Atul Apte

Atul Apte is an experienced design professional currently serving as the Director-Head of Design for Raymond Ready to Wear and Color Plus at Raymond Limited since December 2001. In this role, Atul establishes creative design direction, strategizes product portfolios, and oversees high design success rates across various retail channels. Promoted to Chief Product Officer in June 2020, Atul manages design, product, and merchandising functions and has led a team of over 30 members, contributing significantly to business turnaround during the COVID pandemic. Previous experience includes roles at GIVO Pvt. Ltd. and Dhir Global Industria Pvt. Ltd., alongside a robust education in fashion design and tailoring from esteemed institutions.