Le Creuset picks Yashpal Manik as Head India & SAARC Countries

Luxury French cookware brand, Le Creuset announced today the appointment of Yashpal Manik as its incoming Head India and SAARC Countries.

"We are honored that Head India and SAARC Countries Manik’s caliber has selected our organization as his next professional venture,” states Jason Kirk Commercial Manager, Emerging markets of Le Creuset.  “His breadth of experience makes him an ideal candidate for leading our brand at a time of such rapid industry change.”

Manik has also served as Sales, Operations and Marketing Head of 15 EVOK Mega store and 2 EVOK Speciality Stores. In just a tenure of one year, Yashpal has opened five stores viz Bangalore 1&2, Jaipur, Kochi and Indore. Leading a team of 320 people including regional resources, he has given a turnover of approx 100 cr/annum. In addition to these activities, Yashpal had handled Retail Operations for all the SKNL brands of Brand House Retails viz. Reid & Taylor, Carmichael House, Belmont & Stephens Brothers/Dunhill and ESCADA.

Manik cites several challenges and opportunities for the organization.  “With huge competition in Indian luxury market, we must be more creative in terms of designs and styles and in how we provide services.  But we have the opportunity to embrace new technology, new innovative designs, and new service delivery methods.” Yashpal notes, for instance, that the brand will shortly be embarking on the implementation of a series of new collection.

A sportsman, and animal lover, in addition to his varied professional interests, Yashpal is also a visiting faculty of Retail Management at various business schools.