Board of Directors

Customer Care Associate, Chairman and Non-Executive Director

Mr. B.S Nagesh is the Founder of TRRAIN (Trust for Retailers and Retail Associates of India), a public charitable trust dedicated to empowering individuals in the retail sector. He has been associated with Shoppers Stop and its Group Companies since their inception in 1991, serving as the first employee. Driven by his personal philosophy of “Learn, Earn and Return,” he stepped away from his day-today responsibilities as Managing Director in 2009, at the age of 50, to establish TRRAIN and focus on giving back to society. Mr. Nagesh was also the founding Chairman of the Retailers Association of India and holds the distinction of being the first Asian retailer inducted into the World Retail Hall of Fame in 2008. He has been honoured with the NCPEDP–Helen Keller Award for creating livelihood opportunities for Persons with Disabilities and was recognised as a Change Maker at the SABERA Awards. He is also an Ashoka Fellow, joining a global network of leading social entrepreneurs.

Non-Executive Director

Mr. Ravi C. Raheja is the Group President of K Raheja Corp, India’s leading real estate conglomerate with over four decades of excellence panning across office, residential, hospitality, malls and retail business. The group houses 3 listed entities with Shoppers Stop Ltd., Chalet Hotels Ltd. and Mindspace Business Parks REIT. With the endeavour to build ‘strong brands’ and ‘communities’, Ravi has guided the commercial office business to the build-and-hold model rather than build-and-sell, with a clear focus on global benchmarking. Ravi has also played a prominent role in inking partnerships with leading institutional investors like Blackstone Group, GIC and JP Morgan.
An MBA from the London Business School and a respected name in India Inc., Ravi Raheja is the Member Engagement Officer of Young President’s Organisation (YPO) and served as the Chairman (Mumbai chapter) at Indian Green Building Council. He led the signing of the memorandum of understanding with CII-Green Building Council to construct green buildings back in India 2007. Having made significant contributions to the Board of Trade, and the World Economic Forum, Ravi was conferred with the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2020, for his efforts in the Energy, Real Estate, and Infrastructure domain, along with his brother, Mr. Neel C. Raheja. A strategic thinker with an analytical bent of mind, and strong people management skills, Ravi’s focus is on driving the group’s strategic business decisions, with an emphasis on brand expansion and stakeholder management.

Non-Executive Director

Mr. Neel C. Raheja is the Group President of K Raheja Corp, India’s leading realestate conglomerate with over four decades of excellence panning across office, residential, hospitality, malls and retail business. The group houses 3 listed entities with Shoppers Stop Ltd, Chalet Hotels Ltd. and Mindspace Business Parks REIT. Neel has piloted the diversification of the Group and is
known for his business acumen and understanding of the ecosystem in both global and local markets. He has ushered the malls and department stores format in India. Inorbit Malls and Shoppers Stop are the culmination of his endeavour to bring organised retail into the country. Neel has played a prominent role in inking partnerships with leading institutional investors like Blackstone Group, GIC and JP Morgan. Neel, an alumnus of the prestigious Harvard Business School (OPM Program), currently serves as the Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII) National Committee on Real Estate and Housing, as well as the India Chapter of the Asia Pacific Real Estate Association (APREA). He played a key role in a government-formed task force to assess India’s Special Economic Zone (SEZ) policy and was invited to join the ‘Champions of Change’ initiative by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the Energy, Real Estate, and Infrastructure sectors, Neel was honoured with the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2020, an accolade he shared with his brother, Mr. Ravi C. Raheja. Neel’s expertise lies in building growth through effective trouble shooting and leading through people management, virtues which are instrumental in fortifying the well-curated business empire.

Non-Executive Director

Mr. Nirvik Singh has over 35 years of rich and diverse work experience in the marketing and business leadership. He has been instrumental in developing some of the world’s most iconic brands, transforming marketing models for success in a digital – first world and helping organisations become customer centric that helps drive growth. He began his career with Lipton India, a Unilever company. He moved to Grey Group, where he held pivotal positions as CEO, Grey Group India, Chief Operating Officer, Grey Group South Asia and Chairman & CEO, Grey Group Asia Pacific. Till 2024, he was the Global Chief Operating Officer and President, International Markets of Grey Group. In this role, he oversaw all operation of Grey Group in Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. He has also led several acquisitions by the Grey Group in China, India, South Korea, Thailand, UAE, UK and South Africa. These acquisitions ranged from E- Commerce to Data, Shopper Marketing and Martech companies. After schooling at St Lawrence, Sanawar, he completed his initial degree from Calcutta University in 1985. Nirvik has attended Leadership and Executive programmes at both Harvard University and at Singularity University in Silicon Valley. In 2020, he was awarded as the Best Advertising CEO, Asia Pacific by Campaign Magazine. He has been awarded India’s Bharat Nirman Rattan Award for outstanding individual achievements and distinguished services by the National Integration and Economic Council and ‘Hind Rattan Award’ for his influence and service to India as an NRI. He also serves on the Board of Gulf Oil Lubricants India Limited and S4 capital PLC.

