India, 10.03.26 – Knya, a leading lifestyle and medical apparel brand, has appointed Chintan Adeshara as Head of Retail, further strengthening its leadership team as it accelerates its offline expansion across India. He has been brought on board with a clear mandate to scale Knya to 100+ stores over the next three years, driving the brand’s next phase of retail growth.
Having already expanded to 20+ retail stores, Knya is planning to launch two new stores every month this year, underscoring its aggressive offline strategy and commitment to building a strong national retail footprint.
With over 19 years of experience in large-scale retail operations, Chintan brings deep expertise in multi-state business management, store operations, and region-led expansion. He has successfully managed annual business portfolios exceeding Rs. 320 crore, overseeing teams of more than 1,300 people across functions and hierarchies, while maintaining strong control over profitability, processes, and execution.
Chintan has previously been part of the growth journeys of leading retail brands such as Zudio and Lenskart, where he played a key role in setting up, operating, and expanding businesses from the ground up. His experience spans large-scale expansion planning, process standardization, shrinkage control initiatives, and driving sustained double-digit growth across regions.
Abhijeet Kaji, Co-Founder, Knya, said, “As we continue to scale our retail presence across India, it is important for us to strengthen our leadership bench. Chintan’s extensive experience in managing complex retail operations and building scalable growth models aligns well with Knya’s vision. We are confident that his leadership will add significant value to our expansion journey.”
Chintan Adeshara, Head of Retail, said, “I am excited to join Knya at a pivotal stage of its growth journey. My vision is closely aligned with the brand’s ambition to build India’s most structured and scalable medical apparel retail network. I look forward to driving disciplined expansion, strengthening store-level profitability, standardising retail operations, and building high-performing teams that can support Knya’s goal of scaling to 100+ stores over the next three years.”
This appointment supports Knya’s long-term vision of expanding its physical presence nationwide while continuing to build strong internal capabilities focused on operational excellence and customer experience. As the brand progresses toward its growth milestones, it remains committed to investing in experienced leadership to support sustainable and scalable growth.
