Uttam Kumar Appointed Chief Product Officer at Metro Brands

Before this, Kumar was Senior Vice President – Product & Merchandising at Bata India

by e4m Desk
Published: May 6, 2026 2:32 PM | 2 min read

Uttam Kumar Appointed Chief Product Officer at Metro Brands

Metro Brands Limited announced the appointment of Uttam Kumar as Chief Product Officer and Senior Management Personnel, effective May 4, 2026.
Kumar previously held the position of Senior Vice President – Product & Merchandising at Bata India and has over 20 years of experience in product leadership across India and the Asia-Pacific region.
In his new role, he will lead product strategy and merchandising, focusing on enhancing portfolio relevance and accelerating product launches, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business growth.
CEO Nissan Joseph expressed confidence in Kumar's expertise to enhance margins and scale product functions, while Kumar emphasized his commitment to product innovation and consumer-centricity at Metro Brands Ltd.

Metro Brands Limited, in a regulatory filing, announced the appointment of Uttam Kumar as Chief Product Officer and Senior Management Personnel, effective May 4, 2026.

Prior to this, Kumar served as Senior Vice President – Product & Merchandising at Bata India. He brings over two decades of experience in product leadership across India and the Asia-Pacific region, with expertise spanning product strategy, merchandising, and retail transformation.

In his new role, Kumar will lead the company’s product strategy and merchandising functions, with a focus on enhancing portfolio relevance and accelerating product launches. He will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen product capabilities and drive overall business growth.

Nissan Joseph, CEO, Metro Brands Ltd. said, “We are delighted to have Uttam 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.”

Uttam 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.”

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Published On: May 6, 2026 2:32 PM

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