Gunjan Shah Swaps Footwear for Paper as He Joins JK Paper

Gunjan Shah, who most recently led Bata India, has joined JK Paper as President – Paper, bringing experience across multiple consumer-facing industries to the paper manufacturer’s leadership team.
Shah served as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bata India, where he led the company’s operations in a competitive retail market. His career spans fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), footwear, consumer durables and telecommunications.
An alumnus of Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai, Shah holds a Bachelor of Technology in Computers. He also has a postgraduate diploma in management from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta.
His appointment adds cross-sector leadership experience to JK Paper as the company looks to strengthen its operations and pursue further growth opportunities.