Kamal Rustagi

Background

About Kamal Rustagi

A results-driven Sourcing and product leader with deep experience in building fashion retail/ecommerce businesses from the ground up. I’ve been fortunate to be part of multiple 0–1 journeys across some of India’s most dynamic retail and e-commerce brands — Pantaloons, Spencer’s, Flipkart/Myntra, and now Hopscotch — each one adding to my understanding of scale, speed, and innovation in the consumer space. I am full on hustler/Self driven/problem solver. Strengths 0–1 Business Building – Proven track record of setting up Sourcing & product functions from scratch across leading retail/e-comm brands End-to-End Ownership – From concept to shelf: strong in range planning, vendor onboarding, product costing, and delivery Category Expertise – Deep knowledge of fashion across kidswear, menswear, and womenswear; especially strong in building private labels from Value retail to Premium luxury brands. Global Sourcing Network – Strong vendor base across India, Bangladesh, and China with sharp negotiation & development skills Trend-to-Market Agility – Ability to convert fast-moving trends into commercial, margin-friendly products with speed Cross-Functional Leadership – Collaborative approach with design, planning, tech & buying teams for business-first execution Data + Design Mindset – Blends creative thinking with strong commercial sense to drive revenue and profitability Leadership #Sourcing #Quality #Apparel’s # Footwear #Startup #Retail # E-commerce #Manufacturing #Lowmoq # Small manufacturing units