Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, September 2025 — Amit Dwivedi has been elevated to the role of Chief Strategy Officer & Head, Investor Relations at Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL). Over the past eight years, he has played a pivotal role in driving ABFRL’s growth strategy, business development, M&A, strategic partnerships, and investor relations—critical pillars of the company’s rise as India’s first billion-dollar pure play fashion retailer within the Aditya Birla Group.
In his new leadership role, Amit will spearhead initiatives around growth strategy, portfolio management, digital transformation, and investor engagement, further consolidating ABFRL’s position in the fashion retail ecosystem. His expanded mandate also includes deepening value creation across ABFRL’s strong brand portfolio comprising Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Allen Solly, Peter England, Pantaloons, Forever 21, The Collective, Hackett, Ted Baker, PRL, American Eagle Outfitters, and Van Heusen Innerwear.
Prior to this elevation, Amit served as Head – Strategy, Business Development (M&A & Partnerships) & Investor Relations from May 2017 to August 2025, reporting directly to the Managing Director. He led strategic planning, capital allocation, acquisition and divestiture efforts, go-to-market planning, and turnaround initiatives, shaping ABFRL’s portfolio and external stakeholder engagements.
Earlier, Amit spent over four years at Fortis Healthcare, where he was Deputy General Manager, Growth & Alliances. He led M&A and growth strategy formulation, evaluating and executing inorganic opportunities across domestic and international markets. He also executed complex carve-out transactions, demerger strategies, and played a key role in capital-raising efforts.
Previously, at Tata Housing Development Company, he contributed to strategic business development in North India. He successfully executed high-value transactions and joint ventures, building growth alliances with national and international partners.
In the earlier part of his career, Amit held roles at India’s first developer-backed RE Private Equity fund and Tata Motors, where he worked across investment evaluation, post-merger integration, and Six Sigma quality initiatives. His strategic foresight and operational excellence have consistently underpinned the growth stories of the companies he has been part of.
About Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. (ABFRL) is India’s first billion-dollar pure-play fashion powerhouse, renowned for its expansive portfolio of iconic brands and innovative retail formats. As of March 31, 2024, ABFRL reported revenues of approximately ₹13,996 crore and operates over 11.9 million sq. ft. of retail space across the country.
The company’s brand heritage includes Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Allen Solly, and Peter England, and its international portfolio features The Collective, Ralph Lauren, Hackett London, Ted Baker, and Reebok. It has further expanded into ethnic wear with Jaypore, Tasva, Marigold Lane, and collaborations with designers such as Shantanu & Nikhil, Tarun Tahiliani, Masaba Gupta, and Sabyasachi. The acquisition of TCNS Clothing Co. has bolstered its leadership in women’s fashion.
Through its TMRW initiative—ABFRL’s ‘House of Brands’ platform—the company partners with emerging D2C fashion and lifestyle brands, enabling digital-first growth and customer-centric transformation. ABFRL continues to advance digital transformation via its brands.com platform, strengthening consumer experiences across segments.
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