JCPenney India, a prominent retail chain, has recently appointed Kaushik Das as its new Managing Director. In his new role, Das will be responsible for driving innovation and leading the transformation strategy for the company.

Sharmeelee Bala, Chief Information Officer at JCPenney India, expressed excitement about the appointment and stated, “We’re thrilled to welcome Kaushik as the new Managing Director of JCPenney India. We’re confident he’ll lead the organization with his vision and heart and look forward to Kaushik leading our Bengaluru center”.

With over 22 years of global experience in strategy, operations, transformation, customer experience, enterprise programs, and change management across various industries including retail, fintech, financial services, and consulting within Gulf Cooperation Councils (GCCs), Das brings a wealth of expertise to his new role.

Prior to joining JCPenney, Das held leadership positions at organizations such as Giant Eagle, Kabbage Inc., and Target.

Commenting on his new role, Das said, “With AI changing the retail landscape, I’m looking forward to leading our teams and driving our global transformation strategy”.

Founded in 1902 by James Cash Penney, JCPenney is an American department store chain that offers a wide range of products including apparel, jewelry, cosmetics, home furnishings, and kitchenware. JCPenney entered the Indian market in 2006 with the launch of its office in Bengaluru. Currently, JCPenney operates more than 650 stores across the United States and Puerto Rico.