The fashion business of Tata Group, which has been shifted under Tata Digital was earlier led by Vikas Purohit. The reshuffle comes after chief strategy and business officer of Tata Neu, Shivcharan Pulugurtha exited the business just a year after coming on board, as per The Economic Times. The news has yet to be formally announced by Tata Group.

About Gopal Asthana

Asthana is a senior executive with 20+ years of extensive experience in providing strategic leadership and operational management to grow line of business including setting objectives, priorities, measures and managing P&L, budget and KPIs.

He has held central roles in the growth at reputed organizations like Nykaa Fashion, Future Group and Shoppers Stop Limited. He is known for driving strategic and analytical aspects for sustainability and success, with a proven record of consistently exceeding goals.

Aside from this, he is a key contributor in devising action plans, delivering and leading Web Commerce and Online Operations, Supply Chain, Luxury Retail, P/L and Performance Improvement, Customer Acquisition Strategy, Market Place seller Setup and Operations, Market Insights, Category Management, Enabling Digital Commerce, Department Stores Retail and Revenue Enhancement Strategies.

His core strengths lie in launching / re-launching retail stores across multiple locations and geographies.