Agarwal succeeds founder and former CEO Prakash Lakhani, who has led the brand since its inception and will now transition into a mentorship role within the organisation
Bengaluru: Suditi Industries Ltd. appointed Harsh Agarwal as the Chief Executive Officer of its kidswear brand, Gini & Jony, a press release said on Monday.
This internal decision received Board approval, and formal notification has been submitted to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The appointment marks a pivotal moment for the 45-year-old brand as it embarks on a new phase focused on innovation, expanded reach, and enhanced consumer engagement.
Agarwal succeeds Prakash Lakhani, founder and former CEO who has led the brand since its inception. Lakhani will now transition into a mentorship role within the organisation.
“The needs of India’s children and parents in this space remain largely unmet. There is a significant opportunity to create entirely new experiences. We aim to spearhead this evolution, not just through our products, but through imagination and innovative solutions,” Agarwal said.
In the short term, he intends to strategically regain momentum through agility and a first-principles approach. “We are re-evaluating established industry practices, shedding outdated biases, and fostering the development of contemporary retail solutions. The market is rapidly changing, and our goal is to lead that change, not simply react to it,” he further added.
Concurrently with his responsibilities as CEO of Gini & Jony, Agarwal will continue to contribute in a strategic leadership capacity at Suditi Industries, playing a role in the group’s overarching transformation from a manufacturing-centric organization to a modern, consumer-focused retail entity.
“Building Gini & Jony over the past four decades has been an incredibly fulfilling journey. I am immensely proud to now pass the leadership to Agarwal, who brings both fresh perspectives and a profound respect for the brand’s heritage. I have complete confidence in his ability to lead Gini & Jony into an exciting future characterized by innovation, integrity, and genuine care,” said Lakhani.
Established in Mumbai in 1991, Suditi Industries Ltd. is a vertically integrated fashion powerhouse, controlling its entire value chain from textile processing to garmenting to ensure quality and value. The company has cultivated a strong retail presence since 2010, boasting a portfolio of owned brands like YouWeCan (YWC), Nush, and IndianInk, alongside licensed merchandise for global sports brands. It also operates over 300 stores across 72 cities in India.