Independent and Non-Executive Director

Mr. Mahesh Chhabria is a Chartered Accountant. In his career spanning over three decades in the financial services industry, Mr. Chhabria has undertaken several leadership roles across private equity and investment banking firms. He was the Managing Director of Kirloskar Industries Limited, till March 31, 2025. He was responsible for developing and executing the business strategy  and overseeing capital allocation for the Kirloskar Group, led by Atul Kirloskar, Rahul Kirloskar, and Nihal Kulkarni.

Managing Director & CEO

Mr. Kavindra Mishra (Kavi) is a seasoned professional with over 26+ years of experience in retail, brand management, and business development. He currently serves as the Customer Care Associate – Managing Director & CEO at Shoppers Stop. Kavi joined the company in early 2023 as the Customer Care Associate & Chief Commercial Officer – External Brands & CEO Home, where he led and revamped the Home Category within the SSL Ecosystem. Prior to his tenure at Shoppers Stop, Kavi was the Managing Director and CEO of House of Anita Dongre, overseeing renowned brands such as AND, Anita Dongre, and Global Desi. Before that, he served as the Managing Director at Pepe Jeans India for six years, where he successfully transitioned the company from a joint venture to a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pepe Jeans Global, establishing the brand as a profitable and aspirational name in the denim
market. Kavi also co-founded Zovi.com, a start-up funded by Tiger Global and Saif Partners. His contributions to the retail and lifestyle segment were recognised by the Economic Times, which honored him with the Inspiring CEO Award in 2022. A Post Graduate Diploma holder from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, Kavi began his retail career with ABFRL, working with Allen Solly before heading their Middle East Business. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership roles in prominent retail companies, including Tommy Hilfiger, United Colors of Benetton, Pepe Jeans, and House of Anita Dongre. With a wealth of experience spanning over 25 years, Kavi is a distinguished leader in the retail industry.

Independent and Non-Executive Director

Mr. Arun Sirdeshmukh has been associated with the fashion business in India for 25+ years and has built some of India’s largest fashion brands and retail businesses. A management graduate from IIM Calcutta, Arun worked as the Group Brand Manager for brands Van Heusen, Louis Philippe, and Peter England for Madura Garments (now Aditya Birla Fashion). He worked briefly for IBM Global Services before becoming an entrepreneur (along with 7 other partners) to launch brands such as Scullers, Indigo Nation, and Urban Yoga for Indus-League Clothing (acquired by Future Group). Arun moved to Reliance Retail in 2006 as Director & CEO of Reliance Trends, credited with building India’s largest fashion retail chain, Reliance Trends, from concept to ~100 stores by 2012. He was also a member of the Executive Council, Reliance Retail and Director of Vision Express, a joint venture between Reliance and Grand Vision, UK. He turned entrepreneur once again in 2012 to start India’s earliest fashion e-commerce business as Co-founder and CEO of Fashionara.com with investments from Lightspeed and Helion Ventures. He then joined Amazon India in 2016 as the Head of Amazon Fashion and led the growth of this business to being amongst India’s largest Fashion destinations. Afterward, Arun served as the Senior Vice President and Global Business Head at Ola Electric, playing a crucial role in launching India’s largest EV business. He also held the position of CEO of Ola Cars until August 2022. Presently, Arun is an Independent Director on the Boards of Shoppers Stop Limited and Global SS Beauty Limited; Mentors and advises startups; and is an investor in Stellaris Venture Partners .

