Fakhruddin Ahmad

About Fakhruddin Ahmad

Retail & E-commerce CXO | Business Transformation | Global Sourcing & Supply Chain LeadershipA retail and e-commerce executive with 20+ years of experience driving business transformation, digital expansion, and global sourcing strategies. I have led high-impact growth initiatives, brand launches, and operational turnarounds that delivered strong revenue and profitability across diverse retail formats.At Kmart Australia, a leading retailer in Australia & New Zealand, I have played a key role in strategic growth, sourcing transformation, and supply chain optimization, implementing global best practices to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.My expertise spans market entry, category management, merchandising, and procurement, with a focus on building scalable, data-driven retail ecosystems that drive sustained growth.Key Focus Areas:1.Retail & E-commerce Strategy – Omnichannel Growth, Digital Transformation, Marketplace Development2.Global Sourcing & Supply Chain – Strategic Sourcing, Operations management & project management,3.Business Turnaround & P&L Leadership – Profitability Enhancement, Cost Optimization4.Market Expansion & International Growth – Southeast Asia, China & MENA, 5.Leadership & Transformation – High-Performance Teams, Change Management Open to CXO leadership roles where I can leverage my expertise to drive growth, operational excellence, and digital transformation in dynamic, high-growth markets. Let’s connect to explore how I can add value to your organization.

Experience

1. Senior Manager-product & Strategy- Anko

   Anko Sourcing

   Mar 2021 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Role: Strategy development for launch of the Group\'s Private Brand in Indian marketReport to the Director- KAS Group Asia; project leader and internal consultant to Kmart leadership on project progress & funding- Go-to-Market strategy for Anko in Indian direct to consumer market- Customer value proposition- Partnerships internal and external eco-systems (consultants, research partners, social media agencies, government agencies, manufacturing, and supply chain partners)-Strategic project management-Market research and insights

Education

• National Institute of Fashion Technology

  Garment Manufacturing Technology, Fashion, Manufactruing and Operation Management, Merchandising & Marketing.

  1998 — 2000

• Delhi Public School Korba

  School, Matchematics, Science, Social Sicenece

• Aligarh Muslim University

  B.Sc Hons-Statistics and Operations Research, Statistics and Operations Research

  1995 — 1998

• Delhi Public School - R. K. Puram

  10+2, Science

  1993 — 1995

Skills

• Supply Chain Management
• Target Costing
• Textiles
• Fashion
• Sourcing
• Retail Buying
• Market Research
• Pricing
• Apparel
• Store Management
• Team Building
• Management
• Denim
• New Business Development
• Competitive Analysis
• Business Development
• Team Management
• Retail
• Category Management
• Textile Industry
• Negotiation
• Brand Development
• Product Marketing
• Brand Management
• Merchandising
• Marketing Strategy
• Buying
• Knitwear
• Merchandise Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Supply Chain
• Trend Analysis
• Footwear
• Marketing
• Analytics
• Retail Management
• Business Strategy
• Vendor Relations
• Global Sourcing
• E-Commerce