Yash Dongre serves as the President at House of Anita Dongre, India’s foremost designer-led
fashion house, where he directs his energies towards steering business operations,
orchestrating international expansion, and refining brand strategy. With a Master's degree
in International Marketing from Hult Business School, Boston, Dongre's journey with the
company began humbly as an intern, where he diligently absorbed insights into business
development, operations, and marketing before ascending to his current position. In 2018,
Dongre assumed a pivotal role as the Head of International Operations, marking a strategic
juncture in his career. A visionary leader, one of his seminal initiatives was ushering
e-commerce into the 25-year-old fashion conglomerate, transforming Anita Dongre into a
digital-first brand through the adept integration of cutting-edge technologies, thus
embodying an omni-channel approach.
Dongre's leadership has propelled Anita Dongre's international footprint, notably in the USA
and UAE, as he aspires to elevate the brand into a global phenomenon spanning from the
fashion capitals of New York to India's burgeoning cities, exemplified by the establishment
of flagship Anita Dongre stores in locales like Chandigarh, Hyderabad & Ahmedabad. Beyond
his corporate endeavors, Dongre's commitment to social impact shines through his
contributions to the Anita Dongre Foundation, where he played a pivotal role in establishing
skill development centers in Maharashtra, offering employment opportunities to over 200
women from rural backgrounds and catalyzing economic resurgence in India's villages. An
impassioned impact investor, Dongre has backed company’s such as Workverse, specializing in
skill development.
His insights have been sought after on global platforms, including the United Nations Young
ChangeMakers Conclave in 2018 and the Babson India Forum in Boston, where he has shared his
perspectives on youth empowerment initiatives worldwide. Recognized by GQ among the most
influential young Indians and honored as part of the prestigious Ink Fellowship, Dongre's
multifaceted contributions extend beyond boardrooms. The brand recently bagged the award for
‘Best fashion show of the year’ title for Rewild’23. An intrepid traveler and wildlife
enthusiast, Dongre channels his passion for exploration into leading the Anita Dongre
Foundation's efforts in wildlife conservation across India, embodying a commitment to
environmental stewardship and social responsibility.
