Bengaluru: Landmark Group has announced significant leadership transitions within its Indian retail operations, effective October 1, 2025. The Group has appointed Sumit Chandna as Chief Executive Officer – Max Fashion India, effective October 1, 2025.
The changes reflect the Group’s focus on strengthening its leadership team and driving sustained growth across its fashion and lifestyle businesses.
As part of the new leadership structure, Shital Mehta, Managing Director of Lifestyle International Pvt. Ltd. (LIPL), has assumed an expanded mandate to lead a broader portfolio of businesses and Group Functions at LIPL.
Over the past eight years, Mehta has successfully guided the growth of Max and Easybuy, spearheading their transformation and positioning both brands for accelerated expansion in India’s competitive fashion retail market.
Landmark Group Names Sumit Chandna as CEO of Max Fashion India
In alignment with this leadership evolution, Landmark Group has appointed Sumit Chandna as Chief Executive Officer – Max Fashion India, effective October 1, 2025. Chandna, who previously served as Deputy CEO of Max, has played a critical role in enhancing operational excellence and reinforcing Max’s position as one of India’s most trusted value fashion brands.
The Group expressed confidence that under Chandna’s leadership, Max Fashion will continue to deepen its customer engagement, expand its retail footprint, and strengthen its brand presence across India.
Commenting on the leadership transitions, Renuka Jagtiani, Chairwoman of Lifestyle International Pvt. Ltd., said, “This is a proud moment and a testament to nurturing talent from within. Shital and Sumit have worked as a great team and will continue to shape our transformation journey. These changes reflect our confidence in the leadership team and our commitment to building a strong foundation for the future.”
Shital Mehta, Managing Director of LIPL, added, “I am humbled to take on this expanded role and excited to build on our strong foundation. I am confident that under Sumit Chandna’s leadership, Max will continue to innovate, grow, and strengthen its connection with customers across India.”
Sumit Chandna, CEO of Max Fashion India, said, “I am honoured to lead Max as CEO. Our team has worked tirelessly to transform the brand, and I look forward to continuing our journey of innovation and customer-centric growth.”
Founded in 1973 in Bahrain, Landmark Group has evolved into one of the largest omnichannel retail, hospitality, and leisure organisations spanning the Middle East, North Africa, India, and Southeast Asia. With 21 homegrown and several franchise brands, the Group operates over 2,200 outlets covering 30 million sq. ft. of retail space. Today, Landmark Group stands as one of the GCC’s largest omnichannel retailers and India’s leading home and fashion retailer.
