Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Announces Major Leadership Reshuffle

• Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail (ABFRL) announced top-level leadership appointments as part of a succession and transition plan.
• Suraj Bahirwani named CEO (Designate) of Pantaloons, effective April 1, 2026, taking full charge on October 1, 2026.
• Bahirwani, a long-time Aditya Birla Group member, brings over two decades of experience in strategy, retail operations, and B2B/B2C businesses.
• Current Pantaloons CEO Sangeeta Tanwani will oversee a phased handover until September 30, 2026, then serve as an advisor.
• Marco Agnolin appointed CEO of OWND! and Nikhil Modha as CFO (Designate), with current CFO Jagdish Bajaj transitioning out.