CEO - Luxury Fashion & Lifestyle Brand (PSS07826)

Overview of the Company

PSS has been mandated by our client, a leading modern Indian luxury fashion house known for its refined aesthetic, minimalist design language, and elevated retail experiences across India and international markets

Overview of the Position

Our client is looking for a CEO to lead a modern luxury brand through its next phase of growth in India and globally. This role requires a strong generalist leader with proven experience in scaling consumer brands, orchestrating cross-functional teams, and elevating brand desirability across markets

Key Responsibilities:

Deep Business Immersion - Understand the brand’s culture, capabilities, gaps, and operating rhythm by closely engaging with every function.
Strategic Roadmap & Business Planning - Assess existing business plans, identify gaps, and build a milestone-driven execution roadmap for sustainable growth.
International Market Expansion - Lead strategy and execution for the brand’s entry into international markets — positioning, partnerships, distribution, and phased rollout.
Retail & Omni-Channel Growth - Scale retail through new Experience Centres, strengthen e-commerce, and elevate store-level KPIs through operational excellence.
Brand & Customer Experience - Refine brand storytelling and elevate customer journeys across retail, digital, and service touchpoints to enhance modern luxury appeal.
Leadership & Stakeholder Alignment - Build a high-performing leadership team and maintain strong alignment with founders, board members, and key stakeholders.
Financial Rigour & Operational Excellence - Drive profitability, cost efficiency, and data-driven decision making while balancing creativity and business discipline.

Key Requirements:

Proven P&L leadership with experience scaling up a business
Track record of scaling brands profitably and executing growth strategies end-to-end.
Experience leading in international markets.
Strong stakeholder management, including boards and shareholders.
Experience managing multi-site, multi-geography, cross-cultural teams.
Background in luxury, premium retail, fashion, beauty, or hospitality preferred.
Strong understanding of omnichannel retail, e-commerce, and experiential retail.
Expertise in brand building, storytelling, and strategic marketing.
Experience implementing systems, processes, and scalable operating structures.