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.
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.
Prior to joining Metro Brands Ltd, Kumar served as Senior Vice President - Product & Merchandising at Bata India, where he led enterprise-wide merchandising strategy and product roadmap.
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 Kumar 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.”
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.”
