Odisha’s Sanjeev Mohanty Bags Global Role In Fashion Industry

Bhubaneswar: Sanjeev Mohanty, who hails from Odisha, will be leading the largest commercial operation cluster of American appeal maker, Levi Strauss & Co.

He was appointed Senior Vice-President and Managing Director for US and Canada on Tuesday. He is the first Indian executive in the fashion industry to bag this global role, the ET reported.

Mohanty belongs to Cuttack and his parents are currently staying in Bhubaneswar.

He was previously heading the denim brand in India and South Asia-Middle East and Africa.

Executive vice president and chief commercial officer of Levi Strauss & Co Seth Ellison, in a statement, said: “During his tenure with the company, Sanjeev has proven himself to be a dynamic and growth-minded leader. He has strengthened our business and our teams in South Asia, where some of our most important markets are located, to deliver industry-leading results. We know he will bring his entrepreneurial spirit, passion for our brands, dedication to developing talent, and track record of executing amazing consumer experiences to his new role leading the U.S. and Canada.”

“I feel deeply humbled and privileged to be given this opportunity to lead the largest market for the company. It will be an honour to work alongside a very talented US and Canada team, and to embark on this next phase of my career with the company,” Mohanty was quoted as saying by media.

A veteran retailer and apparel executive, he worked with a number of global brands in the past, including e-commerce conglomerate Global Fashion Group, fashion and lifestyle retailing company the Jay Gee Group, and the Benetton Group.