New Delhi, March 24 Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd announced its leadership succession plan for the Pantaloons brand on Tuesday, with the appointment of Suraj Bahirwani as the designated CEO.
Bahirwani will succeed incumbent Sangeeta Tanwani from October 1, 2026, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL) said in a regulatory filing.
The company's board at its meeting held on March 24, 2026, has appointed Suraj Bahirwani as CEO (Designated) – Pantaloons and senior managerial personnel (SMP) of the company, effective April 1, 2026, and as CEO – Pantaloons and SMP, effective October 1, 2026, it added.
Sangeeta Tanwani, CEO – Pantaloons and whole-time director (WTD) and key managerial personnel (KMP) of the company, will oversee a planned and phased transition of her role as CEO-Pantaloons and will continue to be CEO-Pantaloons until September 30, 2026, the filing added.
The company further stated that from October 1, 2026 until her retirement on January 31, 2027, she will support the Managing Director on various strategic matters as an advisor.
She will cease to be the WTD and KMP of the company, effective the closure of business hours on January 31, 2027, it added.
Besides, the board has also appointed Marco Agnolin as CEO – OWND! and Nikhil Modha as CFO (Designated) and SMP of the company, effective April 1, 2026 and as CFO and KMP, effective January 1, 2027, ABFRL said.
Jagdish Bajaj, CFO and KMP of the company, will oversee a planned and phased leadership transition until December 31, 2026, when he retires from the services of the company, it added.