Stanley Lifestyles Limited, a major Indian furniture manufacturer and retailer, has appointed Mr. Abhijeet Sonar as the Chief Executive Officer of Stanley Retail Limited, a subsidiary of the company. Sonar has more than 27 years of experience across luxury, hospitality, aviation, automotive and lifestyle sectors, with a background in leading business transformation and operational strategy.
The company stated that Sonar has worked across various premium categories and has experience in brand development, commercial operations and organisational growth.
Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Abhijeet Sonar, CEO, Stanley Retail Limited, said, “Thrilled to announce that last month I took on the position of Chief Executive Officer at Stanley Retail Ltd. Stepping into this role is both an honour and a responsibility. It marks the beginning of a mission to accelerate the growth of one of India’s most respected luxury brands and shape it into a world-class luxury house with global standards and ambition.
“Over the past few weeks, I’ve spent meaningful time with our Founder & Chairman, Mr. Sunil Suresh, and Co- Founder, Mrs. Shubha Sunil. Their clarity, passion, and craftsmanship, built over 30 years, have reaffirmed my belief that Stanley is uniquely positioned to become a powerful Indian luxury icon in the decade ahead.
“My leadership philosophy is simple: luxury is a craft, growth is a system, and equity is an outcome. At Stanley, this translates into three commitments.
“The first is purpose. I am committed to elevating Stanley into a global luxury house born in India, rooted in craftsmanship, design excellence, and meaningful storytelling. This includes building the House of Stanley as a future-ready ecosystem for HNIs, architects, designers, and global tastemakers.
“The second is people. I believe strong brands are built by strong, inspired teams. My focus will be on empowering our retail, design, manufacturing, and customer experience teams with clarity, ownership, and a culture of premium execution.
“The third is performance. Our growth agenda will be guided by disciplined P&L ownership, strategic expansion, operational excellence, and a consistent focus on long-term shareholder value and governance.
“With a holistic growth mindset & along with brand and business alignment, my approach ensures that every strategy, every initiative, and every decision delivers both creative excellence and measurable commercial impact. My experience across global luxury environments has taught me that leadership in this sector rests on understanding people, purpose, and long-term value creation. Every decision we take at Stanley will be shaped by this approach so that our craftsmanship, design vision, and customer experience consistently reflect world- class excellence.
“This new chapter is not only about scaling a business; it is about building a luxury house that India can be proud of. I am grateful to my mentors, colleagues, partners, and everyone who has been part of my journey so far.
“Excited for the new beginnings with the Stanley team.”
