Metro Brands, who will own and operate Foot Locker stores within India, has appointed Nandadeep Jayakar as the Business Head of Foot Locker India, with immediate effect.
With three decades of experience in management, operations and supply chain, Jayakar will be responsible for driving business growth for Foot Locker India. He will report to Alisha Malik, President, Sports Division, E-commerce and CRM, Metro Brands.
Before joining Metro Brands, Jayakar was the Senior Director DTC – India at adidas, from July 2019 to June 2024, where he was responsible for heading the exclusive store business of the brand across many stores in India. In his earlier tenures with adidas, he served as Senior Director Franchise Western Europe, from March 2016 to February 2018, and Director Retail, from November 2020 to February 2016. Between 1997 and 2003, he also served as Regional Manager and then as Regional Manager – West, at adidas.
Earlier, Jayakar also served as Lead-HP World at H.P Sales India from September 2018 to April 2019. In the past, he was associated with Future Group India, Sony Music Entertainment and Voltas.
Commenting on his appointment, Nandadeep Jayakar, Business Head, Foot Locker India said, “With our partnership with Foot Locker, Metro Brands Limited takes an exciting leap in the sneaker and athleisure categories. This expansion not only broadens our horizons but also reflects our unwavering commitment to catering to the evolving needs and preferences of our diverse customer base. It’s a testament to our agility, vision, and dedication to providing unparalleled quality and choice in footwear, empowering individuals to stride with confidence in every aspect of their active lifestyles. I look forward to Foot Locker India’s foray into this dynamic market as we gear up to set new standards in the industry and grow our leadership position in India.”
Alisha Rafique Malik, President at Metro Brands said, “As one of the leading footwear retailers in India, we take pride in resonating with the pulse of our customers. We are excited to elevate sneaker culture in the country with Nandadeep’s vast experience guiding us on this journey.”