Independent and Non-Executive Director

Ms. Smita Jatia, a dynamic and accomplished business leader, is the Vice
Chairperson of Westlife Foodworld Ltd., formerly known as Westliþ Development, the master franchisee of McDonald’s® restaurants in West and South India. For over two decades, Smita has woven her passion for people and commerce into the very fabric of McDonald’s India’s success story, shaping it into one of the country’s most loved brands. Smita’s journey began in 1998 as a marketing leader, wherein she became the architect of iconic campaigns like ‘McDonald’s, main hai kuch baat’ and ‘Aap ke zamane mein baap ke zamane ke daam.’ From here, she delved into the very core of the business, traversing strategy, operations, and HR, emerging as the driving force behind transformative initiatives like McCafé and Experience of the Future restaurants. This versatility became her compass, guiding her to the helm as Managing Director and, recently, Vice Chairperson of the organisation. Under her leadership, Westlife Foodworld scaled unprecedented heights. The company not only achieved several financial milestones but also braved the pandemic storm with innovations like the launch of the OntheGo service on the McDelivery app. As a testament to Smita’s exceptional vision, Westlife earned the coveted ‘Top of the Charts’ honour from McDonald’s Corporation, recognising it as Asia’s best-performing market. Smita’s leadership extends far beyond the golden arches. As the Chairwoman of RMHC India, she champions the Ronald McDonald House Charities India chapter, a beacon of support for children suffering from cancer and their families facing unimaginable challenges. Under her leadership, RMHC India has touched countless lives, leaving an indelible mark on the community. Smita has a genuine passion for mentoring and nurturing future leaders. She believes in the power of mentorship to empower individuals and drive positive change. Through her experiences and expertise, she has mentored numerous aspiring professionals, guiding them on their path to success.

As the Vice Chairperson on the Board of Westlife Foodworld, Smita ensures that Westlife upholds a benchmark of high governance and controls to continuously create shareholder value. She also serves on the Boards of Shoppers Stop, Syrma Industries, and other notable organisations. In each space, she brings a unique perspective, fuelled by her vast experience, enriching these industries with her invaluable insights. A commerce graduate from Sydenham College, Mumbai, Smita further sharpened her skills through an executive management programme at Harvard Business School and a Marketing and Restaurant Leadership programme at Hamburger University in USA. Smita’s achievements have garnered recognition both locally and internationally. She was featured in Forbes Asia’s Power Businesswomen list, which highlights the Top 25 women across the Asia-Pacific region. Additionally, Business Today featured her on their Most Powerful Women
NRC list for several consecutive years.

Independent and Non-Executive Director

Ashish Hemrajani is the Founder and CEO of Big Tree Entertainment Private Limited, which operates BookMyShow, India’s leading online entertainment platform, offering tickets and end-to-end management for live events and movies as also sports, games, musicals, etc. It is the one stop shop for all out-of-home entertainment offerings in India.

Independent and Non-Executive Director

Ms. Purvi Sheth is the CEO of Shilputsi Consultants, India’s first and premier
strategic HR consulting firm. Ms. Sheth is a distinguished leader in human resources and strategic leadership and has spent over 25 years building and maintaining high-level executive relationships, demonstrating outstanding analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills. She is known for her expertise in resolving diverse HR issues while maintaining cultural sensitivity and adding globally sustainable and best practices to her clients. Her ability to translate solutions into practical, profitable applications has made her a highly effective leader. She excels as a presenter, communicator, and trainer, significantly impacting organisational and leadership performance. Her career is marked by significant contributions to business growth, leadership development, and the enhancement of organisational performance. As a second-generation entrepreneur, she continues to drive Shilputsi Consultants’ success and influence in the HR ecosystem. Her exceptional strategic insight, and dedication to ethical practices have solidified her reputation as a leader in HR and strategic leadership development. Ms. Sheth serves on several listed and unlisted Boards and chairs NRCs and other committees for many of them.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from St. Xavier’s College, Bombay, where she topped her department. She furthered her education with a CPD in Business Strategy and Leadership Management from Wharton School, USA, and certified as a Board Director by the IICA & Directors Club, Hunt Partners. Additionally, she is a Certified POSH Practitioner from NDIM, trained in Writing & Journalism, Xavier Institute of Communication, Bombay and the youngest Certified Leadership Grid Trainer by Blake & Mouton, as well as a GE Certified Recruiter. Ms. Sheth’s commitment to fostering ethical practices and enhancing organisational performance is evident in her impactful career. As a second-generation entrepreneur and accomplished leader, she continues to drive business growth and leadership excellence, making significant contributions to the HR and strategic leadership landscape. Her leadership has been recognised with the Abhyudaya Award for HR Strategist of the Year in 2022 and Youngest Member of jury panel for EIGHT consecutive years to judge Business Today’s “India’s Under 40 Leaders”. She is actively involved in professional organisations. She is a frequent speaker at industry forums and a guest columnist for numerous publications.