New Delhi, India, August 2026 — Relaxo Footwears Limited has appointed Kuldeep Shuklaa as Associate Head – Manufacturing Technical & New Projects, strengthening its manufacturing and technical leadership as the company continues to expand its capabilities across footwear production, product development and operational excellence.
Shuklaa brings more than 15 years of experience across footwear manufacturing, product development, sourcing, lean manufacturing, quality assurance, merchandising, production planning and technical consulting. In his new role at Relaxo, he will contribute to manufacturing technical initiatives and new projects, drawing on extensive experience of working with footwear brands, factories and supply ecosystems across India and international markets.
Prior to joining Relaxo, Shuklaa served as General Manager at OfBusiness, where his work involved leading activities connected with footwear brands including Adidas, Reebok, USPA, Comet, Steve Madden and Skechers. Before that, he worked with Campus Activewear Ltd. as Senior Manager, where his responsibilities included product development and sourcing.
Earlier, Shuklaa built significant international experience with CIL HK, where he worked across roles including Manager, Technical Consultant & Senior Merchandiser, and Product Specialist. His work covered footwear, bags, sports goods and accessories for clients and brands such as Walmart, Flipkart, Target, Tesco, ASDA, Skechers, SHAQ, AND1, Bass Pro, Avia, Athletic Works and Herman Survivor.
He also spent more than three years with Impactiva, working across China and Myanmar in technology, lean manufacturing, merchandising and production coordination. His responsibilities included process optimization, Kaizen, Six Sigma, line balancing, quality management, root-cause analysis, corrective action planning, production engineering and lean transformation. Earlier in his career, Shuklaa worked in production and planning with KTI-Plersch Kältetechnik GmbH and as a Production Coordinator with OM Enterprises.
Shuklaa completed a Post Diploma in Marketing Management from IIT Kanpur, where he earned an A+ grade, and has also pursued a Textile & Fashion Business Specialist programme at the Institute of Apparel Management. His combination of technical, manufacturing, sourcing and commercial exposure positions him well for his new responsibility at Relaxo Footwears.
About Relaxo Footwears Limited
Relaxo Footwears Limited, incorporated in 1984, is one of India’s largest footwear manufacturers. Its brand portfolio includes Relaxo, Sparx, Flite, Bahamas, Boston, Mary Jane and Kid’s Fun, serving a wide range of consumer segments across the country.
The company operates through approximately 650 distributors, more than 70,000 retailers and multi-brand outlets, and 399 Exclusive Brand Outlets. Relaxo also exports to around 34 countries and maintains an overseas presence in Dubai. Its manufacturing network comprises eight facilities with a combined production capacity of approximately 10.5 lakh pairs per day, supported by a focus on innovation, manufacturing excellence, quality and distribution scale.
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