Women leaders are reshaping India’s fashion retail landscape with bold innovation, strategic foresight, and a deep understanding of evolving consumer needs. Across segments—from luxury and fast fashion to D2C—these trailblazers are championing growth, sustainability, and inclusivity, while leading the charge in brand storytelling and digital evolution.
Overcoming challenges such as gender biases and work-life dynamics, they continue to raise the bar and elevate India’s presence on the global fashion map. This special feature celebrates dynamic women who have reimagined business strategies, introduced game-changing innovations, and driven their brands to new heights.
In this edition, we spotlight Jayanti Ganguly, VP – Category Management, Myntra—an inspiring leader redefining product innovation and retail excellence.
With a deep passion for the dynamic and ever-evolving retail industry, Jayanti Ganguly thrives in an environment where consumer preferences, market trends, and innovation intersect. Drawn to the fast-paced nature of retail, she finds motivation in the ability to shape consumer experiences, respond to emerging trends, and drive strategic growth.
As the Vice President of Category Management at Myntra, Jayanti plays a pivotal role in curating the freshest and trendiest product selections while ensuring a seamless and efficient delivery experience. Her focus extends beyond customers—she is dedicated to strengthening Myntra’s position as the preferred partner for brands and sellers, helping them amplify their stories, connect with the right audience, and expand their reach across India.
Her role is both strategic and high-impact, balancing customer satisfaction with brand partnerships to create a thriving ecosystem. With a background in Fashion Management from NIFT, Jayanti brings a keen understanding of the industry, continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence.
Challenges & Triumphs in Leadership
Balancing maternity with an ambitious career was one of Jayanti’s most challenging experiences, a struggle many women can relate to. Careful planning, along with continuous support from peers and the organisation, played a crucial role in navigating this phase successfully.
Key Strengths & Areas for Growth
- Strengths: Building and developing an A team; Networking & Deep Connections; Being fit
- Area of Improvement: Plan more family time
Game-Changing Decisions for Brand
Jayanti firmly believes that every achievement is a collective effort, and she takes great pride in the team’s success. Key milestones include the launch of M-Now, the speed delivery proposition in Bengaluru, technological advancements on the Myntra app such as Virtual Try-On, Maya, MyFashionGPT, and My Stylist, as well as the expansion of trend-first selections with new launches across categories from both Indian and international brands. These initiatives have significantly contributed to Myntra’s growth.
Career Aspirations & Future Goals
To be a part of the journey to take Myntra to greater heights.
Essential Skills for Success
- Consumer is the priority
- Data-driven approach
- Keeping innovation at core
Top 3 Emerging Trends & Technologies Shaping Retail
- Role of AI in fashion
- Immersive retail experiences
- Fashion at speed
3 Career Learnings
- Get your hands dirty early on in life. Ditch the AC office
- The team is the backbone and support. It has to be the strongest.
- Have mentors and peers who can show you the mirror from time to time.
Advice for Aspiring Women Leaders
Just keep hustling, experimenting with, and executing your ideas. Doing and learning is more fun as no one really has all the answers or the best strategy.
Vision for the Future
The Indian retail industry is on a remarkable growth trajectory, expected to reach US$ 2 trillion by 2032. This presents a pivotal opportunity for homegrown D2C brands to take center stage and reshape the market. Myntra is dedicated to fostering their growth by offering a powerful platform that amplifies brand stories, connects them with millions of fashion-forward consumers, and drives rapid scaling. Through innovation, data-driven insights, and a seamless shopping experience, Myntra empowers these brands to establish their presence. As Indian retail evolves, Myntra remains at the forefront, driving this transformation.
Biggest Role Model & Why
Nandita Sinha, CEO, Myntra and Sharon Pais, CBO, Myntra for inspiring both professionally and personally; Vishak Kumar, CEO, Madura Fashion and Lifestyle, ABFRL for shaping the work ethics and retail thought processes.
Life Mantra
Seek Discomfort.
