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Kashika Malhotra Head of Business Development, Brandman Retail

Kashika Malhotra is an emerging business leader with a strong focus on sustainability and growth in the retail sector. As the Head of Business Development at Brandman Retail, she drives strategic partnerships and expansion for international brands entering the Indian market.
Founded in 2021, Brandman Retail is a leading retail brand solution with a provider specializing in introducing and establishing global footwear, apparel, and accessories brands in India. With a client base from premium international brands like New Balance, Saucony and Rockport (for which Brandman Retail holds exclusive rights), G/FORE, On, and more, spanning categories such as footwear, apparel, and accessories, Brandman Retail has signed contracts with these industry leaders.
With a background in management and sustainable development, Kashika earned her MA from the University of St Andrews, Scotland, and also participated in a study abroad program at the National University of Singapore. She has contributed to numerous impactful initiatives, including founding RAMP, a social enterprise that blends creativity with social causes, and TrustME, a platform connecting young social entrepreneurs with legal and financial experts to establish sustainable business structures.