Sharath Kanth

Sharath Kanth

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Hello, I'm Sharath!

  • Brand Retail Strategist
  • Airport Commercial Leader
  • Travel Retail Specialist

With over 15+ years of experience in Fashion Retail, Travel Retail, and Airport Commercial Management, I currently serve as the country commercial director for Dufry India (Avolta Group), driving brand strategy & innovation

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ABOUT ME

I am a business professional recognized as the ‘Prominent Industry Leader of the Year 2023’ in the travel retail category by Business Mint. 

I also serve as an Advisory Board Member for the Inter Passenger Terminal Show, scheduled for 2025, reflecting my commitment to driving retail excellence and innovation.

With over 15 years of experience in Travel Retail and Fashion Retail, working with global brands across MENA and Asia markets, my expertise spans all aspects of retail business management, including P&L ownership, sales and operations, marketing, project management.

I have a proven track record of delivering large-scale global projects focused on new business initiatives and business acceleration.

My belief

What you measure, grows
What you focus upon, gets done

EXPERTISE

Brand Strategy & Management, Store & Retail Operations, Business Development, Digital Transformation

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EXPERIENCE

Milestones achieved

Jun 2024-25
India
Inter Passenger Terminal Show, Mumbai

Advisory Board Member

Nov 2022 - Present
India
Dufry India (Avolta Group)

Country Commercial Director

Dec 2018 - Nov 2022
India
Bangalore International Airport Ltd.

Operations Manager - Duty Free (Travel Retail)

Mar 2017 - Nov 2018
UAE
El Hebri General Trading

Senior Merchandiser (Max, Splash, Baby Shop)

Apr 2014 - May 2017
UAE
Apparel Group

Merchandiser (The Children's Place/ Kenneth Cole)

Sep 2012 - Apr 2014
UAE
Landmark Group

Asst. Planner (New Look - Women's wear)

Sep 2009 - Sep 2012
India
Indus League Clothing Ltd.

Buyer (Indigo Nation & Urbana)

Apr 2009 - Aug 2009
India
Lupine Designs

Fashion Designer (Accessories)

Education

2017
IIM Ahmedabad

General Management

2016
National Institute of Retail Management

MBA (Brand & Retail Management)

2009
Army Institute of Fashion & Design

BSc (Fashion & Apparel Design)

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