna and Diploma in Labour Laws with Administrative Law from Annamalai University.
- He has over 26 years of experience in the field of HR and Personnel Management and Labour Laws Compliances.
Mr. Deepak Kumar
Executive Director
- Deepak is the Executive Director of Pearl Global Industries Limited.
- He is 42 years old and has completed his Bachelors in Science from MDU Rohtak. In addition to the same, he also holds a PG qualification from Symbiosis Pune.
- Deepak is in the corporate industry for the past over two decades.
- He worked with the Delhi International Airport Ltd before joining Pearl Global Industries Limited.
Abhishek Goyal
Non-Executive, Independent Director
- Mr. Abhishek Goyal, graduated in Finance and Economics from The University of Virginia in 2002.
- He worked with Andor Capital Management ($11B AUM Long/Short Equity Fund) in Manhattan between 2002-2008, as Senior Analyst, covering technology companies with a focus on hardware and software. He then moved to Hong Kong (2008 – 2009) to start Andor’s office there and invest in Asian companies.
- In 2009, he joined White Elm Capital, as Senior Analyst and managed a $80M India-focused portfolio.
- In 2013, he co-founded OnCourse Vantage Pvt Ltd. OnCourse is India’s foremost creative and alternate education company. The mission of the company is to bridge the gap between formal classroom education and real-world skills, by offering a plethora of institutional and non-institutional programs to help develop life-skills along with assisting students who are looking for a world-class education abroad.
Rajendra Aneja
Independent Director
- Masters in Management Studies with an Advanced Management Programme at Harvard Business School.
- He has over 35 years of robust business management experience in multinational and family businesses in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.
- He has also been the CEO of a large retail business in the Middle East, handling about 75 large retail outlets in fashion, cosmetics and electronics goods in the Middle East, Far East countries.
Chittranjan Dua
Independent Director
- Master’s Degree in Economics from Delhi School of Economics.
- He has been a practicing advocate for over 35 years and has vast experience in Corporate Laws, Merger & Amalgamation, Public Issues, Corporate Structuring, Infrastructure Projects, International Trade & Taxation.
Anil Nayar
Independent Director
- B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering from IIT, Kanpur and MBA from IIM, Ahmedabad.
- He has over 36 years of experience in the area of Corporate Strategy, Corporate Restructurings, Structured Finance and HR Initiatives.
Madhulika Bhupatkar
Independent Director
- Bachelor of Science from S.N.D.T University, Mumbai
- Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics, and B.Ed from Pune University.
- She has over 30 years of experience in academics and general management and has held a position as Principal in various educational institutions.
Shifalli Seth
Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director.
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from University of Bradford, UK.
- She has international experience in trading and marketing of readymade garments and has good knowledge of the South East Asia region.
Pulkit Seth
Vice Chairman
- Bachelor of Business Management from Leonard N. Stern School of Business, University of New York, USA.
- Began his journey in the apparel industry in early 2000s.
- He has been overseeing the domestic & overseas operations of the Company and has played an important role in streamlining business processes and enhancing relationships with leading retailers in the U.S.
Dr. Deepak Kumar Seth
Chairman
- Economics Graduate from St. Stephens College, Delhi University.
- MBA from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, India.
- He is an active member of the Apparel Export Promotion Council of India.
- He was awarded the “Udyog Ratna” Award by the Haryana Government in 2006 for his entrepreneurial skills.