Arvind Fashions is one of the prominent players in the Indian retail fashion industry and has appointed Rohith Kumar as the new Chief Human Resources Officer. Kumar brings over a decade of experience in human resources, which will turn the objectives of the company into achievable goals.
Kumar brings a wealth of knowledge with his over 15 years of experience in human resources leadership and strategy. He has worked with several companies in top positions. Kumar started his career with HyperCITY Retail as a Management trainee and Officer HR in 2008. Later in 2010, he joined Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. as Head HR, and the list goes on. Before joining Arvind Fashions, he was the Chief People Officer at Hardcastle Restaurants.
With his extensive career in the retail industry, he gained expertise in management, talent acquisition, and culture management. Furthermore, Kumar fostered a culture of continuous learning and growth as well as implemented policies enhancing employee satisfaction.
Role at Arvind Fashions
As the new CHRO of Arvind Fashions, he will be responsible for aligning human resources strategies with the company’s aim. He will lead the human resources functions that enhance productivity, culture, and excellence within the organization His appointment is part of the company’s commitment to strengthening HR leadership. He is committed to attracting the best talents to navigate the changing patterns of the fashion industry and gain a competitive advantage.
Arvind Fashions manages the portfolio of renowned brands like US Polo Assn., Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Flying Machine, and more. The company aims to focus more on technology in operations and to position itself better in the market. In fiscal year 2023-24, the company accounted for a net profit of Rs 51.08 crore. The appointment of Rohith Kumar brings the experience needed in human resources. He induces a fresh perspective in the human resources strategies in the fashion industry.
