Uttam Kumar joins Metro Brands as Chief Product Officer
Prior to this, Kumar served as Senior Vice President - Product & Merchandising at Bata India
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Published: May 5, 2026 4:21 PM | 2 min read
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- Metro Brands Limited announced the appointment of Uttam Kumar as Chief Product Officer and Senior Management Personnel, effective May 4, 2026.
- Kumar previously held the position of Senior Vice President - Product & Merchandising at Bata India and has over 20 years of experience in product leadership across India and the Asia-Pacific region.
- In his new role, Kumar will lead the company's product strategy and merchandising, focusing on enhancing portfolio relevance and accelerating product launches.
- CEO Nissan Joseph expressed confidence in Kumar's expertise to drive growth and strengthen consumer connections, while Kumar emphasized his commitment to innovation and consumer-centricity at Metro Brands.
Metro Brands Limited disclosed through a regulatory filing that Uttam Kumar has been appointed as its Chief Product Officer and Senior Management Personnel, effective 4 May 2026.
Prior to joining Metro Brands Ltd., Kumar served as Senior Vice President - Product & Merchandising at Bata India.
Kumar brings over 20 years of experience in product leadership roles across India and the Asia-Pacific region, including product strategy, merchandising, and retail transformation.
In his new role, Kumar will be responsible for leading the company’s product strategy and merchandising function. He will focus on improving portfolio relevance and speeding up product launches. He will also work with cross-functional teams to strengthen product capabilities and support business growth.
Nissan Joseph, CEO, Metro Brands Ltd. said, “We are delighted to have Uttam on board as Chief Product Officer. His deep expertise in product strategy and merchandising aligns strongly with our vision of accelerating growth across our portfolio. His proven ability to enhance margins and scale product functions across markets will be instrumental as we continue to evolve our offering and strengthen our connection with consumers.”
Uttam Kumar, Chief Product Officer, Metro Brands Ltd. added, “I am excited to join Metro Brands Ltd. at such a dynamic phase of its growth journey. The company has built a strong legacy and brand equity in the Indian footwear market. I look forward to working with the team to further elevate product innovation, deepen consumer-centricity, and build agile and future-ready merchandising capabilities.”
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