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Abhishek Ganguly

MANAGING DIRECTOR, PUMA INDIA & SOUTHEAST ASIA

Abhishek Ganguly is a passionate
consumer-focussed business leader
with an ambitious bent for strategy,
action, speed, and team-building. As a
key member of the global leadership
team at PUMA, Abhishek has been
instrumental in establishing PUMA as the
No.1 Sports Brand in India and has a proven track record of driving the successful business in
the Sports & Lifestyle ecosystem of 19 growth markets such as India, Singapore, Indonesia,
Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Philippines.
As a member of the founding team of PUMA in India in 2006, he built the Sales, Marketing,
Retail, Product, Sourcing, and Operations functions of the company. Realizing that there was
a significant technology led opportunity in the sports and lifestyle retail in the region, he led
digital transformation breakthroughs ahead of the times enabling the brand to cement its
market leadership position in India. Keeping the brand relevant, relatable and connected has
been key to the success of the PUMA brand.
An active Angel Investor, Abhishek funds and mentors promising start-ups. He is part
of the Indian Angel Network and an LP in Stellaris Venture Partners. An alumnus of the
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow, Abhishek was recognized by
The Economic Times on it’s 40 under Forty list of India Inc.’s top business leaders in 2018.
In his leisure time, Abhishek loves following and playing Sports. He believes in holistic
approach to fitness and wellness.